A Merry Christmas

Just thought I'd pop in and share with you a Christmas tree created by mother nature, I darken the image as the tree was getting lost in the bright harsh sunlight, but the tree is very real and is growing in a garden near my daughters school, I asked the owner of the house would you mind if I take a photo of your Christmas tree in the garden, they said "we don't have a Christmas tree in the garden", until I showed them, they laughed and said "omg we walk pass that every day and didn't even realise it was in the shape of a Christmas tree...hmmm maybe we should put lights on it" I agree I replied...anyway I love the way the purple flowers are dotted around like Christmas bulbs...

don't you think it's the sweetest thing you've seen!

I would like to take this time to thank each and every one of you for visiting blog, I appreciate it and I'm very humble that you find my blog interesting to come back to read time after time, this also helps me find more interesting reading for you...and of course keeping my creative drive flowing...so I thank you.

Merry Christmas to you all, and wishing you all a Happy New Year.

Kirstie

and the

Adeline Country Cottage Family

xxxx

can't wait to see you all in the New Year 2011

Inspiring Christmas Table Setting part 2 and Giveaway Winners

As Christmas is getting closer and we are still searching for idea's on how to decorate our tables I share with you part 2 of Inspiring Christmas Table Settings, I will get to our winners of my giveaway alittle later, so in the mean time...

we begin with a more softer colour palette, white, water blue, pink and silver...

 for a center piece I have used a vintage clear water blue pedestal bowl and just added some silver glass ornaments for interest, a tall blue vase filled with pale pink roses...

 

the vintage clear water blue pedestal bowl can be found at antique stores from time to time, expect to pay up to $70 this one here was $65 glass Christmas ornaments $6 each and the beautiful roses $8...

once again lovely silver cutlery to add balance to the table and complement the Christmas ornaments and napkin rings which cost around $8 for a box of 12...

stunning vintage plates with just a hint of blue lovely little pink roses just sets the scene, a plate like these can set you back $20 to $40 a plate and the platter's on the dresser in the back ground around $60 to $70 but well worth it as they are just beautiful...

the sweet little pink vintage wine glasses with there little bows around the edges are just divine, $25 a set of 6

maybe change the Christmas ornaments for some extra colour perhaps...

 the very muted blue and green vintage water glasses are a set of six... 2 blue, 2 green, and 2 pink, these can be picked for a few dollars at a opp/thrifty store from time to time, but be awhere that you may need to build your set as I did, one or two at a time, I believe they are normally sets of 6 of the one colourway originally...

this time I went for lots of vintage linen layering, the top two are are heavily laced around the edges, would you believe the large one on the bottom is a dust ruffle that is doubled over to give the feeling of luxury...

I have enjoyed doing this setting, love the colorway and how quick and easy it came to mind...

I hope you have enjoyed Inspiring Christmas Table Setting Part 2.

Now to announce the 2 winners...who left comments on my last post to go in the running for my gift tag Christmas packs...

and the first winner is...

No 8 Carilyn from My Lil Rosebud

and the second winner is...

No 10 Lisa from Inn Country

congrats to you both, inbox me with your details so I can send them straight out to you and I hope you both enjoy my Christmas tags.

Inspiring Christmas Table Setting part 3 may come a little earlier as I have some exciting news I would like to share with you all as well.

Thank you and I hope you have enjoyed my inspiration for Christmas...

Kirstie.