There are so many ways to decorate for Christmas. Silver & gold are the classics combine them with red & green you have traditional. In the past I always had a Victorian style decor in house with Christmas. I myself do not like Christmas ball ornaments so I never have them in my tree. I did use lace, pearls & roses (dried & fresh). This year it will be wood, wool, clay & paper. Colours will be white, natural (wood), pastel, brights and a touch of neon.
Recently my daughter adopted a kitten, Cloé who is now six months old so we have decided to use a fake tree this year (this year only!). Cloé climbs everything from legs to curtains. The tree will have to remain on a high surface! I am considering cutting a tree shape out of plywood and painting it white to place against the wall with lights behind it. An alternative tree this year!
Mademoiselle Cloé
Yesterday my daughter and I started making clay ornaments. We used doilies for the designs as well as stamps. (On my instagram feed you can see some of the photographs of them / username vintagerosebrocante). When they are finished I will post them here. Meanwhile I will add below a link with a recipe worth trying out along with other holiday inspiration.
xmas inspiration
xmas inspiration
xmas inspiration
xmas inspiration
These are from Woodside Kitchen. The recipe is simple and inexpensive. You can find it here.
More holiday inspiration can be found at my Pinterest boards for Christmas (2012 board) and Holiday DIY.
The digital washi tape used in this post will be available later this week for downloading.
Have a good week!
Cheers!
Teresa Micheile
