I started with these thrift store vases, which I originally bought to hold tools (I even like to have my tool bench look pretty). I liked the fact that they are square--the flat sides would really show off the ornaments all pushed together against the glass. They were 88 cents each (gotta love that). The ivory bases I picked up from Target last year. I think it's so unexpected to top the candle bases with a vase of ornaments; it's definitely one of my favorite looks.
I still wanted some candles on the mantel. I chose to mix metals and crystal. The silver bases are were my mothers, the crystal pair were wedding gifts and the tallest set is from Goodwill.
I pulled out the chippy window again to give the display some height. This has been a really versatile piece to use no matter the season.
I topped it off with a silver/gold metallic spray I've had for years... love to add a little sparkle here and there!
It needed another little something to balance it off; this thrift shop sugar bowl fits the bill.
I could stare at these baubles all day long. I actually can enjoy these ornaments more in the vases than on the tree--the glass really shows them off.
Do you do something different with your decorations each year or keep things the same? I like to mix it up a bit. I really enjoy the process so it's a challenge to see if I can do a new look with the same decorations.
Check out these link's from last week! Thanks to those of you who linked up last week--such a variety of posts to choose from. I am featuring three partiers from last week.
First up are these beautiful chevron canvases from Because I Like to Decorate. They were leftover from another use and Mary made these beautiful panels. What I love is that they can be moved around--nothing permanent, and of course they're gorgeous!
Check out the post from A Wee Meenit on this adorable pillow. Can you believe it is made from a Goodwill hooded sweater?
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Bring it on for this week! Link up the best of your blog and be sure to link back to the party with a button or text link. If your post has been removed because there wasn't a link back, add the button below or a text link and link up again. Most importantly... mingle... click around the other links and get to know this fabulous group of partiers!
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