Christmas Entry
December 07, 2009
Welcome to Storybook Woods Christmas. My theme this year is woodland. I decided this the day after last Christmas and have been planning since (I know I am a loo-loo). My vision is lots of trees, moss, toadstools, gnomes, pinecones, deers, brown and green. Not really many Santa's, angels, candy canes, etc.
LOL, as you will see in my shoe-room though there is some Santa's and no woodland. I had to sneak those candy canes and Santa's in somewhere ;-) You will see above my chalkboard a pip-cleaner garland, I got the idea from Design*Sponge but sadly mine did NOT turn out. BUT I firmly believe in embracing ones work (as I have said before) so I used it as it was.
Instead of a wreath for my front door, I came up with this little coin bag (One of my Christmas House finds this year). This is one of the my favorite things I did this year. I just opened it up, ran velvet ribbon through the side hinges, added some fresh holly and a Christmas pin and Wahlaa. A dab of tacky wax on the back of the clasp keep the purse stuck to the door. I will be back with more, a silhouette tree !!!! xoxoxo
That is really cute! I wasn't able to get to The Christmas House, my girls had finals and it just didn't work for us to go yet. I hope we'll make it next weekend, if not, bah humbug it will have to be a fun thing for next year!
You've done some festive decorating, I love the woodland theme!
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | December 14, 2009 at 06:06 PM
How pretty! What a lovely theme - my favorite. :) Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | December 08, 2009 at 04:12 PM
I love the purse--what a brilliant idea. Now I've got to look around and see what I can use to do something similar. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Kim | December 08, 2009 at 03:36 PM
LOVE it, Clarice!! You should come by and see what I did with some gaudy gold deer. I think you would like them.
I love your blog-you are awesome!!
Elise
Posted by: Elise | December 08, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Fresh holly! What a nice thing to have to tuck into all your woodland corners. Is it growing wild in your woods?
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | December 08, 2009 at 11:39 AM
I just love your decorations.....so lovely! I hate not being able to decorate this year (moving)..
Posted by: Gina | December 08, 2009 at 01:09 AM
It is looking very festive at your house!
Blessings!
~Nadine
Posted by: Nadine | December 07, 2009 at 04:52 PM
It's all beautiful Clarice! I love the little bottlecap on the purse!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | December 07, 2009 at 02:52 PM
Hi Clarice, lovely home and lovely theme!! We read this morning that the "sylvania" part of Pennsylvania means woodland so when I clicked on your blog today I thought of you as Storybook Sylvania!!
Have a lovely Christmas in your sweet little cottage!
~Lisa L
Posted by: Lisa Lowe | December 07, 2009 at 12:14 PM
I love the bag Clarice. Black and white is a favorite of mine, and your idea is very clever and looks charmingly festive. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your ideas.
Posted by: Lena | December 07, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Love this especially the darling little bag on your door, how cute !!
Posted by: Nancy Jane York | December 07, 2009 at 10:34 AM
It looks so festive when you enter your house. I love the little purse and the bright red Santa's. I also love the way you have embraced your shoe room and made the most of it. Love, Mom
Posted by: Linda | December 07, 2009 at 10:33 AM
fun! i can't wait to see what else you've done. :)
Posted by: kristine | December 07, 2009 at 10:21 AM
I love your woodland theme idea!
Everything looks lovely,
Debbie
Posted by: debbie | December 07, 2009 at 09:58 AM