For the past few years, I have always used my collection of sugared fruit at the end of the railing of our staircase. I've had all this fruit for years and years and add to it from thrift stores or consignment shops.
Here is a picture of the stairs…
Here is the tree I finished this morning with all the fruit used for ornaments.
Come in and see how I used dried hydrangea for filler!
Remember the post I did on how to dry hydrangea? You can click HERE for that.
I used the dried flowers to tuck into the tree as a filler.
Great color for the season…
and wonderful texture too.
I used a roll of sage colored ribbon I bought at Michael's Craft store for a garland.
I even added some twigs I cut from a tree in the yard for added dimension.
The sparkle from the sugared fruit is a nice contrast with the natural element from the dried flowers.
The order of how I decorated the tree…
- lights
- dried hydrangea
- ribbon or garland
- sugared fruit
- twigs
- tree skirt
The tree skirt is a tutorial I did years ago. It's made from a fleece blanket and is a super easy NO SEW project that only cost $2.50 to make. Click HERE to see how.
Happy decorating!
~Karen~
As a Bah Humbug , to my amazement I really like this
ReplyDeleteOh, your tree is lovely. I've used poinsettias before on my tree but never thought of of using hydrangeas. They look so pretty. I've got plenty but not in that pretty green color.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
You have started right on time for most, the tree looks great and so does the surger fruit.
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law has always used hydrangeas on her elegant yet rustic style Christmas trees. They are a beautiful touch.
ReplyDeleteI have the glassy pears like your apples and a couple coveted grape clusters too. They are the special ornaments on my tree getting the prime spots.
You have done a great job on this tree and your stair post looks so nice.
It is absolutely STUNNING!!! Every bit of it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love those sugared fruits and the twigs add yet another woodsey dimension--just lovely...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! I really like the natural look eventhough lots of it is plastic!
ReplyDeleteEsther
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Lovely! I love what you have done, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI just posted on my blog my decorating adventures, I made a pinecone garland.
Your decorating amazes me. I wish you lived in California. I'd hire you to decorate my home. You have an awesome eye for elegance.
ReplyDeleteLooks really nice.
ReplyDeletePaula in KY
I can't wait for your whole house post. It's my favourite every year.
ReplyDeleteI love the fruit on your tree!! It reminds me of my vintage bottle brush trees with fruit on them. I never thought of doing a large tree to mirror my bottle brush trees on the mantle!!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen Your tree is beautifully different!!! I love it!!!! Love the hydrangeas!!!! Nice touch!!! I need to do something different this year too!!! Have a great week!!!
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AMarie
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! and great that you are using decorations differently this year. I will have to plant some hydrangeas I think in my new home. looking for ideas for the garden. hmmmm.......
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and your ideas are just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI used to decorate several trees in different themes but now I only do a couple.
I love Christmas decorating but I hate all of the work putting it away.
I once decorated a tree in white lights and all dried flowers. I had seen this done at a charity Christmas Tree auction and it makes a stunning display.
Your tree is lovely, especially with the addition of the hydrangea flowers. I always feel so guilty when I trim the flowers in the fall and throw them away.. Now I have a reason to dry them and repurpose them. Looking forward to seeing your house tour next week. Have fun decorating Karen.
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