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Just started decorating for Christmas...

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I just completed one 'new' vignette. I'm still thinking most of the rest of the house will be decorated near close to the way I had it last year. This year I wanted a special area for my aunt's vintage ceramic Christmas tree she made for me in the mid 1980's. I haven't decorated with it for about 4-5 years, so it was time. I think I will use this set up every year now...very pleased with it and how it turned out.

I used Valerie's mosaic 'multi' hurricanes and angels, the votives from Amazon and spiral tealight holders from EBay.

I am very pleased with the votives from Amazon...especially love the remote feature and even though I turn the votives on and off at the same time, the votives flicker individually which makes  them look realistic. In the pic below, I took it during daylight hours. The tree is on but the votives and hurricanes are not. 

When I get the new sets of mini lights for the mosaic hurricanes, I will post another pic with everything lit at once. Thanks to @mousiegirl, I took her lead and got larger sets. I didn't think the microlights that came with the hurricanes gave off enough light and I didn't like the 4 hour on timer feature. I found larger sets that had remotes too...crossing fingers they will work well Smiley Happy

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Re: Just started decorating for Christmas...

Love this!!!

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That is very pretty. I love it!
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That is really pretty!

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Festive!

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What a nice display! Those votive holders are really neat, never seen anything like that before.
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I changed my dining room table this morning to Christmas decor with the help of my DH.  I'll only be able to do a little each day due to my right arm, fractured humerus bone 3 weeks ago.  (Doctor told me healing will take at least 3 months so I hope to be ready for Easter decorating.)    Typically, I decorate every room for Christmas but this year I won't be able to do that so will focus on living and dining rooms and kitchen.  I won't be able to make my own wreath this year either but have several in storage to choose from.  As long as DH helps I'll be able to do a minimum of decorating.     

 

PS:  Typing this with left hand.  Smiley Happy

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@Susan Louise..Nice job and beautiful tree from your Aunt.  I haven't dug my ceramic tree out yet.  I made mine in th 70's. 

 

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@Susan Louise wrote:

I just completed one 'new' vignette. I'm still thinking most of the rest of the house will be decorated near close to the way I had it last year. This year I wanted a special area for my aunt's vintage ceramic Christmas tree she made for me in the mid 1980's. I haven't decorated with it for about 4-5 years, so it was time. I think I will use this set up every year now...very pleased with it and how it turned out.

I used Valerie's mosaic 'multi' hurricanes and angels, the votives from Amazon and spiral tealight holders from EBay.

I am very pleased with the votives from Amazon...especially love the remote feature and even though I turn the votives on and off at the same time, the votives flicker individually which makes  them look realistic. In the pic below, I took it during daylight hours. The tree is on but the votives and hurricanes are not. 

When I get the new sets of mini lights for the mosaic hurricanes, I will post another pic with everything lit at once. Thanks to @mousiegirl, I took her lead and got larger sets. I didn't think the microlights that came with the hurricanes gave off enough light and I didn't like the 4 hour on timer feature. I found larger sets that had remotes too...crossing fingers they will work well Smiley Happy

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@Susan Louise  Looks wonderful.  I love the votive holders and the way that you used them.  I should dig out my crocheted  doilies, they always look great on your tables.  Have fun with the decorating.

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@AnikaBrodie wrote:

I changed my dining room table this morning to Christmas decor with the help of my DH.  I'll only be able to do a little each day due to my right arm, fractured humerus bone 3 weeks ago.  (Doctor told me healing will take at least 3 months so I hope to be ready for Easter decorating.)    Typically, I decorate every room for Christmas but this year I won't be able to do that so will focus on living and dining rooms and kitchen.  I won't be able to make my own wreath this year either but have several in storage to choose from.  As long as DH helps I'll be able to do a minimum of decorating.     

 

PS:  Typing this with left hand.  Smiley Happy


 

@AnikaBrodie  Oh, what a bummer.  Hope you heal quicker than they think.  DH is a dear to help out with the decorating though.  Well, at least you'll be back in shape for the 'Bunny Brigade'  which is always fun too.  Blessings to you.