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[Oznell]

"Blu Canoe" is a vintage and antique dealer and blogger, on Balboa Island in California..   Have shown her style before, but not many of her beautifully understated, Christmas looks--

I like the way she incorporates her regular decor, like that adorable vintage iron pup, into her holiday scapes--

She has done slightly more intricate mantels, like this below....

...which are pretty, but I tend to gravitate to her simpler, very natural ones.   Love the basket with foliage and fat candles.. 

But this one is my overall favorite--

Like the way she combines things like that collection of paint brushes, with her winter pine cones and blooms...

Ha, he could be a brooding character from Dickens' Christmas classic, "Scrooge",  but she has him hanging year 'round.   Just those two little vintage ornaments on a stool, plus the greenery, are all she needs...

These are the ones I showed before-- the pale blue bells with wreath, love

This little guy loves to photo bomb a lot of her shots...

In her shop, just a little cascade of bells to signify joy-

Love the earthy big basket idea for the tree...

[Oznell]

[JudyL]

I like it although those brushes seem silly and out of place.  While I liked the pic with the towels and the wreaths hanging in front of the fireplace, my first thought as a former cat owner is "well she doesn't have cats!"  HAHA

[DSD2]

Very pretty. The decorations gently murmur "Christmas".

I love the tiny tables in the first picture! And of course, the sweet dog.

It is a bit too understated (I love lights and glamour) but tranquil and restful.

Thank you so much @Oznell 

[just bee]

@Oznell 

If you're looking for texture...

Some very interesting items here.

[Oznell]

@JudyL ,  oh, do you mean those striped burlap-looking ties with the mini wreaths?   I think I can see some kitties wanting to tangle with those!  For some reason, my three cats don't interfere with decorations-- once, one of them batted at a low-hanging ornament, but got bored quickly.  I'm lucky that way, but they make up for it with other naughtiness...

@DSD2 ,  ha, ha, I know what you mean about lights and glamour.  I veer from liking super classic Ralph Lauren-like Christmases and the historic luxe of my beloved Carolyne Roehm, to this simple, nature-accented Blu Canoe crunchy-organic approach, which is never as popular.  Both appeal to me mightily.  One extreme to the other.

For you, a little lights and glamour--

The European Christmas markets:

 

Discerning @just bee , oh yeah,  TEXTURE!   Call me Ms. Crusty.  The crustier the better, especially with these more primitive looks... 

[Lucky Charm]

Was out on the peninsula last week, but never made went over to Balboa Island.  Would've loved to have browsed the shops.

Ironically, I did pick up some brass bells in Laguna Beach (Tuvala---love that shop!).  I hung them on the back door so I can hear when someone comes in---door is too quiet!  Now I have a nice little jingle.  Keeping them up year round....

Was on a mission to find a pair of Foo Dogs for my SIL while on a 5 day vacation.  Mission accomplished Day 5 in San Clemente.

[DSD2]

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@Oznell wrote:

@JudyL ,  oh, do you mean those striped burlap-looking ties with the mini wreaths?   I think I can see some kitties wanting to tangle with those!  For some reason, my three cats don't interfere with decorations-- once, one of them batted at a low-hanging ornament, but got bored quickly.  I'm lucky that way, but they make up for it with other naughtiness...

@DSD2 ,  ha, ha, I know what you mean about lights and glamour.  I veer from liking super classic Ralph Lauren-like Christmases and the historic luxe of my beloved Carolyne Roehm, to this simple, nature-accented Blu Canoe crunchy-organic approach, which is never as popular.  Both appeal to me mightily.  One extreme to the other.

For you, a little lights and glamour--

The European Christmas markets:

 

Discerning @just bee , oh yeah,  TEXTURE!   Call me Ms. Crusty.  The crustier the better, especially with these more primitive looks... 

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@Oznell Ahhh, the European Christmas Markets are exactly what I love! A perfect holiday setting. Thank you!

[QVCisFun]

Love those shiny copper bells/molds.  Like the paint brushes as part of the decor, the decorative cabbage plant, the rabbit statues, the three blue and white speckled pitchers on the mantel, and the painting in photo number eight.

Her place looks like it might be very fragrant with the variety of greenery, flowers, eucalyptus leaves, and possible herbs in her decorations.

Saw these owl andirons on her website and remember you like owls (I do too), @Oznell @just bee :

[faeriemoon]

Lovely.