11.16.2009

Temptation...

We had gorgeous weather here over the weekend. I went to our outdoor shopping mall to do a little Christmas shopping and perusing for ideas.

They are smart to play Christmas music this early. It put me in the mood to spend lots of cash that I dont have. Instead I browsed for ideas.

I popped into Pottery Barn for a quick peek... which turned into an hour of touching and inspecting every little thing. I came away with a few ideas that I am going to recreate on a tight budget.

I LOVE mercury glass but its pretty pricey. Not sure how Im going to get the look yet... but Im still contemplating.

After seeing the Polar Express I have a love of sleigh bells. My friend Michelle introduced me to the gorgeous Wallace Bells that come out each season. I started collecting last year. So I only have two, but they are so pretty and festive!

I love the idea of using bells as a vase filler!


I had a gift card and ordered these pretty little hand towels.


Pine cones are such an easy thing to round up in the south. Lola and I are going for a walk to find some today!

As of now, Im trying to hold out on my decorating until after Thanksgiving... but Im not sure if I will make it!

10 comments:

  1. i've read an article somewhere about faking mercury glass....i think you use shiny metallic spray paint on the INSIDE, and then maybe sand it off in places??

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  2. I love those hand towels!! And don't we all LOVE Pottery Barn! My fave place! :)

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  3. Ohhh great ideas...umm....bells and the pine cones..love it!! :)

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  4. Crate & Barrel and World Market had some mercury glass that was cheaper but if you find a way to fake it definitely post about it!

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  5. http://www.bhg.com/videos/m/21932922/mercury-glass-look-alike.htm

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  6. If you want to decorate so bad come over to my house! If I dont get any help I am not going to decorate at all this year :)

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  7. what cute ideas! i LOVE the thought of using bells as vase fillers.. and pine cones and evergreen branches are must-have decor in our house. gosh, after reading this post, i'm not sure i can hold out until after thanksgiving either!!!

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  8. I've been playing with the idea of putting up my decorations already too! And as far as Pottery Barn, I love it too much so I try to stay out of there LOL. I really like your idea of recreating on a budget.

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  9. Adorable hand towels.

    I love the bells as filler idea. Now I just need to find a bag of sleigh bells!

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  10. I don't know that I can wait to decorate until after Thanksgiving either! I think about it everyday...I am trying to come up with some new ideas for my tree this year. The tree is my favorite part...I always try to achieve what I consider to be a "designers showcase" tree, ha! Love the idea of using bells as a vase filler...super cute!

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