(Top-Dandelion Ranch Flowers via OhJoy, Acorns from Pam G, and boy cameo from Amy Hanna) There's not much I can do to really change the full effect of my home this Christmas. Not with so many colors, patterns and artwork happening all at once. (I never am very restrained I must admit. But tonight I'm pretending I could change my home with new Holiday colors and perfectly wrapped gifts.
(from Style Me Pretty) At my house we are worshiping a giant, all plastic, white christmas tree complete with oodles of costco-paper wrapped gifts underneath, Handmade ornaments as well as trimmings from the Dollar Store! But I must admit it's quite lovely in all it's garish splendor. But these lovely photo's have me dreaming a very different kind of Christmas. Once where we make handmade berry garlands, glazed pear tarts and homemade Sangria. Somewhere between Anthropologie catalogues and a 1950's PTA meeting. "JELLO!?" I don't know what comes over me. But i'm going to indulge in my best efforts with a Christmas Morning gathering of breakfast delights, friends and family. And ooooh how I miss wholesale flower markets. GO! Go! If you live in a city you have no excuse! Get your hands on oodles of blooms this year! I'll be working my wannabe florist magic with the crap from Safeway! (But they won't know...)
(Photo via Flickr) I'm also planning a "floor party" set up around the tree for the morning events and gift bonanza. I'm thinking sheepskins and cushions around the plastic tree! These Kilim cushions would be perfect since I already have lots of Moroccan rugs to match. And they are certainly Chrsitmas-ie without having to have santa on them. (sorry santa)
I'll be signing off for some fun in traffic and super shopping over the next days. I'll be back with evidence of the festivities. in the meantime give me some of your links, ideas and Martha Madness too.Xoxoxoxo...
oo you are cute! my son saw this white tree at target and that is the ONE he wants to replace the ugly old one we currently have...i have to say, i'm thinkin it would be fun to have a giant white tree to decorate!! with giant paper porcupine ornaments (the ones you make with all the spiny points) i think it would be grand to take a break from green & red!! enjoy!
Posted by: jean | December 23, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Hello you,
If you're near an Anthropologie...in person or online...you need to buy their blossom pins--both a pin and a hair clip if you want. They are these huge lucious silk flowers in fab colours and you will love them.
Min
Posted by: Mindy Carpenter | December 23, 2009 at 10:20 AM
You always inspire me. I think your art is amazing, but HOLY COW!! I about blew my coffee all over the monitor. FUNNY. Girl, you are funny! Decorating with the "crap from Safeway." Here I am in awe of your art and now...picturing you at Safeway...looking at well heaven knows what for your Christmas. I love it. Hope the Costco/Safeway Christmas was everything you dreamed and that you had a lovely, warm, wonderful Christmas.
Peace - Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | December 27, 2009 at 06:31 AM