Thursday, January 15, 2009

A Little Flakey

While many of you are already decorating for Valentine's day, I'm still embracing the beauty of winter. What better time to enjoy the subtle colors of white, cream, and silver, with splashes of green ?Do you like the "ribbon" around my candles?
Can you guess what it is?You probably have some in your kitchen too.
It's foil that I folded and taped to the candles!

This picture is for Sally who asked if I was done with my silver collection.
There's already an addition of two mercury glass votives. They were 90% off. I HAD to buy them.

33 comments:

Darlene - Our Creative Life said...

Just had to tell you that you inspired my 20 yr old daughter & I to go to some throft stores yesterday. Unfortunately we didn't find anything, but we wondered if you would have found anything if you were with us.

Shell in your Pocket said...

Your mantel looks great! I love it!
-sandy toe

Valarie Lea said...

Very beautiful! Love the greens :)

Jennifer said...

I love the big star on your mantle!

Kasey said...

Very very pretty!!

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

I love the green finial - it's great!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Hi Joy...love the silver. I bought the same votive candle....but they only had one.
Beautiful decor.

Georgia Girl said...

Yep that was my first thought tin foil and I remember I would take my nail and slide across it to make it even shiny....gosh love your winter look...you actually could still have it and just replace the green for red in February but I know you knew that...What am I thinking your the pro I am student...hehehe

Shilo said...

Love it! Especially the hutch with the white dishes and green touches...the mantel is fab too!

CMB said...

Your winter displays are beautiful... love the mercury glass and the greens!

Darlene - Our Creative Life said...

Thanks for the blog advice & for entering our giveaway! I just added ways for you to get extra enties in our giveaway...come by and check it out. Oh and THANKS so much for posting yesterday about our giveaway...almsot all my hits yesterday came from your blog!!!! So you already qualified for an extra entry!

Take Care
Darlene

Darlene said...

It is all just so BEAUTIFUL! It really looks peaceful and serene!

Michelle said...

Looks beautiful...gosh I haven't even started to think about Valentines Day!

Vaughn Family Chaos said...

where on earth are you finding all of this mercury glass...it's great. Mercury glass Christmas ornaments are my fave!!

think it's my first time to comment...love your blog

Wendy said...

It really looks lovely!

Salmagundi said...

I knew you couldn't stop with the candle collection as it was - they are just too pretty not to keep buying!! Thanks for the picture. Sally

Barb said...

Just had to tell you your mercury glass is so pretty and your mantel looks great.....Barb

Victoria said...

I love it all. The silver is just beautiful!

Unknown said...

I love your mercury glass and silver decorating. It's wintry and wonderful! I found a mercury glass finial at Pier 1 after Christmas and LOVE it!

Brenda said...

Hi!
Beautiful!

I left you a "Crafty Friendship Blog Award on my blog!

Thank you for your creative ideas!

Anonymous said...

You don't know me from Adam but I just adore your blog. You have inspired me to finally tackle some decorating projects that I have been scared to try for years. I have left an award for you on my blog:
http://karaskitchencreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for all the inspiration you share with us!!

Mimi Sue said...

Everything looks great. I found some faux mercury glass at Michaels a few weeks ago. Apparently they think it's Christmas clearance. OK by me. Mimi

Janel said...

I'm not ready to swap out winter decorations yet either! I love winter greenery and sparky sliver.

Your flakes are gorgeous.

MARGE said...

I also love silver and white. I love your mantle and I am enjoying your blog

Cindy said...

Joy, you are so creative!! I just found your blog and I am so inspired to finish off some projects around my house. I especially like your tutorials, there are so many wonderful ideas there, thank you so much!! ~cindy s~

misty said...

you are so creative... foil!!! i never would have thought about that. thanks for the great tip & saving me $$$ too!!!

Beth @ My Happy Cottage said...

I love your winter decor. It's very much still winter here as the snow is coming down as I sit here and type.

Very nice; keep showing us your pics.

Ashlie said...

Your house is a winter wonderland! I love it! And I love the foil around the candles, what a great way to use what you have!

Melissa said...

It is all beautiful! My favorite is the glass jar with the let it snow in it~your mercury collection is fabulous also. I love that you have a Landen as well!
Melissa

Karyn said...

Love it, love it, love it!

Lincoln and Alisia said...

I love the tin foil idea!

Becca said...

I just found your blog and love it! Thanks for all the cute ideas. I have a question for you. I've been wanting to paint my dining room table black for sometime now. It's just a basic pine wood table, with polyurethane on it, but no stain. Do you think I should just sand it to get the polyurethane off, or should I use something to strip it off? Also, would you spray paint it, or use a brush?

Thanks again!--Rebecca

Jo said...

I love your winter decor. The silver collection is just perfect for the frosty days this season.

Jo

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