Besides decorating our new home, I now am decorating it for the holidays. Fun on top of more fun! My arrangements are simpler, with more organic components. I still have a soft spot for sentimental family things, and have found room in our small sunroom for my traditional red and green gems. I’ll show pictures of it one day soon.
In our great room, I created this side table from a vintage laundry basket. When the sides are folded down, and a glass top added – it makes a sturdy and just-the-right-height table. And I can’t get enough of a vintage, industrial metal look these days. The lamp is new – from my friend Lisa’s shop – Elegant Details in Mill Creek. A couple of hand crafted Santas, a few natural elements, and a vintage wood box from France.
I hope you are finding some time to enjoy some holiday traditions and activities too!
Tags: holiday decor, repurposing, upcycling
December 3, 2010 at 9:08 AM |
Oh yah I see the floor of the new house! You know, it remind me of some Taiwanese office floors. They are easy to clean for sure!
December 3, 2010 at 9:15 AM |
These concrete floors are so easy to live with! I am all about low maintenance.
December 3, 2010 at 9:58 AM |
Love that table! I am on the lookout for more vintage industrial for my place too!
December 3, 2010 at 11:18 AM |
The whole steampunk thing intrigues me as well. The recent shindig you attended sounded fascinating!
December 3, 2010 at 12:57 PM |
Ahhh, I want my entire holiday to feel just like your wonderful little vignette…so soothing.
December 3, 2010 at 1:06 PM |
Thanks for the nice observation. I’m looking forward to having you see the place in person soon!
December 5, 2010 at 10:51 AM |
i enjoyed all your email on your trip hope i can see you guys this year
December 5, 2010 at 5:39 PM |
It would be great to see you too for our annual get together. Hope all is healthy and happy your way.
December 6, 2010 at 9:50 AM |
What a great way to show off the laundry basket! I love the industrial look too. It sure updates the house and mine is starting to look like a granny lives here!
December 6, 2010 at 11:09 AM |
I know just what you mean with our homes starting to look like a granny lives there. I love being a grandma, but don’t want my home to look like one lives there! Much joy to you this holiday season!
December 10, 2010 at 8:08 PM |
Oh I LOVE this idea!! Wonderful!
December 11, 2010 at 7:58 AM |
Having raised two “active” boys, I am a big fan of furniture with rounded edges. Glass tops in general make me sort of crazy, but the round ones seem to have a higher survival rate. Thanks for the nice blog visit, and happy holiday wishes to you!