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November 5, 2007
Posted by: Alli at 12:01 pm
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I am loving having the “niche” over my fireplace……It provides such a great area to decorate!
I cannot imagine wasting this great space with a television! hahahah My husband would proably not agree…..I wanted to share with you my display for Thanksgiving. I simply took branches from a curly willow tree and added some “bittersweet berries” and a centerpiece was made! You don’t get much easier than that. The plates on the bottom are some I found at TJ Maxx many years ago, and I will also use them on my table for the month of November. The candles in the back are actually battery operated, so no danger of fire. The seagrass trukey was a gift from my mother, also many years ago. You can always add to your holiday decorations from year to year, and sometimes get bargains for the next year at after holiday sales! Happy Decorating!
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1. That is really really ugly. No imagination… Old’fashioned grandma looking.
by teresa — 11/6/07 at 9:06 am #
2. Teresa,
Thanks for visiting the site, and I hope you will check in again soon….What do you have over your fireplace???? I am always looking for new ideas.
alli
by Alli — 11/6/07 at 9:21 am #
3. The harvest look isn’t about looking trendy. It’s warm, about family and food. Your display says harvest in a classy way. I like your item placement, and it’s always nice to use special seasonal pieces year after year, especially those that are gifts
Laura
by Laura — 11/6/07 at 11:46 am #
4. PS. The plates may be making it seem a wee bit cluttered and may be what sparked the old fashioned comment above. I can see where the plates could lend a great Victorian or Ethan Allen kind of look, but they do give the fireplace an old fashioned air that might not be what you’re going for, simply because of what they’re surrounded by.
by Laura — 11/6/07 at 11:49 am #
5. Allii, I really like your mantel decorations. I keep looking for a mantel for our fireplace. We have a huge wall mirror, but no place to put anything. For girls who like to decorate we need places to PUT stuff. I love the branches and berries, what a wonderful natural look . . . brings the change of seasons right into the house. Your plates are beautiful as well. Part of decorating for the holidays is bringing out those cherished items that bring back wonderful memories of loved ones and our times together. I hope you continue to have many wonderful memories to add from this year’s celebration.
by Deb — 11/6/07 at 12:32 pm #
6. Thanks Laura,
I am a stickler for tradition, and it is important to me to use things that have sentimental meaning. The fact that everyone is different and have different styles in decorating is what “makes the world go round”……I am glad you are enjoying the site and I hope you will visit often.
Have a wonderful holiday season.
happy decorating,
alli
by Alli — 11/6/07 at 2:15 pm #
7. Thank you Deb,
I do love my “stuff”….it is always fun to bring out the decorations from years past, and you know we must add to them every year!!!
Thanks for you kind comments and have a wonderful holiday!
alli
by Alli — 11/6/07 at 2:17 pm #
8. Hi Alli,
You have a wonderful inspirational collection that reflects the season. The branches and berries are doubled in the mirror and speak to a bountiful harvest. The plates announce its a season of feasting, the candles add “warmth” and ” light”. A “gift” means its a season of giving to others. All in All, a wonderful display to reflect on, and be inspired to give thanks.
Thanks for sharing it.
by Cathy — 11/6/07 at 2:22 pm #
9. Thanks Cathy,
I appreciate your kind remarks….you always know the perfect thing to say!
Take care,
alli
by Alli — 11/6/07 at 2:29 pm #
10. Hi Alli
It is amazing how each person has his or her own concept of what is good design. We bloggers, all love your mantle piece holiday decor. I love the idea of your incorporating the old with the new and adding inspirational pieces that are memorabilia in your family. There are many people who wish they had something of this nature to adorn their homes. Thank you for sharing with us.
Betty
by Betty — 11/6/07 at 3:36 pm #
11. Alli,
What a wonderful way to decorate for Fall. Using what nature has given us, along with the special pieces which inspirer our sense of family tradition. Job well done. Happy Fall, Love, Janice
by Janice — 11/6/07 at 3:43 pm #
12. Thanks Betty,
I love decorating and this blog gives us all the freedom to express our ideas and opinions, that is what makes this project so special and unique!
I know i am having fun and i hope you are too!!!!
Take care my friend and as always “happy decorating”
alli
by Alli — 11/6/07 at 3:45 pm #
13. Ali, I loved your mantel the moment I saw it before I even read about the pieces and their meaning!!! I love all of the treasures that I have collected over the years from friends and family and love to display them all year and thru the holiday!!! Have a beautiful Thanksgiving and fall!!!!
by Pam — 11/6/07 at 3:53 pm #
14. Thanks Pam,
I am glad you could relate to the post…..Friends and Family and special memories are what make the holidays so special.
I hope you and yours have a fabulous Holiday season!
alli
by Alli — 11/6/07 at 4:16 pm #
15. Thank you Janice,
I know you are looking forward to making some lasting memories in you beautiful new home….
Enjoy.
alli
by Alli — 11/6/07 at 4:17 pm #
16. I really like your arrangment but the plates are two much
by shante — 11/11/07 at 12:54 am #
17. Hi Shante,
Thanks for visiting the site and I hope you will come again soon…..
I am a china and plate “nut” and I use them all over my home. I guess it comes from loving tea sets as a child….LOL.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
take care,
alli
by Alli — 11/11/07 at 11:28 am #
18. hi! again, i love the ideas…here is one for you from me…you can use it next year
I collected branches from trees with my 2 year old son, which he loved. He saved a few…one is a horse, the other a sword..how he knows what a Knight is…that is beyond me!
I used a thick paint brush and craft glue, the clear kind and then sprinkled them with “sugar” white” and silver glitter. The finished look makes them appear to be frozen. I put them on my mantle with white strings of twinkle lights and silver glass ball ornaments. I have also used fresh cut pine boughs with them. They look great all day, but at night, with the twinkle lights on and the room lights off, it really looks incredible!
by cynthia — 11/29/07 at 10:58 pm #
19. Great Idea Cynthia!
Thanks for sharing the tip and the sweet memory you will always share with your son. I bet you did not know you lived in an “enchanted forest”
LOL…..Happy Holidays and thanks again for visiting the blog!
alli
by Alli — 11/30/07 at 9:20 am #
20. I’m looking for a Native American/Indian girl that Homegoods and Tjmaxx were selling around Thanksgiving time for ,I think it was 19.99 Anyone know if any of your stores still have one I might purchase? She is about 19 inches tall and was made out of resin, but it looked like it was carved from wood..Appreciate you reading this.. Have a great day..
by Dale — 12/1/07 at 9:05 am #
21. Hi Dale,
Recently at my HomeGoods, they had a grouping of “harvest” items in the clearance section…look for the red bannner that says “clearance”. I will check my store for you….good luck with your search and happy holidays!
alli
by Alli — 12/1/07 at 10:27 am #
22. Hi Dale,
We understand that you have been trying to locate aNative American girl figurine. As an off-price retailer, we make every effort to keep our prices low, and our costs down, so that we can pass these savings on to our customers. For this reason, we do not provide a service of tracking merchandise. In addition, we do not have the privilege of ordering specific merchandise from our vendors. To locate the figurine, we suggest that you continue to check with the stores in your area directly. We would be happy to provide you with store locations in your area. If you would like a store list, please call our Customer Service Department directly at 1-800-888-0776.
Thank you!
Jessica
HomeGoods Customer Service
by HomeGoods Customer Service — 12/4/07 at 4:21 pm #