Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Winter White

I decided to keep my bottle brush trees out after Christmas, because I love them so much, and add some other natural looking elements:
a ball of string from the dollar store,
twigs in an urn,
a stack of books in the form of a loosely shaped tree (I found these books at the library for .10 each and ripped the covers off). If there wasn't a foot of snow right now covering the ground I would go on a little hunt for pinecones--I'll have to remember to do that next fall.
I love the look of the creams and whites on Jaqueline ...
wintry, yet warm.
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33 comments:

  1. Sarah @ threeboys-home.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Looks great! I love those little trees:)

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  2. Madigan at madiganmadeJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Michele, what a serene vignette! The books look so interesting stacked that way and I love the addition of the twine. (and I always love a chalkboard...)

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  3. Annie LouiseJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Looks beautiful. I love how you did the make-shift tree out of books. I never would have thought to put something so simple as white twine in a vignette--it looks stunning together.
    Jeanette

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  4. Michael - InnkeeperJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    i often find this time of year so hard to decorate. i just want clean and simple.

    this fits the bill perfectly! love it!

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  5. ShannonJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Very simple and so cute!

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  6. RobinJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Your display is so lovely. I love the little trees mixed in - now you have me wishing I would have kept mine out a little longer.

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  7. Sixty-Fifth AvenueJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    So pretty! I need to get more of those bottle brushes, I love them.
    New follower.

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  8. High Street CottageJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Very pretty. I love the unframed chalk board. A nice touch.

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  9. DianeJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I wonder....do you suppose you can bleach pinecones like they bleach the bottlebrush trees? Wouldn't that be neat!
    Love your still life. Especially the books.
    Diane

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  10. RobbyJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Fantasticly simple little corner!

    http://downonsanford.blogspot.com/

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  11. MarieJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Hi Michele - I love your winter white vignette. That whole look is perfection! I don't blame you for leaving the feather trees out, they look good with your vintage collection.

    Stopping by from Vintage Inspiration Friday. Happy weekend!
    -marie

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  12. Miss Mustard SeedJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I love the stack of books. That is my favorite part of the whole thing. Is that silly? :)

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  13. Alabaster Rose DesignsJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Hi,
    I love, love, love your vignette, just beautiful!! Love your blog, it's wonderful!!
    Have a great weekend.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  14. { L }January 7, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    So peaceful and pretty! Love those trees.

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  15. The British HomemakerJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    this looks so pretty :)

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  16. Beth@The Stories of A2ZJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    It's beautiful! I love your bottle brush trees!

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  17. Debra@Common GroundJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Michele, my bottle brush trees are still out too. Part of my "winter" decor. Love your books and urn on your gorgeous blue dresser. Thanks so much for linking up with VIF!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  18. LaurenJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Saw you on TatorTots and Jello and I'm now a new follower. What a beautiful display.

    www.theelephantstrunk42.blogspot.com

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  19. Beth@The Stories of A2ZJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I'm back again :). I'm having a Winter Mantel Party and would be honored if you stopped by and linked up! http://www.thestoriesofa2z.com/2011/01/winter-mantel-linky-party.html

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  20. Amy KinserJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I think this is a great vignette. Love how you did the books to look like an informal tree. Very pretty.

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  21. Laura SennottJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I love this vignette, especially the books, what a great idea!

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  22. RobinJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Michelle...I'm a nut for all hues of creamy whites and your vignette is so beautiful.

    I'd be so excited if you dropped in and linked something wonderful on Wednesdays at All Things Inspired...if you have an extra minute!
    xo
    Robin
    All Things Heart and Home

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  23. Betsi*January 10, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I LOVE your whites! Have you seen the new Country Living magazine? Right up your alley!
    I dream of doing my home in whites and ivories but my husband isn't so keen on the look.

    Visiting from Heather's site! I always love your posts.

    Betsi*
    *My Three Little Birds*

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  24. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    So darling~ Love it! :)

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  25. LUCKY 7 DESIGNJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Really nice...love the white and creams with the blue! Great job!

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  26. Jennifer~My Vintage BlissJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Hi I am a new follower-I saw your link on the Stories of A to Z. Love your mantle display ~ very pretty!

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  27. katieJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Love the books!

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  28. LindaJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Really pretty! I love the books!

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  29. Simply BungalowJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Simple and beautiful.
    ~Heidi

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  30. Melanie {The Tiny Tudor}January 11, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I love this display. The book tree is so clever!

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  31. Leslie @ goodbye, house! HELLO, HOME!January 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM

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    I saved it in my decor inspiration folder. I hope you don't mind ;)
    HUGS and blessings,
    Leslie

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  32. Paige @ The Wandering CottageJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Very pretty!

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  33. A Cottage MuseJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Love the way you've diplayed the books!

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