If you are not already aware, I will make it clear,
I am a hoarder of holiday decorations!
Each holiday I find myself with more decorations than I care to admit. Many gathered over the years, most acquired on closeout sales or at thrift stores. Admittedly I own decorations that I don't use. I try to cull a few to donate to the thrift store or give to family and friends. Or I try to find ways to re-purpose them into something new.Such was the case with these mismatched wreaths and little blocks. I laid the two wreaths together
and thought that the pairing looked quite nice.
I would just need a way to keep them snugly attached to one another.
That's where this shutter (found by a dumpster) came in handy.A good cleaning, a fresh coat of spray paint,
and a little sanding, makes it the perfect backdrop
to tie and hot glue my forlorn holiday decorations, transforming all of these orphans into one big
holiday wow factor.Unfortunately it's a bit too heavy to hang on my front door
(believe me, I tried).
But it does make the perfect centerpiece
for my dining room mantle/shelf. Add in some eggs, chicks, bunnies,mixed amongst a few potted faux flowers, electric candles, and books.
and thought that the pairing looked quite nice.
I would just need a way to keep them snugly attached to one another.
That's where this shutter (found by a dumpster) came in handy.A good cleaning, a fresh coat of spray paint,
and a little sanding, makes it the perfect backdrop
to tie and hot glue my forlorn holiday decorations, transforming all of these orphans into one big
holiday wow factor.Unfortunately it's a bit too heavy to hang on my front door
(believe me, I tried).
But it does make the perfect centerpiece
for my dining room mantle/shelf. Add in some eggs, chicks, bunnies,mixed amongst a few potted faux flowers, electric candles, and books.
21 comments:
VERY Cute! I just love Easter decorations. Love the use of the old shutter!
Love it! The shutter idea is great! What is the color of your wall?
That is so cute! I too am a hoarder of holiday decor. I don't know why I keep getting new, when I already have so much. I can't help it. It's a sickness. Think we should start a group? Holiday Decor Hoarder Anonymous?
i just used a shuttered door (see here http://thethriftyba.blogspot.com/2010/03/yup-this-scared-chris-too.html) and that is a fantastic idea for a decoration! thanks!
Wow! What a gorgeous statement that makes. The entire vingette is beautiful.
Pretty! Pretty! What a great idea to use the shutter as part of the decor. :) love it!
Sandra
Turned out cute!
One can NEVER have too many old wood shutters!
Have a great day!
So Gorgeous, I love your ideas, especially the shutter...your display is awesome.
hugs
Brenda
I dare say we need to see how and where you store all your "stuff". We must know!
I love it! Such a nice substantial piece to decorate with for spring!! Very clever way to repurpose things you already have...my favorite!!
Love the wreaths! They look great attached to the shutter. Lovely holiday mantle.
The UK has only recently started to sell Easter decorations, so I've a way to go yet!
Very very creative, I love it!
Beautiful! I'm so jealous; I never find cute things by my trash.
Super cute Easter decor! Love the wreaths =)
First of all I love your shutter and the color you painted it. And then how you decorated it. Everything looks wonderful. I totally understand what you are saying about hoarding seasonal decorations. Laurie @ Bargain hunting said she has a Holiday Closet! What? I need one...never heard of one but now that I have I definitely need one. After all when it comes to blogging you need props! Right? so hubby and I are having a big discussion about him paring down some things in his closet! Big smile....for more room...for decorations!!!!
Great post by the way!!!
Debbie
I am a member of the Holiday Decor Hoarder support group as well!!
I love what you did and it gives me so many new ideas. I adore seeing what you come up with.
What a fantastic idea. I love every bit of it. Thanks for sharing.
Very cute!!! HOARDER!!!!!!!!!
It looks like a big giant letter 8.
Holy cats, I love the molding in this room. What I wouldn't give to score me some of that!
From one holiday decor hoarder to another...very very cute!
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