Monday, December 5, 2011

SIMPLE...

If you've been reading this blog for awhile you know that the word that best describes my holiday decorating style is

SIMPLE.

My Christmas mantle is no exception.











Tinsel and bottle brush trees in antique containers like brown transferware and tarnished silver as well as mercury glass candle holders mingled with my ever present wasp nests ( check out the huge wasp nest from my friend Euna)  and a teeny bird nest. 

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who left a sweet and much appreciated comment on my last two posts TRANSFORMATION and SHABBY CHIC ON FRIDAY. 

I love you all and have the best intentions to thank each of you personally. Life just gets in the way sometimes.

Hope you understand.... 
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20 comments:

  1. Sweet Old VintageDecember 5, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Not completely simple... there are allot of objects.... Very vintage and sweet....

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  2. PollyDecember 5, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    so pretty....especially those silvery trees! simple is good!

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  3. Amy KinserDecember 5, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I think this is gorgeous. Absolutely every detail is gorgeous.

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  4. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love your style. It's just beautiful..Happy Holidays

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  5. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasDecember 5, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Beautiful....I love the pure serene feel of it...and those wasp nests! LOVE those! So much texture....beautiful!

    Lou Cinda

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  6. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEDecember 5, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    looks very pretty! Simple is always good...and peaceful!

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  7. imsteelefullofscrapDecember 5, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Well for simple it sure is gorgeous!!! Love your blog I am a newbie!

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  8. flowers on my tableDecember 5, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Hello again Shelley, thankyou for your visit and kind remarks. Your mantle is unusual and lovely. Have a great week, love Linda x

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  9. The Polka Dot ClosetDecember 5, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I do minimal decorating too, yours is gorgeous!!

    Carol

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  10. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Oh this is so very pretty!! Your clock face- is that an image that you copied or is that a real clock face? I love it and the hornets nest and all those great frames!!!

    Would love to incorporate a vignette like this in my home somewhere!! Just beautiful

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  11. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 6, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Simple elegance...love it!

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  12. sweetpeaDecember 6, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    mary ellen, yes that is an actual old wooden clock face. thanks for looking.

    hugs,

    shelley

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  13. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopDecember 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I love everything you do...you just have such a gift for making everything look beautiful! x0

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  14. Erin of Salvaged WhimsyDecember 6, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful. love the tinsel trees.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    It's gorgeous!!! LOVE the colors in these treasures!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  16. Anne LorysDecember 7, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I wouldn't say just simple, but rather simply beautiful!

    Do you have a new camera?

    XOXO,
    Anne

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  17. Heaven's WalkDecember 7, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love all the textures, and those sweet little trees in the unexpected containers! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  18. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 9, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    It looks absolutely gorgeous! Simple yes, but so sophisticated. I love your style. We'd be honored if you'd share in our linky party. Hope you can make it!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  19. BohemianDecember 12, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    You do Simple so Beautifully! Loving the Organic touches and the soothing palette of your Christmas Styling!

    Christmas Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  20. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Hi Shelley,
    Your vignettes are so beautiful!! I always love seeing your home, you have such a great eye for decorating!
    Hope your having a lovely week.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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