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Beaded Fruit Tree

mallemo — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:24:45 GMT

Sorry if this has already been shared but I don't get here as much anymore. Just wanted to mention that it's under New Arrivals today. For those that ordered the VPH Beaded Fruit Wreath, were you happy with it? I see they have them "as is" now. TIA!

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mousiegirl — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:20:28 GMT

Thank you, mallemo, I bought them!

ETA: I bought the wreath and garlands, and they are beautiful. They are slender as the reviews state, but once the fruit is arranged a bit, work for me.

ETA: The garlands are slender, the wreaths are not, very full and beautiful.

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lucymo — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:33:11 GMT

Hi mallemo, I also have sugared wreath and garland. I love the wreath and the garland is pretty but it is narrow. I really like my garlands a little more substantial but I'm thinking of cutting it up and making candle rings or just shorter pieces to tuck in cabinets or shelves. They are an excellent buy at As Is, I bought when they were presented at regular price.

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SHOPR — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:36:07 GMT

The Q is busy adding new things today! I want this tree, but I've bought so much else lately. I will have to think on it a while. It's a little more expensive than I had hoped.

I have the sugared wreath and garland, mallemo, and they are really, really nice looking IMO. I did have a problem with some of the pine cones being crushed on their ends, though.

I'm glad you still post when you can, mallemo. You are missed. I was just reading over an old thread from 2012 about Valerie's first version of the set of 4 votives, in a choice of cardinals or poinsettias. It was one of those busy fun threads with all the back and forth chatting. I bought the newer version called Music on as is earlier today, and was just googling for more thoughts on the previous version.

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mallemo — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:40:01 GMT

On 10/21/2014 SHOPR said:
The Q is busy adding new things today! I want this tree, but I've bought so much else lately. I will have to think on it a while. It's a little more expensive than I had hoped.

I have the sugared wreath and garland, mallemo, and they are really, really nice looking IMO. I did have a problem with some of the pine cones being crushed on their ends, though.

I'm glad you still post when you can, mallemo. You are missed. I was just reading over an old thread from 2012 about Valerie's first version of the set of 4 votives, in a choice of cardinals or poinsettias. It was one of those busy fun threads with all the back and forth chatting. I bought the newer version called Music on as is earlier today, and was just googling for more thoughts on the previous version.

Thanks for the info. SHOPR. I have VPH's first version of those votives when they were the TSV. I have a set of both the cardinals and the poinsettias. I think they are nice. Not perfect but very nice. Let us know what you think when yours arrive.

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mallemo — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:41:11 GMT

Thanks lucymo and mousiegirl! I'm still thinking about the ""as is"" wreath. I might cave!

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lucymo — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:44:08 GMT

On 10/21/2014 SHOPR said:
The Q is busy adding new things today! I want this tree, but I've bought so much else lately. I will have to think on it a while. It's a little more expensive than I had hoped.

I have the sugared wreath and garland, mallemo, and they are really, really nice looking IMO. I did have a problem with some of the pine cones being crushed on their ends, though.

I'm glad you still post when you can, mallemo. You are missed. I was just reading over an old thread from 2012 about Valerie's first version of the set of 4 votives, in a choice of cardinals or poinsettias. It was one of those busy fun threads with all the back and forth chatting. I bought the newer version called Music on as is earlier today, and was just googling for more thoughts on the previous version.

SHOPR, I have those first sets of the votives in the Cardinal and Poinsettias. I still use them and like them. I ordered the winter scene in As Is today, told myself they would be for gifts. We'll see.

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Loves Purple — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:48:23 GMT

Hi. I was interested in Valerie's Beaded Fruit Tree and you said it was ""as is"". Where do you find AS Is items? I went to clearance but didn't see it. I've heard others mention purchasing As Is items. Have you had good luck doing that? TIA

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SHOPR — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:48:37 GMT

I'm encouraged to hear that you both have the original set of votives and were pleased enough with them to keep them. I've been reading some really bad reviews on all the versions and was having some doubts. Sounds like this last batch even had some upside down decals, like the recent TSV candles with sentiments. Like you said, lucy, we'll see.

mallemo, I really think you will be pleased with the look of the sugared fruit wreath, assuming it's in good shape when you get it.

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SHOPR — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:50:17 GMT

Loves Purple, It isn't the tree that is as is, but the matching wreath and garland. If you type in "as is valerie" into the search box on the homepage, you will see them along with all of the other VPH as is items.

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lucymo — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:06:16 GMT

On 10/21/2014 Loves Purple said: Hi. I was interested in Valerie's Beaded Fruit Tree and you said it was "as is". Where do you find AS Is items? I went to clearance but didn't see it. I've heard others mention purchasing As Is items. Have you had good luck doing that? TIA

Hi Loves Purple, I have purchased a lot of As Is products and I have good luck most of the time, about the same as regular priced items. If you receive something damaged or doesn't work you still have thirty days to return. I have only returned two or three things that I bought As Is. Go check out the section as there's merchandise from all QVC departments, fashion, kitchen, home, etc. Good luck.

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Loves Purple — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:57:26 GMT

Thank you SHOPR and lucymo. I see some good prices, more temptations!

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Susan Louise — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:31:56 GMT

Hi Mallemo, TY for the info on the beaded fruit tree! I just ordered one and also snagged an 'as is' garland.

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lucymo — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:08:10 GMT

On 10/22/2014 Susan Louise said:
Hi Mallemo, TY for the info on the beaded fruit tree! I just ordered one and also snagged an 'as is' garland.

Hi Susan Louise, what are your plans for the beaded fruit tree? I had wanted to get one and trying to figure how and where I'd use it. I don't have a lot of places in my kitchen to use it. I do have a dining room, maybe there. I wasn't expecting the tree to be available in time for holiday decorating so had planned to use other décor, but loving beaded fruit as I do, really want this tree.

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Susan Louise — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:27:58 GMT

On 10/22/2014 lucymo said:
On 10/22/2014 Susan Louise said:
Hi Mallemo, TY for the info on the beaded fruit tree! I just ordered one and also snagged an 'as is' garland.

Hi Susan Louise, what are your plans for the beaded fruit tree? I had wanted to get one and trying to figure how and where I'd use it. I don't have a lot of places in my kitchen to use it. I do have a dining room, maybe there. I wasn't expecting the tree to be available in time for holiday decorating so had planned to use other décor, but loving beaded fruit as I do, really want this tree.

I'll find a place. I'll have much better luck with this tree than LR's sleigh...LOL

Seriously...maybe on top of our fridge, on the pantry, or in the livingroom somewhere. I am already going to have one of the wreaths on our coffee table with the red hammered hurricane. The other wreath will be in the kitchen on the wall. I got the 'as is' garland so I can take it apart and add bits here and there to make the fruit become more like a story between the LR and kitchen (the only 2 rooms I decorate). I just love this sugared fruit set. The tree is just TDF...just perfect! Oh, if we had a mantle/fireplace, I would have bought 2 of the trees...one for each end of the mantle and a forest of different trees in between...with a couple of Luminara candles on pedestals too...sigh.

So, I still wind up going overboard decorating...who cares! It's just fun. I think because I can't decorate outside, I manage to squeeze a lot into the two rooms.

DH likes it though...he calls it our holiday wonderland...bless his heart

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lucymo — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:38:28 GMT

On 10/22/2014 Susan Louise said:
On 10/22/2014 lucymo said:
On 10/22/2014 Susan Louise said:
Hi Mallemo, TY for the info on the beaded fruit tree! I just ordered one and also snagged an 'as is' garland.

Hi Susan Louise, what are your plans for the beaded fruit tree? I had wanted to get one and trying to figure how and where I'd use it. I don't have a lot of places in my kitchen to use it. I do have a dining room, maybe there. I wasn't expecting the tree to be available in time for holiday decorating so had planned to use other décor, but loving beaded fruit as I do, really want this tree.

I'll find a place. I'll have much better luck with this tree than LR's sleigh...LOL

Seriously...maybe on top of our fridge, on the pantry, or in the livingroom somewhere. I am already going to have one of the wreaths on our coffee table with the red hammered hurricane. The other wreath will be in the kitchen on the wall. I got the 'as is' garland so I can take it apart and add bits here and there to make the fruit become more like a story between the LR and kitchen (the only 2 rooms I decorate). I just love this sugared fruit set. The tree is just TDF...just perfect! Oh, if we had a mantle/fireplace, I would have bought 2 of the trees...one for each end of the mantle and a forest of different trees in between...with a couple of Luminara candles on pedestals too...sigh.

So, I still wind up going overboard decorating...who cares! It's just fun. I think because I can't decorate outside, I manage to squeeze a lot into the two rooms.

DH likes it though...he calls it our holiday wonderland...bless his heart

Hey, that sounds very festive. When you said fridge or pantry, I thought why yes, I could do that too. I've done snowmen there for the past couple of years so time for a change. Also, I don't consider the beaded fruit items just holiday so I won't pack it up. We could use BO light strings with them. As long as DH and I love it that's what matters. I'm sure you feel the same. Thanks for suggestions.

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Marsha2003 — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:04:38 GMT

I originally thought I would buy two of these, but when I finally found some pictures of the VPH sugared fruit items that I already own, I could see that these won't mix well with the older pieces. I might try to cut up one of my older garlands and make the trees with cone shaped styrofoam bases, but not this year.

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lucymo — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 20:52:56 GMT

Well, I ordered one of the sugared fruit trees. I now have the tree, wreath and the garland. I'm planning to cut up the garland and make candle rings or just pieces to use in cabinets and shelves, etc.

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Marsha2003 — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:10:09 GMT

On 10/23/2014 lucymo said:
Well, I ordered one of the sugared fruit trees. I now have the tree, wreath and the garland. I'm planning to cut up the garland and make candle rings or just pieces to use in cabinets and shelves, etc.

Lucymo, I like the new sugared fruit items a lot. If I didn't have several items from the older version, I would be buying all of the new ones in multiples.

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lucymo — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:38:19 GMT

On 10/23/2014 Marsha2003 said:
On 10/23/2014 lucymo said:
Well, I ordered one of the sugared fruit trees. I now have the tree, wreath and the garland. I'm planning to cut up the garland and make candle rings or just pieces to use in cabinets and shelves, etc.

Lucymo, I like the new sugared fruit items a lot. If I didn't have several items from the older version, I would be buying all of the new ones in multiples.

Hi Marsha, I have a lot of the single pieces of the beaded fruit from several years ago but I didn't have any garlands or wreaths. I still put some of the fruit in bowls or Apothecary jars once in awhile and scatter them around the house. I like it too.