Partridge in an acorn tree

I trained a climbing fig plant over this topiary frame

it has become the perfect perch for the partridge

acorn ornaments were added,

a tiny corner of the window ledge is styled for the holidays

view more about the jeweled tree here.

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Merry & Bright

decorating for the holidays

with some of my own ceramic creations included

more about how I created the mirrored tree here

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Holiday sparkle...

gold tone 18" sequins cone tree found at T. J. MAXX for $9.99...

embellishment needed...

gold thread, vintage jewels, beads and buttons are gathered for inspiration...

& an old brass candlestick is beginning to look like a pedestal stand

progress is being made

{ actually it's not finished,

I just wanted to get the post up to inspire others,

while they could still find the cone tree }

View more creative holiday sparkle here

On the 12th day of Christmas

A welcome gift...
time to play and create, even paint, in my sun filled studio!
But before wrapping and storing away Holiday decorations I'd like to share a few of my favorite creations...

The first is a before and after snapshot of my latest bejeweled design.
The cone shaped, mirrored with glitter decoration was purchased at Marshall's for $9.00 on sale as it was missing it's top piece.
I couldn't resist the merry and bright possibilities it held, though at the time I wasn't clear on how I would be embellishing it.
It was probably the beauties of Margaret Larkin showcased at Rodgers Gardens that gave me the inspiration a few days later.
Not owning much costume jewelry I chose to pull out my button box and pilfer thru looking for all the silver toned buttons I could find, and anything else that wanted to be included in the same genre. Using straight pins with pearl heads I was able to attach a plethora of pretties, and amazingly I just happened to have a vintage footed silver tray that fit perfectly as a pedestal.

I love that it can evolve and other colors can be added as one wishes

and favorites can be removed easily and still worn.

view more creative decorating tips here