Benjamin Moore colour of the year

My favourite paint brand is Benjamin Moore and I follow their colour forecasting closely.  As a professional  I need to know what's current in the industry so I can discuss colour  intelligently and also have a sense of where the industry is headed.  Colour forecasting  also affects fabric design, accessories and furniture.   <br /><br /> . This year Benjamin Moore's colour  of the year is ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBgqzzF63Fql_y0vVhEM-EIzSxeGzNjVEoEyELNoBnA6pQZdAaUpSV6c0lTKvF8ILO56i1F_0QwxDKjpPLN4ehSWtg4eizxUp18CCluJ8zuna9i7dK4OYY7g14cKHdKNpykF-B2slnrLz/s1600/Wythe-Blue-by-Benjamin-Moore.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBgqzzF63Fql_y0vVhEM-EIzSxeGzNjVEoEyELNoBnA6pQZdAaUpSV6c0lTKvF8ILO56i1F_0QwxDKjpPLN4ehSWtg4eizxUp18CCluJ8zuna9i7dK4OYY7g14cKHdKNpykF-B2slnrLz/s400/Wythe-Blue-by-Benjamin-Moore.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  <span style="font-size: x-small;"> Tobi Farley</span></div><br />This is not a new colour,  but a refocusing from the current collection based on the opinions of groups of designers in the industry. I've always been attracted to greeny blues because they remind me of the ocean on a summer's day.  They are restful and inviting.  If you like a serene environment this is the colour for you. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWDwGYC056VRyGehONyHS4E7OZ4llI_qtw-2p7lkrFVxZGzj8MOgRfSGMZW2zQpr8xPnJhCporG-NZpPFzm5m8Wokor58laxcKbls9sCOXc4xaWGHVor5rOa2lHeNW6d-a6KIpkjXBdSV/s1600/171277592048100784_ghmUZ5jB_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWDwGYC056VRyGehONyHS4E7OZ4llI_qtw-2p7lkrFVxZGzj8MOgRfSGMZW2zQpr8xPnJhCporG-NZpPFzm5m8Wokor58laxcKbls9sCOXc4xaWGHVor5rOa2lHeNW6d-a6KIpkjXBdSV/s400/171277592048100784_ghmUZ5jB_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.chelseatextiles.com/uk/furniture/mid-century-modern/bedside-table-three-drawers-with-finger-pull-handles-1.html">Chelsea Textiles </a></span></div><br />  This chest of drawers is an all time favourite of mine.  It is washed with a colour similar to wythe blue.  Hubby may be building a knock off version for night tables for my bedroom reno. Too many ideas....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijClFdPfdvm8p1Q_WY4epiA_fwKxAVIuyQIKXWGtgp11g85VWlfxbfZUlQGtUtxrGEO0-IiWDhDXMlZsujoZ-JrmgxMKakzTiY2FI-Fn3iyievHSRBFOSQUXeR_Zi_4wbMef8od4r7cR5L/s1600/l03226310.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijClFdPfdvm8p1Q_WY4epiA_fwKxAVIuyQIKXWGtgp11g85VWlfxbfZUlQGtUtxrGEO0-IiWDhDXMlZsujoZ-JrmgxMKakzTiY2FI-Fn3iyievHSRBFOSQUXeR_Zi_4wbMef8od4r7cR5L/s400/l03226310.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/newThumbPage.php?classification=4&typeDefId=4552">Home Decorators</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I spied this vanity last year and fell in love with its lines and colour.  Don't you agree that colours similar to whyte </span>blue are excellent choices if you want to paint a piece of furniture? This would also be an excellent colour choice for a bathroom. </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweomWIaeJd3D8nz_ALlFLgNqiLvc69UrGSnmvAvTTxTIW0K4BkySOiPolW9atYLwp1jaBkkXh-Sxna0Po0dNq8FgLLzPLdvVgPhbBOCBLSGXVkUYS77y7qbCBjWxzh32H6wwFuKvS8UpZ/s1600/171277592048034680_TevzEXSR_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweomWIaeJd3D8nz_ALlFLgNqiLvc69UrGSnmvAvTTxTIW0K4BkySOiPolW9atYLwp1jaBkkXh-Sxna0Po0dNq8FgLLzPLdvVgPhbBOCBLSGXVkUYS77y7qbCBjWxzh32H6wwFuKvS8UpZ/s400/171277592048034680_TevzEXSR_b.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> This is a daring mix but this orange is certainly a winning combination with wythe blue. Complementary colours are always so invigorating.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhupEmFtlk3hKu5U_PH4QXCSGqU6LKN4KjsxmHMXlL34_A0mjGH65liVkDb7wC1h-az59Iy956YCIK-QNM56QcMzejK8lyOP8a8MEFQhs6GEYd7AZjilhkDq8EWpfFw8yLJmlTkX8uepL/s1600/171277592048052286_jxUth8rk_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhupEmFtlk3hKu5U_PH4QXCSGqU6LKN4KjsxmHMXlL34_A0mjGH65liVkDb7wC1h-az59Iy956YCIK-QNM56QcMzejK8lyOP8a8MEFQhs6GEYd7AZjilhkDq8EWpfFw8yLJmlTkX8uepL/s320/171277592048052286_jxUth8rk_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/karen_tusinski/gallery_fiori/large_poppies_in_teal"> Hawthorne Threads</a></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A similar colour combination to the one above but this time in a fabric. This lively print has so many possibilities.  It would be fantastic stretched over a frame and hung on your wall or made into pillows.   <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRm9UwecRkTMzxnlqo_rE2R7K-M11e8Nz3hH6b6yliSaZNWYzf6nZybJ6MhA_UTWac4WJPwVbJk0Pp9lakFjx_7KTZSUjD5m8kbrkWj69225hQWuUlFe_tVy9YeFifQYK4oZNwob7NpXBa/s1600/lusamu_wythe_blue_comp_dollops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRm9UwecRkTMzxnlqo_rE2R7K-M11e8Nz3hH6b6yliSaZNWYzf6nZybJ6MhA_UTWac4WJPwVbJk0Pp9lakFjx_7KTZSUjD5m8kbrkWj69225hQWuUlFe_tVy9YeFifQYK4oZNwob7NpXBa/s320/lusamu_wythe_blue_comp_dollops.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.colorchats.com/2011/11/wythe-blue-the-2012-color-of-the-year/">Color Chats </a></span></div><br />These would also make good combinations with wythe blue. French press and deep ochre show that wythe blue would look good with wood tones.  Of course gray is always an option for every colour as is white. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_O4TFP-9gc0ekxT-KFEYZx1v8Liqco9Kay82U1kZ43FUL73X_YCyHJTWcCr2C8Smg_ZNENcypv91uwoIDgNYIk_fLmrCpYxZvGnA3AQJb9TRayMRNwmt2u7gNQ8q8KKvNteMWvOOo1NFC/s1600/171277592048041613_8fHx1noQ_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_O4TFP-9gc0ekxT-KFEYZx1v8Liqco9Kay82U1kZ43FUL73X_YCyHJTWcCr2C8Smg_ZNENcypv91uwoIDgNYIk_fLmrCpYxZvGnA3AQJb9TRayMRNwmt2u7gNQ8q8KKvNteMWvOOo1NFC/s400/171277592048041613_8fHx1noQ_b.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> This vignette is a calm as the fabric above is energetic.  It  gives you an idea of how lovely wythe blue would look with soft white or cream.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijClFdPfdvm8p1Q_WY4epiA_fwKxAVIuyQIKXWGtgp11g85VWlfxbfZUlQGtUtxrGEO0-IiWDhDXMlZsujoZ-JrmgxMKakzTiY2FI-Fn3iyievHSRBFOSQUXeR_Zi_4wbMef8od4r7cR5L/s1600/l03226310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aQtuE7mJCHU9NE3Rg1zy_Y1essj97V68I5Z2PXNQ8IqFoItNKJ-YdOWWwTjLtRsB4Vj0Vk-NIS7LWgZW3aWM_3riWzv-vN9zzOxUqdcQAzMt6sOgvl2Za-4s_FnG1Y8YXlDnHd540Fl9/s1600/171277592048038416_0nrahwpR_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aQtuE7mJCHU9NE3Rg1zy_Y1essj97V68I5Z2PXNQ8IqFoItNKJ-YdOWWwTjLtRsB4Vj0Vk-NIS7LWgZW3aWM_3riWzv-vN9zzOxUqdcQAzMt6sOgvl2Za-4s_FnG1Y8YXlDnHd540Fl9/s400/171277592048038416_0nrahwpR_b.jpg" width="338" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijClFdPfdvm8p1Q_WY4epiA_fwKxAVIuyQIKXWGtgp11g85VWlfxbfZUlQGtUtxrGEO0-IiWDhDXMlZsujoZ-JrmgxMKakzTiY2FI-Fn3iyievHSRBFOSQUXeR_Zi_4wbMef8od4r7cR5L/s1600/l03226310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_677765240"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Sweet Survival </span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or  with yellow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijClFdPfdvm8p1Q_WY4epiA_fwKxAVIuyQIKXWGtgp11g85VWlfxbfZUlQGtUtxrGEO0-IiWDhDXMlZsujoZ-JrmgxMKakzTiY2FI-Fn3iyievHSRBFOSQUXeR_Zi_4wbMef8od4r7cR5L/s1600/l03226310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid6tx4zm7sPNc3_nLepjFz-cCbAsG0DnpSfZMjr8ZKDM8Aqxq7UECz4eIeccdUOGTvt-9pHp7UEmFobr_oqyP2_BvTLIx7DXexWpzKnPkjCpHMolIY_i56KovODLUExYLN6n7doU-VW3-m/s1600/486912817_fHG86E0l_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid6tx4zm7sPNc3_nLepjFz-cCbAsG0DnpSfZMjr8ZKDM8Aqxq7UECz4eIeccdUOGTvt-9pHp7UEmFobr_oqyP2_BvTLIx7DXexWpzKnPkjCpHMolIY_i56KovODLUExYLN6n7doU-VW3-m/s320/486912817_fHG86E0l_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Houzz</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Painted cabinets are all the rage now and what better colour to use? While this is darker than wythe blue you get the idea. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4AIwhk9IS2bG-v-WHRnSw8f0XhOj9B4WR93_OUh3K6tUqe08R3dC4X0IsA_uNS8YBz03Ri4C_RGD4JoXkuWO8a_SuKUx0DK8eG5jP63hS32C43YS8FK_lBk8L7cu7Coa_eVcpYiShfSq/s1600/171277592048030732_pKrTpU2v_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4AIwhk9IS2bG-v-WHRnSw8f0XhOj9B4WR93_OUh3K6tUqe08R3dC4X0IsA_uNS8YBz03Ri4C_RGD4JoXkuWO8a_SuKUx0DK8eG5jP63hS32C43YS8FK_lBk8L7cu7Coa_eVcpYiShfSq/s400/171277592048030732_pKrTpU2v_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.3meadowlakecottage.com/search/label/Seasonal%20Decorating"> 3 Meadow Lake Cottage</a></div><br />If you like a  country look or have a country house, there's no better colour to choose .<br /><br />I'm getting carried away with the bits and pieces rather than whole rooms.  But that's really my message.  If you don't want to paint a whole room wythe blue you have lots of options to use is as an accent. <br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGR_nbIpvanht4G8dGJbE1RNbmqmnVsQL9jB898kKl7Q09xDONuQyrmDmTWA9ao9vVUPCs8CThv3bczdOyA_fasSggLH_qV-oi-HQQEmYa0PksjGgpZeXX5JJoxT5PWrovJpWZNv9MnzY/s1600/17310779787264169_qjDkhJ3k_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGR_nbIpvanht4G8dGJbE1RNbmqmnVsQL9jB898kKl7Q09xDONuQyrmDmTWA9ao9vVUPCs8CThv3bczdOyA_fasSggLH_qV-oi-HQQEmYa0PksjGgpZeXX5JJoxT5PWrovJpWZNv9MnzY/s400/17310779787264169_qjDkhJ3k_b.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://ww.houzz.com/">houzz</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVw1DfEdOEF1FNUc3EbVVVo1LxZx4PtvTy-teW7GoBiGvHokHCV75RRnaaubE3Qdnr9fIdceG4XJPDzYEmXRTHApj8Mml6F4VlZ6pMlpqTkXzmsOWoPuiXViBfGQ1Ym9ksGf5yuXXz8tP/s1600/i-dhXrJtx.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVw1DfEdOEF1FNUc3EbVVVo1LxZx4PtvTy-teW7GoBiGvHokHCV75RRnaaubE3Qdnr9fIdceG4XJPDzYEmXRTHApj8Mml6F4VlZ6pMlpqTkXzmsOWoPuiXViBfGQ1Ym9ksGf5yuXXz8tP/s640/i-dhXrJtx.png" width="640" /></a></div> And here are the colours in  the Earth and Sky palette.  Do you have a favourite combination?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81wsWBJDYEiJUZdRGawPNeUbNXWpvlH5drf1wJ4nwNpYBPlGz-xG196MkWR3STc4-YZuliLW5TfzOUdkLKslYqzLmnjr-NtohRQvpHiqh529BwcImf52NgxaYOBmGSgWi_xjAAhJFKZoQ/s1600/171277592048041094_nEVftAeM_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81wsWBJDYEiJUZdRGawPNeUbNXWpvlH5drf1wJ4nwNpYBPlGz-xG196MkWR3STc4-YZuliLW5TfzOUdkLKslYqzLmnjr-NtohRQvpHiqh529BwcImf52NgxaYOBmGSgWi_xjAAhJFKZoQ/s1600/171277592048041094_nEVftAeM_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aQtuE7mJCHU9NE3Rg1zy_Y1essj97V68I5Z2PXNQ8IqFoItNKJ-YdOWWwTjLtRsB4Vj0Vk-NIS7LWgZW3aWM_3riWzv-vN9zzOxUqdcQAzMt6sOgvl2Za-4s_FnG1Y8YXlDnHd540Fl9/s1600/171277592048038416_0nrahwpR_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>Doesn't this lovely quilt I saw on etsy sum it all up?  Stay tuned for several posts on colour for 2012.<br /><br /><br />

Benjamin Moore colour of the year

My favourite paint brand is Benjamin Moore and I follow their colour forecasting closely.  As a professional  I need to know what's cur...

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Christmas decorating- mini trees

One of the standard Christmas motifs is the tree. You can use the mini version to decorate in various ways.  Many simple forms can be created from scratch and others can be purchased.   You are limited  only by your ingenuity.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stylized Trees </b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg721pDvhBXAIGFXMdlnCREZXuszpCM8xexdgDvEBSFtMC2OQhCRtWryxb-v7MjUMDpP5nMjq0NF-GSw97kEyRvipo_da92_atoOVpNXECxbuPlzShEaoig2MIFV4UfWsYFjnZCHTnywXQs/s1600/171277592048034682_XM8wMCLG_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg721pDvhBXAIGFXMdlnCREZXuszpCM8xexdgDvEBSFtMC2OQhCRtWryxb-v7MjUMDpP5nMjq0NF-GSw97kEyRvipo_da92_atoOVpNXECxbuPlzShEaoig2MIFV4UfWsYFjnZCHTnywXQs/s400/171277592048034682_XM8wMCLG_b.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26386899@N04/3170300886/in/faves-14242866@N05/">Flickr</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> Ah, it seems buttons can be used for everything.  I quite like this tree in white.  Use white topped stick pins to attach the buttons to the styrofoam form. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8VT2phDZHwg6974DIEKM5RNspTa9cywIAw6yrrQwh3LfRMylhKczw74bx85bx6DYV1XesL-wrGgLMj8D35z2PU419l7O701d3lHqQvx6M7cAtib2nIIAxHyKcUTmBjk7-qth9xXKGI61/s1600/1688918579892565_Nd1YoB8n_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8VT2phDZHwg6974DIEKM5RNspTa9cywIAw6yrrQwh3LfRMylhKczw74bx85bx6DYV1XesL-wrGgLMj8D35z2PU419l7O701d3lHqQvx6M7cAtib2nIIAxHyKcUTmBjk7-qth9xXKGI61/s400/1688918579892565_Nd1YoB8n_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://trocasdelinhas.blogspot.com/2010/10/arvore-de-natal-e-bolas-feitas-com.html"> Trocas de Linhas</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>  Use a foam tree form covered in Saran Wrap and  wrap yarn or string around it.  Slather with white glue and let dry. Remove the form.  Decorate as you prefer.This is so simple, kids could do it. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNa6D-Z5TJ8pnYpendxhDbh1nH21pwhr8pfaHfGgzdN52Cxbn_I9BmKK1IoqmhIBElq7xplNylO3n56iEdItgqrV6OBtQdEiE41GAeuPt97RmftRlNsY1wAFFjaBVZ-lRY6Ov4-kSvv-n/s1600/171277592048051941_sLwgEs3E_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNa6D-Z5TJ8pnYpendxhDbh1nH21pwhr8pfaHfGgzdN52Cxbn_I9BmKK1IoqmhIBElq7xplNylO3n56iEdItgqrV6OBtQdEiE41GAeuPt97RmftRlNsY1wAFFjaBVZ-lRY6Ov4-kSvv-n/s400/171277592048051941_sLwgEs3E_b.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://acreativemomma.blogspot.ca/2010/12/tissue-christmas-trees.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Creative Momma</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> These trees are all covered in tissue paper used in various ways.  The tutorial at the above site is excellent.I love how the small rosettes were created. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFiwcifKIzpUs8TZONICcMOTzAjqSxcqLfcyHaiQp1GBFZVB8mQyhbvMW0YvQAH6VyP2ztWhfg4u-mOOqTu-xw9aL0m1RwIifZ4U0doPro9f2PWNiSWxzbNXtR2RDXVYQecEKqNPvQIFE/s1600/171277592048033286_BcD6fZpg_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFiwcifKIzpUs8TZONICcMOTzAjqSxcqLfcyHaiQp1GBFZVB8mQyhbvMW0YvQAH6VyP2ztWhfg4u-mOOqTu-xw9aL0m1RwIifZ4U0doPro9f2PWNiSWxzbNXtR2RDXVYQecEKqNPvQIFE/s400/171277592048033286_BcD6fZpg_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2010/12/jute-christmas-trees.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thrifty and Chic</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>Natural  twine (jute or hemp)  wrapped forms with a red cloth /tray looks very effective.Adding the white berries further enhances everything.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarJmB9wX8zcdCRC0oOu4RRuDLU0y-WeZxdkbGQZ4FtMtR6uTz1ktHxfRoMKHzevBCZH0z66OJZYaot6YKmY58Zaygxb3t1Zkt8jamVWvjp16cDLNzj9BcDb9R4EfIjNQO1wWPMtTLmQAL/s1600/171277592048044973_NwRInbUM_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarJmB9wX8zcdCRC0oOu4RRuDLU0y-WeZxdkbGQZ4FtMtR6uTz1ktHxfRoMKHzevBCZH0z66OJZYaot6YKmY58Zaygxb3t1Zkt8jamVWvjp16cDLNzj9BcDb9R4EfIjNQO1wWPMtTLmQAL/s400/171277592048044973_NwRInbUM_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.craftjuice.com/index.php?page=7&part=year&category=GeneralCrafts">Craftjuice  </a></span></div><br /> This is a perfect use for scrapbooking papers. There are so many patterns out there to match any decor.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG1JybG7bHSWmOahKExkexL_hKXOLp95Hd88jBnfEPXbpGkQwSKUa-OuWBjGQSEZL4rxiNd0I4AlaPK5BpOitVvOcw00hv4e3rCYqDpLnxDfD6o7cywV3AUSdGCKDtQecSHjbjOVIi9BEf/s1600/il_570xN.186162126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG1JybG7bHSWmOahKExkexL_hKXOLp95Hd88jBnfEPXbpGkQwSKUa-OuWBjGQSEZL4rxiNd0I4AlaPK5BpOitVvOcw00hv4e3rCYqDpLnxDfD6o7cywV3AUSdGCKDtQecSHjbjOVIi9BEf/s400/il_570xN.186162126.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59818178/black-and-white-pine-trees-tiny-forest?ref=from_your_favorite_listings">Source </a></span></div><br />This is a modern twist on an old favourite. You can leave them up all year. They look  good because of the strong black white contrast and patterning. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNa6D-Z5TJ8pnYpendxhDbh1nH21pwhr8pfaHfGgzdN52Cxbn_I9BmKK1IoqmhIBElq7xplNylO3n56iEdItgqrV6OBtQdEiE41GAeuPt97RmftRlNsY1wAFFjaBVZ-lRY6Ov4-kSvv-n/s1600/171277592048051941_sLwgEs3E_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Trees from nature</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWVLHGs9035936VTS9kw_lNAvhwVvaUCPdyi3qSemnFTacJAHXPAfbEtH2uDqFVI8GQoOBbN66qBV_PpqyXbLQ2NGktEiAoy7MTGjrz5Gqo7RRTysrCfCli_IQC5gAaEVL4vZvPvc3Oxl/s1600/171277592048085184_IvXC3c1M_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWVLHGs9035936VTS9kw_lNAvhwVvaUCPdyi3qSemnFTacJAHXPAfbEtH2uDqFVI8GQoOBbN66qBV_PpqyXbLQ2NGktEiAoy7MTGjrz5Gqo7RRTysrCfCli_IQC5gAaEVL4vZvPvc3Oxl/s400/171277592048085184_IvXC3c1M_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/nature-inspired-christmas.html"> Good Life of Design</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pine cone topiaries can be purchased or created .  They look best when there are two of them used  symmetrically to bank a fireplace or accent table.<br />. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJUcewtDHfzkla6tThxjzzoGhHRtU5YIpCmZD21X9PkLgfLGinKs9nOf8a0CG-omX_l6ptEW6PeyVMlCpqAm4I8ya4OntKb-bytYvq6nyRmP_3BmABtK_EHtDXHsbhhKx9DGNg-bbmDd6/s1600/171277592048090314_yVLMhj6S_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJUcewtDHfzkla6tThxjzzoGhHRtU5YIpCmZD21X9PkLgfLGinKs9nOf8a0CG-omX_l6ptEW6PeyVMlCpqAm4I8ya4OntKb-bytYvq6nyRmP_3BmABtK_EHtDXHsbhhKx9DGNg-bbmDd6/s400/171277592048090314_yVLMhj6S_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274684/christmas-table-settings/@center/307034/christmas-workshop#/189669"> Martha Stewart</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Use flower foam and white carnations to create this interesting centerpiece. I'd skip the tiny ornaments and have a green pot. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRVNPRFvxmxDSy-Icaf9MZhVpXzx5b3tE76qQ9wMbVGI_wsmEWDkXqIHHKGDpGCGG6OE0hYShiKADBE6JrSmUeZo36_w-lGNKihfyiPNTD_lvO0X5HcfUtAta2RC-E7WGIMI05mgEWNu6/s1600/16607092345570122_uYTBjPYH_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRVNPRFvxmxDSy-Icaf9MZhVpXzx5b3tE76qQ9wMbVGI_wsmEWDkXqIHHKGDpGCGG6OE0hYShiKADBE6JrSmUeZo36_w-lGNKihfyiPNTD_lvO0X5HcfUtAta2RC-E7WGIMI05mgEWNu6/s400/16607092345570122_uYTBjPYH_b.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://weekdaycarnival.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Weekday Carnival</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Small potted trees offer many options in the home. This woodland inspired decor in white is lovely. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpiITHGc927IWZgIwKoDJM6qcTQeVL732SxdUDBL8940ca97XCYfWz6uHL1nWNNaFl4KA37DRamo8n5EmMdKuBCKrCzrFXeTO8y9gJDiPfT3JqZTzgFYellNr-cFNyEO4LMpDlm551Ddy/s1600/171277592048030732_pKrTpU2v_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpiITHGc927IWZgIwKoDJM6qcTQeVL732SxdUDBL8940ca97XCYfWz6uHL1nWNNaFl4KA37DRamo8n5EmMdKuBCKrCzrFXeTO8y9gJDiPfT3JqZTzgFYellNr-cFNyEO4LMpDlm551Ddy/s400/171277592048030732_pKrTpU2v_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.3meadowlakecottage.com/search/label/Seasonal%20Decorating">3 Meadow Lake Cottage</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_i2fjF-4RniM_DmjkoTfDPSOuEiZWT70xb8EMYwLI6v9oPSrROE5oh0j_TKgAC5PdYzfkzJ6xR2RyMxdpKGfFIZfN9LTJsOgm14FdFOpO_DRtg3nV_bck3eOXMcK6TACNRC85ek7QSvD/s1600/171277592048030891_i0iYi0Gt_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_i2fjF-4RniM_DmjkoTfDPSOuEiZWT70xb8EMYwLI6v9oPSrROE5oh0j_TKgAC5PdYzfkzJ6xR2RyMxdpKGfFIZfN9LTJsOgm14FdFOpO_DRtg3nV_bck3eOXMcK6TACNRC85ek7QSvD/s400/171277592048030891_i0iYi0Gt_b.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.myhomeideas.com/holidays/top-25-ideas-mantels-10000001854780/cup-of-green-tea-100013917897"> My Home Ideas</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Rosemary trees and other naturals are popular at Christmas time, but how do you integrate them into your decor in a interesting way?  Consider antique jugs or  pails and arrange on steps or on a mantle.    <br /><br />There you have it.  Day 5 of Christmas decorating ideas.  I could go on but I'll refrain and save some for next year. <br /><br /><br />

Christmas decorating- mini trees

One of the standard Christmas motifs is the tree. You can use the mini version to decorate in various ways.  Many simple forms can be create...

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Simple Christmas table decorations

Some homes are so overdecorated for Christmas you don't know what to look at and come away with a jumble of impressions. How much better is it to present a simple display that gets noticed. <br /><br />Before you go out and buy new objects to decorate look at what you have with a creative eye.  There are so many possibilities.  I hope this collection gives you ideas of your own. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fresh Flowers</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gqurrNEAW7osSvT8nTm59GY17CmP-4T20bJ0jo1hmqPmp4wX4cf6df7_m6H4R9f2xbR1Bsb_opmmTeFlpLDsfw-XMvmR-EltsTBZjdm0_15Kg_PsPKXCctzZIjAwngHL9nlVWzG8TeT7/s1600/171277592048040348_Fd5GJZHp_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="cream green poinsettias green bottles Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gqurrNEAW7osSvT8nTm59GY17CmP-4T20bJ0jo1hmqPmp4wX4cf6df7_m6H4R9f2xbR1Bsb_opmmTeFlpLDsfw-XMvmR-EltsTBZjdm0_15Kg_PsPKXCctzZIjAwngHL9nlVWzG8TeT7/s400/171277592048040348_Fd5GJZHp_b.jpg" title="" width="380" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cream poinsettias in green bottles</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br />I've always loved cream coloured poinsettias.  As you near Christmas they often go on sale and the longer you wait the less you'll pay.  If your deal looks a little bedraggled this is the perfect solution. Cut  the blooms and arrange separately in bottles or clear glass vases. Perfect.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="red amaryllis white candles Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQYhmUeDkrZjy4EndwWdxtzypybLwCN6qxbBul4Lctow-5WXjxejZBy2Xo26GhkNksQmxk8pZvAzVurPRJd12Qim5kNhpJrPsBzNqYDRQxpwPetJ9mdrVbkH3hF__to3xz-wsZHuWPtQx/s400/171277592048090311_SteI8UuW_b.jpg" title="" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amaryllis and candles</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274684/christmas-table-settings/@center/307034/christmas-workshop#/176120">Martha Stewart</a></span></span></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Keep your display simple and repetitive.  Amaryllis is the flower of choice here but carnations are relatively inexpensive and last forever. </span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tiered Trays</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="silver ornaments tiered tray Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDxXKM7tzCG8khzPPG1GTqLCWs4ZEQw3dUc1Euy7xZqMtLPS-V_g_gysmXVh92UJEOymG8t8d422a-WCUKaaSnvjNKFG_PsGPTakrcNiUUdf3XItypH7sYDbhgTcXsEUmDl6FWHwLV8O/s400/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="357" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ornaments and greenery with a tiered cookie stand</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDxXKM7tzCG8khzPPG1GTqLCWs4ZEQw3dUc1Euy7xZqMtLPS-V_g_gysmXVh92UJEOymG8t8d422a-WCUKaaSnvjNKFG_PsGPTakrcNiUUdf3XItypH7sYDbhgTcXsEUmDl6FWHwLV8O/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/shopping/great-stuff/10-christmas-tree-alternatives-and-other-small-space-decorating-ideas/a/33030/4">Style at Home </a></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="green ornaments stacked cake plates Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Xd-UcSuy-ynxrrrIcTtGufs5BpQj3AiMPfKFGJWFxA0YulmQpexKneQQZgyGWgNDH29Z7juv-BVkzt2vArAVntUY72ndy-fDZKq51Pq-1-4vMhfYhSDpI69IhRhQ7ml5hzICpR6Re87J/s400/11329436532176202_sI0Pquvi_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="308" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green ornaments on stacked cake plates</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.womansday.com/home/holiday-decorating-ideas/5-minutes-to-merry-holiday-decor-101415">Woman's Day</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Consider stacking several cake plates of varying sizes to make an arrangement similar to this one. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDxXKM7tzCG8khzPPG1GTqLCWs4ZEQw3dUc1Euy7xZqMtLPS-V_g_gysmXVh92UJEOymG8t8d422a-WCUKaaSnvjNKFG_PsGPTakrcNiUUdf3XItypH7sYDbhgTcXsEUmDl6FWHwLV8O/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Glass Candlestick Holders</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="glass candleholders mirrored tray Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSECocQ0B_tCVPgoI4ek0BNvQZ-BSWbV9-juuQCZUQRAIpi37kkU-_jQ_dFBc-uBAi3fqaHa6u5djpc5qQhXrkudI2GVLS5kHhu2VMT_7-8VQxd_SYrvQE50aZtPO1xSkF87aXAvc-dKcM/s400/171277592048091267_LfYyrMJf_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glass candleholders on mirrored tray</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/sparkling-silver-holiday-decor/#page=18">BHG </a></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDxXKM7tzCG8khzPPG1GTqLCWs4ZEQw3dUc1Euy7xZqMtLPS-V_g_gysmXVh92UJEOymG8t8d422a-WCUKaaSnvjNKFG_PsGPTakrcNiUUdf3XItypH7sYDbhgTcXsEUmDl6FWHwLV8O/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="glass candleholders glitter candles Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZahtKwWyv9ZfpXZ8cFotVry42ot6gGhCw-UCzEQQszoO-TAsEnmpvaFj4CMt5EpeJmXAjlktYIt3a1dVlOCCWNR6H5iHyK_bM6mA-MDgzAAbvrP_HNoZkJH3h3PSHSZKTE-CBYSfUZVc_/s400/171277592048090319_0N9B1aLA_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glass candleholders with silver and gold glitter candles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274684/christmas-table-settings/@center/307034/christmas-workshop#/199000"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Martha Stewart</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Create your own glitter candles and display with glass candle holders. Place a few candles in a large box and coat with spray adhesive (sold at crafts stores). Spoon glitter over the candles to coat; let dry overnight.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDxXKM7tzCG8khzPPG1GTqLCWs4ZEQw3dUc1Euy7xZqMtLPS-V_g_gysmXVh92UJEOymG8t8d422a-WCUKaaSnvjNKFG_PsGPTakrcNiUUdf3XItypH7sYDbhgTcXsEUmDl6FWHwLV8O/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fresh Fruit </b></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDxXKM7tzCG8khzPPG1GTqLCWs4ZEQw3dUc1Euy7xZqMtLPS-V_g_gysmXVh92UJEOymG8t8d422a-WCUKaaSnvjNKFG_PsGPTakrcNiUUdf3XItypH7sYDbhgTcXsEUmDl6FWHwLV8O/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="oranges pine candles mirror Christmas decorations" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJOghdEYskiKcTBDVYt7UmeQ7_yqC1MboPVG5KRs1KSdeOCBqr5ZFx2hPsXppzAXx70AkaZV87810LFmGirATX_E_G2KB-M5Hrpz1YIoiuNX0LtE5QoO1W5YgwTWs5csZq_9MQr_cwG8G/s400/171277592048078610_rMeUpqn7_b.jpg" title="" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oranges with pine and candles on mirror</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://divinedistractions.blogspot.com/">Divine Distractions </a></span><br /><br />Simple white candles of varying heights, oranges and greenery. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDxXKM7tzCG8khzPPG1GTqLCWs4ZEQw3dUc1Euy7xZqMtLPS-V_g_gysmXVh92UJEOymG8t8d422a-WCUKaaSnvjNKFG_PsGPTakrcNiUUdf3XItypH7sYDbhgTcXsEUmDl6FWHwLV8O/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pears and pink ornaments with cedar and candle Christmas table" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVens87NE_AgjbFxWH8Iknbnb0ckjrouF5HZhFb6_AobLfDoZBLbjQ3W5Rudw3AUZDqTKjJDhVkN-wtBsxXAWp8PBct0C-4Qb2syt9wM5IPvPX1vKBLS4i1Bdgq1csF-ky26ytnXfNVmK0/s320/171277592048091262_ZM5vrfIC_b.jpg" title="" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pears and pink ornaments with candle</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2010795276"><span style="font-size: x-small;">BHG </span></a><br /><br />The pink adds that special touch to this display of greenery and pears. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDxXKM7tzCG8khzPPG1GTqLCWs4ZEQw3dUc1Euy7xZqMtLPS-V_g_gysmXVh92UJEOymG8t8d422a-WCUKaaSnvjNKFG_PsGPTakrcNiUUdf3XItypH7sYDbhgTcXsEUmDl6FWHwLV8O/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ornaments </span></b><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="colourful candles in glass container Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFL9N_hnWWyBV5JD2zj_Myd4lVX_QQpKDknyb1_AxeoSMFe9M61BtGBBCa6TRq1P-j40GPE7ABD3DWqgCqqqjQmu5ooCJ_L8XtXk4ATH_ibD12XolX3HXKoUnr6GGjmEsy0XFpkHSVuD5/s400/171277592048091260_W42eHkhL_b.jpg" title="" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colourful ornaments in a glass container </td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/sparkling-silver-holiday-decor/#page=2">BHG </a></span><br /><br />Layer a vase on a tray of similar shape and fill with ornaments.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDxXKM7tzCG8khzPPG1GTqLCWs4ZEQw3dUc1Euy7xZqMtLPS-V_g_gysmXVh92UJEOymG8t8d422a-WCUKaaSnvjNKFG_PsGPTakrcNiUUdf3XItypH7sYDbhgTcXsEUmDl6FWHwLV8O/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pine and pinecones under glass Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwafzwyXOCWn3MGds6kZEpF24eW0b7Dgq832iFhVxfKcn2P8NGPQYfhhGtp-9K3ztJJWYidnsdBGO_Ijdlwf7DEXbiiAJnV0V4OCho7HsODJroKo4nxy1_zC8kFx5piasf5fVVRxJI_EI/s400/171277592048085180_i3n6d1jP_b.jpg" title="" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pine and pinecones under glass </td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/nature-inspired-christmas.html">Good Life of Design</a></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="fruit and tall vases with candles and greenery Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL4aJOajyM5YOhFEMRLvwTqxwzEUzR_C-oDjMVQcTDSV8wRVFtbqlMooNuB_SbulfA99oVV9gvvXa468-uF2zxyYbt3tcmPe-iTZVzswe8N4l7AZ5FXMuP7QJ8T-rDZ9D1Zw_ek4Ih9yEY/s400/171277592048044981_ikC4qZv7_b.jpg" title="" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fruit in tall vases with candles and greenery</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/holiday-table-arrangements">BHG </a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Tall glass  vases or jars are perfect for displaying ornaments  or fruits as a centerpiece.  Add in some greenery and few candles and presto- stunning centerpiece</div></div>

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