I enjoy the spirit of Christmas. This is the only time of year that I welcome the cold and pray for soft, sparkly snow. After the 31st, I'm done with winter. DONE.
I found this little blue jewel last year and though it goes against my "buy less" vibe, I knew I loved it and I knew I'd use it for many years to come. Alright, here is another confession; I bought the red one too…….I just couldn't decide! My justification is that they were both little and fit in one box. I keep the blue one up during January and place my Snow Baby pieces given to me by my Aunt Audrey and Grandma Ruth. The red tinsel tree comes has hearts on it for Valentine's day.
I've had a "champagne" colored one that I fell in louvre with a couple of years ago. It stands in a corner in my living room. The decorations for it include a bright purple ribbon and pheasant feathers stashed about the branches. I wrap a turquoise scarf around the bottom, and upon a vintage wooden sled I sit a teddy bear crafted by my Grandma Ruth.
Tonight I had a {strange} burst of energy and decided that the blue tree should go in my bedroom. My colors are blue and green, as in peacock. I'd thought about waiting until ornaments go on sale after the holiday and then…..I had a stoke of genius (it happens sometimes when I least expect it and usually when I need to be sleeping). I had the insight to use earrings! I've been a long time "feather fan" and use them to decorate packages, fill mason jars, mark book pages and paint with. Tonight, I remembered I had some great earrings AND the wires were already there! I also added a hair clip, seen in the center, as well as found acorns. I also added two long feathers that Pryce and I grabbed this summer and then wrapped a couple of big scarves around the bottom and on the table. I think it turned out pretty neat!
Consequently my bedroom is my "lair". I spend more time in here with my faux fire place (Sunheat heater) reading materials, tea and Smart Wool socks. So now, when I look up, I see my cute little blue tree. What I'm most excited about is the dual use of materials, not spending any hard earned dough and perhaps best of all, I don't have to find extra storage for ornaments that I really don't need and only use one time of year.
Okay, well I'm no Martha Stewart and this isn't likely going to be put on the cover of Country Living or even make a Pintrest pin but hey, you get the idea! For those uber-crafy people out there that can take an idea and make it look awesome……….use what you have and earrings make great ornaments!
Happy Decorating!
I love the idea of your little trees and decorating them for each holiday! I've also used earrings for something other than a swoot accessory. When I started my monthly New Moon Intention Ritual, I created an alter made up of items that represented the elements. To represent Air, I used a peacock feather earring. For water, I used a few shells we collected during our first trip to the WA coast 6 years ago. For earth, I have a stack of small rocks to remind me of all the memorable times with Elizabeth going rock stacking on the river. Finally for fire, I light a simple white candle. These items all together are beautiful and powerful and help keep me centered, focused, and thankful during the New Moon.
ReplyDeleteHa! A swoot accessory! Love it! Oh that's beautiful Carrie and awesome representations. I so look forward to the New Moon---it's definitely helped me align and tune in. Something that's become very sacred in my busy life. Thanks for sharing! Love reading your comments!
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