…decorate! 
We are wrapped up in the giant snow storm that is lovingly embracing the Midwest. I got off work early yesterday and surely won’t have to drive in today, so I finally have time to play with some new Christmas decorations!
Last week, K spotted some pretty silver ball garland from Target (like this). She knew it would be just the ticket to fulfill my desire for a sparkly Christmas. On Saturday, she helped me hot glue it into a wreath. Yes, it’s true. I can’t hot glue on my own.
I couldn’t wait to find a place for it – and right away I knew it was destined for my confounded mantel. Here it is before – with the wildly out of place tulip painting trying to blend with the Christmas decor:
I bought some pretty silver wrapping paper and covered up the painting, then did a little rearranging. What do you think?
I am happy with it, for now. I tend to rearrange a lot – so we’ll see what this looks like in a few days
Oh, and bonus! K made the left-over piece of garland into a pretty door hanger for me. What would I do without her?
Have you been busy with any fun holiday projects? Christina made some sweet ornament wreaths if you want more inspiration. And, bonus! Check out all these sweetly decorated houses linked to this post over at Hooked on Houses. Fun!
Well, I am going to go read a book and watch the snow drift across what used to be my garden. And spend some time with this guy:
He seems thrilled.
Sipping cocoa,
Your ornament wreath looks a lot simpler than mine!!
LOVE IT!!!
I think it looks like one of those before/after transformations you would see on a show
I am jealous of your mantel.
Enjoy the snow day!!
Lovely! I also enjoyed hunting for a glue-gun with K…because we decided a house without a glue-gun is a travesty. Glad your humble abode is no longer a travesty.
Hugs and warm beverages,
Ab
I think that it looks great
and thanks for sharing.
Huh. I really love Christmas
Have a great day.
Raru
Wish I had me some snow to read a book with! I love the decor…I made a wreath similiar to the door hanger {it was no fun, I’m just as challenged with the glue gun as you are}!
GORGEOUS, J! That wreath and the silver paper really tied everything together. I love the silver and red combo. The wreath is so creative and, even better, it looks relatively simple to make. You ladies always have such great ideas. Oh, and the sparkly red tapers look fabulous!
Lovely! I really like it
maybe I should use my glue gun sometime… I think I’ve had it for over 3 years now and don’t believe its been used…
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