Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Christmas Centrepiece.




Well l don't often bang on about the weather...(that's usually hubby's job:-)) however the day after the
 37 degree heat last week we had a violent (golfball size hail) storm rip through our town tearing roofs off , upending trees and just generally leaving a path of destruction. We count ourselves very lucky to only have the garden shredded to pieces....then last night it was cold enough to light fires and turn electric blankets on....Struth... what's goin' on!!!



Anyway.....bedroom pic with tutu.

 
l think the single most thing l love about vintage shopping is the randomness of the stuff to be found....and how inspiring it can be.
 
 
 
Scanning the Salvo's l spotted a shelf devoted entirely to ballet trophies, and each one only 99 cents....that alone was enough to make me drag a couple home to experiment on:-)).... but right away l thought they'd look pretty with a coat of white paint and a "new"vintage frock and wings. 
When they were done l figured they'd make a lovely Christmas table centrepiece.
Pic on the right is the before. 

 
l would have just set them up on a tray with mercury glass balls and choccies, but couldn't believe my eyes when l stumbled across this horse drawn (Cinderella-ish) carriage decoration for only 50 cents at the opshop last week.....the perfect match. The carriage roof opens up...great for filling with lollies. 
 
 
 

 
l loved Sandy Fosters ballet gift tag  (last post) so much l had to try and paint a few "Nutcracker inspired" gift tags of my own....l played around a little with different fabric bows. 
 
   
 
And made a Christmassy ballerina garland.
The beads are tiny mercury glass ones that were the ringers out of vintage Christmas bells.



Daughter and l are trying to do a bit of beachy Christmas theme this year and loved some of the ideas in this pic..... found here.
 
 
Have a wonderful week and stay safe, thanks so much for stopping by.

Til next time,

Bron.

 

17 comments:

  1. So you do have the weather with us :-) snows Ballerinas are beautiful - you are well and bought white paint gave them a beautiful new life wonderful! A car for Cinderella fairy tale it is ! Wonderful photos!
    Have a nice day!!!!!!!!
    xoxo...by Vicky

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    1. Thank you so much Michaela....so happy you enjoyed the ballerina pics...hope you have an awesome weekend.

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  2. I am always inspired when I pop on over to your blog. How clever to spray the old trophies. I love the makeover and of course the tiny star chenille santas. They are a favourite of mine.

    Enjoy the weekend, hope the weather improves. Crazy weather here too Bron...It is only 19 today but back to hot on the weekend...blah.

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    1. Hi Bron, just testing my avatar as I accidentally deleted it :)

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    2. l too love the chenille santas, mine look a bit manky but that just adds to the charm hey :-)) Yeh it's just weird weather isn't it...hope your weekend is wonderful Tam.

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  3. Your little ballerinas are beautiful - what an inspired idea. And how amazing that the carriage turned up too ... M x

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    1. Thanks so much for your lovely comment Marina...glad you liked the painted trophies...l hope it's an idea you might be able to use sometime.Thanks for popping over for a visit.

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  4. What a gorgeous pretty pink centrepiece - this is putting me in the mood for decorating my house & trimming the tree! I hope you are enjoying the lead up to Christmas.
    x
    Melissah

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    1. Oh thanks so much Melissah..it's so great if l've inspired you...hope you really enjoy all your decorating.

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  5. Hi Bron~

    Yur decorations are soooooooo BEAUTIFUL !! And the tags that you so lovingly painted..... Sigh !!!! You are so gifted my dear, yes indeed! Love all your special touches and the lovely centerpiece too.
    Enjoy decking the halls!
    XO~ Steph

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such lovely kind words Steph. Hope your weekend is wonderful.

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  6. Bron I love everything! Your photography & the neutrals with the pops of colours. The horsedrawn carriage loooks perfect full of lollies. Your nutcracker gift tags &ballerina garland are a feast for my eyes .... truly gorgeous!

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    1. Thanks so much for the lovely comments about the pics. It was such a dull old day when l took them, what would we do without P/shop...Hope your week is cruising along fantastically.

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  7. Ballerinas are wonderful! I love all of your ideas! We have in Poland -6 degrees Celsius so I envy 37 degree!!! Your pics are fantastic!!! Bron on my blog is Liebster Blog Award for You!!!Hugs Ala

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    1. Thanks so much Alice...only 6 in Poland that's pretty damm cold, l guess youre headed for a white Christmas. Thanks for awarding my blog the leibster award, it may take a little while for me to accept it in a post but thanks so much l really appreciate you thinking of me. Have a wonderful (warm:-)) week.

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  8. So so pretty! I love the Ballerina Garland and the paintings are very sweet.Did you do those as well?

    Loving your style beautiful blog I will be back.Wishing you a very Merry Christmas~Blessings Kim

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  9. Thanks so much for stopping by... and yes Kim l did paint the ballerinas, they were fun to do and just add a personal touch for gifts. l will pop over and visit your blog as well....Merry Christmas to you and your family for the festive season.

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