Christmas Entry

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

 

Comments

[melissa @ the inspired room]

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!

[Theresa]

How pretty! What a lovely theme - my favorite. :) Theresa

[Kim]

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!

[Elise]

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

[Gumbo Lily]

Fresh holly! What a nice thing to have to tuck into all your woodland corners. Is it growing wild in your woods?

Jody

[Gina]

I just love your decorations.....so lovely! I hate not being able to decorate this year (moving)..

[Nadine]

It is looking very festive at your house!

Blessings!
~Nadine

[Thimbleanna]

It's all beautiful Clarice! I love the little bottlecap on the purse!

[Lisa Lowe]

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

[Lena]

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.

[Nancy Jane York]

Love this especially the darling little bag on your door, how cute !!

[Linda]

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

[kristine]

fun! i can't wait to see what else you've done. :)

[debbie]

I love your woodland theme idea!
Everything looks lovely,

Debbie