Tuesday, December 11, 2012

O Christmas Tree

In keeping with my natural woodsy Christmas theme this year my tree has the same log cabiny snowy vibe happening.


I used a lot of burlap ribbon and natural elements like pine cones.


This Happy Holidays ribbon I found at Michael's and just cut it and stuck it in the tree, doesn't get easier than that.


This idea is all over Pinterest but I modge podged some ornaments in book pages.  Most people use beautiful old music sheets or vintage books.  I used an old paperback detective story I picked up at a junk shop, I don't necessarily recommend this!  The Mr. pointed out there were a few 4 letter words on them that I didn't notice, oops!  Nothing says Merry Christmas like curse word laden ornaments :)

I also love all the flocked trees I have been seeing, so I picked up a couple of cheap flocked garlands and wound them thru my tree to give me the same look.


I made this cute garland out of old book pages (curse word free this time!) and yarn. 


Remember my DIY wrapping paper? I've been busy spray painting more.




I tried to get a couple of night time shots too...


(just noticing as I edit this photo that my favorite 4 year old put her little red and green Christmas chain on the tree, sneaky girl, can you spot it?)


Merry Christmas!

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24 comments:

  1. Luci @Bungalow At HomeDecember 11, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    So pretty Kelly!! I love the idea of a theme tree but no can do with 3 opinionated kiddos with favorite ornaments and so on.. So cute your daughter snuck in the red and green:)

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  2. angela hodges abodeDecember 11, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Love your Christmas decor!

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  3. Trisha @ The Sweet SurvivalDecember 11, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Gorgeous! I love your book page garland and ornaments! Your daughter is so funny that is totally something my eldest would do.

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  4. Roxanne ReinhartDecember 11, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    It is beautiful...truly beautiful!!

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  5. Bethany@http://thislittleestate.blogspot.ca/December 11, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    I love your tree Kelly! The natural elements are so cute! The curse word ornaments will be the talk of the Christmas party, Im sure! I love how your daughter snuck in her own decorative touch on the tree too. She must get that need to create from her Mamma?
    PS: My kids have moved their favouritte decorations on our tree down to their level and spiderman was in the manger.. ;) Kids are the best.
    xo

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  6. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Gorgeous!! Absolutely stunning, I love the wrapping paper too!

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  7. The CottagerDecember 11, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    so pretty kelly! i LOVE the garland you made from the old book pages and i had a good laugh over the modge podged ornaments with the curse words :)

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  8. Megan CDecember 11, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    I love your tree! This is going to be my inspiration from now on!!!!

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  9. Sew a Fine SeamDecember 11, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely! Love how you added the flocked garland - I will have to remember that little trick! what a great idea!
    And I still just love your modern looking fireplace with all your other stuff! I was thinking about it the other day and thinking 'now which blog was that? i sure hope I followed it!' so glad I did!

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  10. Ashley C.December 11, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    So pretty - love, love, love it!

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  11. Kristen WhitbyDecember 11, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    What a gorgeous tree! I totally giggled when I read about your curse word ornaments! Love it! I totally did that once with a tray I mod podged book pages to. I realized after I took pictures of stuff on it, that it had a big old cuss word front and center! LOL! I love all of your beautiful touches to your tree!!

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  12. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Such a beautiful tree!! Luv the addition of the flocked garland. Soo wanting to use that idea. I too have been admiring the flocked trees..... this is very doable . Thanks for sharing.
    Cheers, Gee
    Come one over and visit at my place :-)

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  13. Jacquie@KCEdventuresDecember 11, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Gorgeous tree! And yes, I found your daughter's garland - mine keeps sneaking some of her homemade beaded ornaments on ours. I'm trying to integrate more burlap into our decorating this year so this is a nice example for me - thanks!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Your tree is beuatiful, love the burlap garland, and flock garland, the gifts, well everything, Nice Job!! I have a shabby white tree this year, love it

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 12, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Just gorgeous, Kelly! The tree and mantle are perfect. Thank you for sharing your pretty Christmas decor at the Open House party. Happy Holidays.

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  16. Marie ArdenDecember 13, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    It is so pretty I love white so much! Happy holidays

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  17. sheerserendipityDecember 13, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Such a beautiful Christmas tree... I love the natural elements you used to decorate, truly gorgeous!

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  18. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)December 13, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    What a lovely tree and fireplace/mantel! Creative and woodsy, I love the combo!
    Cindy

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  19. Yvonne @ StoneGableDecember 13, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Oh, this is so beautiful Kelly! I went with a natural and flocked looking tree this year too! I love your curse word free paper garland!!! You really have the touch! I am so inspired every time I visit!

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  20. BECKYDecember 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Wow, Kelly! Your tree is just so lovely! When I saw it come up on my screen, I just sighed...the perfect blend of pretty natural and simple elements! Love how you tucked the burlap garland, too! Thanks so much for sharing at Blissful Whites Wednesday!
    Christmas joy to you!
    Becky

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  21. shaggysheephomeDecember 13, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    This is one of my favorite trees so far !!!! So glade to be following your blog!

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  22. Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.caDecember 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Your wrapping paper is lovely, and the house tour was awesome too. Love your place!

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  23. AprilDecember 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I loved your paper, and I love your tree!! Woodsy christmas decor is my favorite, and yours is perfection. I like the bits of flocked garland instead of the whole tree :) Saw you at TTT!
    ~April @DimplesandDelights

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  24. Leslie HarrisDecember 15, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Beautiful! I love the whole look.
    Leslie (aka gwen moss)

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