Tuesday, December 13, 2011

A Little Cream and Sugar with that Tree?


A few years ago, after both of the girls were married, I went through all the Christmas ornaments and separated them for their own family Christmas trees.  Then, when I started in the flea market biz a while back I began collecting silver and gold Shiny Brites. I love the ones with scenes or that are embossed. But to really make a little yuletide "sparkle", I gathered my vintage sugars and creamers and hung them alongside on the Living Room Tree.



I love the contrast between the burlap and the "woodsy" feel
with the silver, golds, and sparkly.
I guess you could call it my "Magpie Tree".
( A bird who finds shiny treasures and brings them back to the nest)










Glittered snowflakes of several varieties


My favorite, number "3"


A Snowbaby from my mom.




Found silver baby cup



and some nature and woodland creatures












This tree is a contrast to my Dining Room tree
 that's loaded with lots of color and vintage Putz Houses and Churches.





I think I'm about "done" with the decorating,
Now, I'm just trying to slow down and enjoy the Season.

I'm joining in with these Holiday Parties:

Thrifty Decor Chick for Christmas Trees



Wow us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp
Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style
Amaze Me Monday at Dittle Dattle
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Sew Crafty Tuesday at Ruby Jean's
Thriftin' on a Thursday at Savvy City Farmer
Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

See ya Thursday afternoon for 
Vintage Inspiration Friday


Can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!!

xoxo,

Monday, December 12, 2011

"Ho Ho Ho", we have a winner!

Thanks everyone who participated in the Christmas Blogger Block Party! There was a record turnout in entries for Vintage Inspiration Friday. I'm still going thru the links of all the great posts. You all just amaze me at all the wonderful  "stuff", displays, and inspiration out here in blogland! And extra fun because it's vintage Christmas!!

This little gal is the Give Away for entering
and she's going to  Cheryl from Zany Mayd!

Here's a photo from her blog post about this wonderful vintage look Santa she has created. He's available at her Etsy Shop now. Cheryl is such a talented artist, be sure and check out all that she has in this fun Christmas package.



Thanks for sharing the inspiration, Cheryl, and thanks for being such a long time friend and supporter of Common Ground and Vintage Inspiration Friday!

Hope you can join in this week,
we're still sharing the fun this Christmas Season!


lot's of Christmas hugs,