Pretty Christmas Decor

Some gorgeous, not so over the top, Christmas decor. 

Mostly in greens and whites. 

 

So cozy, I love all the different stocking hung above the fireplace. 

 

I like this idea. Simple and pretty.

 

Birch cylinders filled with moss , a perfect winter touch.

 

An ornament terrarium. 

 

I thought this was a really unique idea, adding stockings to a piano. 

 

A simple white and green shelf with some plain wreaths. 

Christmas Decor

I know it's been forever since I posted. But I started a new job which means I've had less time online to do my blog. I just wanted to share some little things I've done in my apartment to spruce it up for Christmas. 

 

The top of my tv unit, with my charlie brown tree.

No room for a real one.

 

A tin JOY canister from Value Village for $2.00 and a square glass vase filled with dollar store bulbs.

 

Star Tin filled with cinnamon sticks and pine cones.

 

Of course I needed some sparkly birds on Christmas. 

 

A pine cone garland strung above my couch.

 

With some jingle bells.

  Desktop in the hallway.

 Cranberries and some textured wicker globes, added a frame for some height.

Adorable $10 snowman from Honest Eds.

 

The $4 stockings I picked up to start a new family tradition. 

Christmas Pretties From Etsy

Pretty Pillow Cover $20

Candle Holder..looks like pretty stars sparkling $18

Wall art...so cool!

Pretty Linen 'Basket' $30

Pretty Centerpiece $75

Brighten Your Day

I've been inspired by one of my new favorite blogs, Small stump + Studio Choo. They are a floral design company, "art studio and online shop based in the wee coastal town of Pacifica, California. The shop is stocked with a combination of artwork created by owner Jill Pilotte, floral arrangements, vintage goodies, and a growing selection of designs from other talented artists." You should check out their lovely designs!

So I just discovered these bursting flower shops on Avenue Rd, up from where I work that sell flowers at really decent prices. And I'm talking great selection of lovely flowers. So earlier this week I bought a bouquet for a friend of BFF's who is in the hospital, but could not deliver them. So I decided to create an arrangement for my table top instead! It made me happy last night! Filled my heart with delight to create with my hands. 

 Yellow pot $2.99, butterflies and ribbon Dollarama!

A yellow, green and white selection.

I'm not sure what this is, but it looks interesting! (mom, what is it!?)

 Fini!

 

 

Grab it like it's hot!

Some sweet Craigslist finds in and around Toronto. 

 

Totally interesting Shabby Chic Chest Table. $80.00

See post here. 

  

  

An adorable dressing table. $140

See post here.

 

Pretty chandelier. $60

See post here.

 

Woven seated chair. $90

See post here.

 

Shabby Chic plant stand $10

See post here.

Opening Shelving

After viewing the blog post from The Inspired Room about opening shelving in the kitchen, it got me thinking, thinking that I am NOT the kind of organized person to ever attempt this! Unless I had a large kitchen where there was room for some decorative kitchen ware to be perched upon a pretty shelf. But as for daily dishes, for me they are better hidden behind closed doors! 

 

  

  

  

I may be able to do a smallish space like this with some baskets that still do some hiding. 

Super Spooky cute

I think this garland is really cute! I don't know if I'd have the patience to cut everything out, but here are the instructions if anyone is willing to take the plunge. To make it more fun I thought you could even use fun patterned paper in fall colours.

From the creative mom at the blog Forty-Two Roads.

The instructions can be found here at Paper Crave.