Saturday, November 26, 2011

Silver and White

I'll be using a lot of  silver and white this Christmas.  Yesterday, I was playing around with the top of my chippy cabinet. I don't have a fireplace mantel, but I have surfaces around the house I'll be dressing up.  I  wanted a festive spot to look at in my studio, and silver and white say festive to me.   I just grabbed a few things I already had and altered some of it.




In my last post you saw what looked like a crown.



This is actually part of a light fixture that I dry brushed with gesso,





and inserted one of my silver roses in the top.




I've been finding quite a few items in my stash that remind me of a crown.  Like this cup holder.  I shared this in an earlier post.  It was gold.  I painted it nickel silver.





One of my doves made it over to next in lavender.  Yes, I'm using lavender in my Christmas decor.  Why not?




A lamp fragment was painted white, and serves as a pedestal.  Do you recognize that piece holding the lavender? It's the base of a footstool I shared here. I removed the cushion and turned it upside down.  Hmmm, it's sorta crown like too.




My "snow" is gauze.  I may sprinkle a little glitter on it.



Like I said, this may not be traditional Christmas decor, but I like it.  So, the top of my chippy cabinet has gone from this,






to this.





 My angel bell gives my little mantel on the other side of the studio a festive feel.






and I'm incorporating my other ideas seen here around the house.



I'll be sharing as everything comes together.


Sharing With:
Thrifty Decor Chick: Before and After
Remodelaholic: Remodelaholic's Anonymous
No Minimalist Here: Open House Party
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Faded Charm: White Wednesday
House of Grace: Twice Owned Tuesday
Ivy and Elephants: What's It Wednesday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia: Tuesday's Treasures
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday
The Girl Creative: Just Something I Whipped Up
Dittle Dattle: Amaze Me Monday
Homemaker on a Dime: Creative Bloggers
Boogieboard Cottage: Masterpiece Monday
My Romantic Home: Show and Tell
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
Funky Junk Interiors: Saturday Nite Special
2805: Potpourri Party
The Rosegarden in Malevik: Saturday Show Off


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65 comments:

  1. Lavender and LinenNovember 26, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    They look like real crowns! Your silver touch.... looks beautiful!

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  2. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Love the 'crowns'!! You are very creative, I am learning a lot by visiting all of these parties. Thanks for the inspiration, following your now.

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  3. Vagabonds MercantileNovember 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I have to ask about your silver painting technique. It has just the finish I'm looking to do on some book ends.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    am fining the silver and white to be very attractive..I really like a limited color palette for Christmas decorating as it's very clean and elegant...beautiful vignettes...
    best,
    maureen

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  5. Katalina JewelryNovember 26, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    The silver is so elegant! Everything is just beautiful!

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  6. Honey at 2805November 26, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    It's a beautiful combination: silver, white and lavender. Your vignette is beautiful!

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  7. L'Heure Bleue At HomeNovember 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Looks like a winter wonderland to me! I love using lots of white and silver during the festive season.

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  8. Honey at 2805November 26, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I was so carried away with how pretty this is, I forgot to say thank you for linking this gorgeous post to Potpourri Friday!

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  9. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    That looks so beautiful!!!

    Aimee from ItsOverflowing.com

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  10. Rose Garden MalevikNovember 26, 2011 at 2:05 PM

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  11. Amy ChalmersNovember 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    That really does look like a crown! I am all for doing things a little different. I'll give you the thumbs up on the lavendar, it is purple after all, the best kind of purple, that hazy smokey purple.

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  12. Laura BradleyNovember 26, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    You have such good taste!

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  13. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 26, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Well you had me fooled becuase I thought it was a crown. I love all your pretty decor and the vingette on top of the cabinet.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  14. MimiNovember 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I think the silver Christmas decor is absolutely fabulous. I'd do it myself if I thought my daughter would let me get away with it.

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  15. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmNovember 26, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    So very pretty...love the "crowns" :) Laurel

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  16. Amy KinserNovember 26, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Very pretty! You create wonderful vignettes.

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  17. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️November 26, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I love the crowns!

    Dee

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  18. Cassie BustamanteNovember 26, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    so pretty! i lvoe silver and white- timeless and shimmery!

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  19. TracyNovember 26, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful! Just proves you don't need a mantel or traditional Christmas items to create a festive and gorgeous display!

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  20. SImple and Serene LivingNovember 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    very elegant and festive, Rosemary.
    Laura

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  21. Angie @ Knick of TimeNovember 26, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Love the combination of white and silver!

    I hope you'll link up to Knick of Time Tuesday again next week and enter my canvas photo print giveaway going on now.

    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time Interiors

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  22. Little City FarmNovember 26, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    That angel bell is my favourite part. Very elegant.

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  23. andrea@townandprairieNovember 26, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    That angel with the lamb is lovely. Going to your site, Rosemary, is always like an open invite for eye candy! andrea@townandprairie

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  24. KellyNovember 26, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Love all your unique Christmas like items put together on your cabinet. I like silver and white used at Christmas too and plan to use it in my home as well. I'm almost done decorating the outside of my house, but haven't started on the inside yet. Looks like you'll be having a vintage style Christmas this year!

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  25. PJH DesignsNovember 26, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Lovely as usual Rosemary. I too am doing silver and white but I'm throwing in a little pink also. Love your vignettes. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Courtney ~ French Country CottageNovember 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary!! Thanks for linking up this week! :)

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  27. Myric November 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Everything looks lovely! I love your taste! I am thinking of white Christmas theme too just to bring a little bit of winter snow in AZ :)

    xo
    Myric

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  28. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkieNovember 26, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I love silver and white for the holidays. Can't wait to see what you come up with@

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  29. KarenNovember 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary, I love silver and white for Christmas. I think the Lavender is a lovely addition.

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  30. Heaven's WalkNovember 26, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Well....I see that you were honest about not putting your lavender away for the season, Rosemary! It really does look fantastic out there amongst the white and silver. Your decor is always so serene looking. ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  31. The Polka Dot ClosetNovember 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I think it looks fabulous and I love anything crowns!!

    Carol

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  32. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 26, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Very pretty Rosemary!! You always create such beautiful vignettes! Martina

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  33. Cottage and BroomeNovember 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    So pretty, love the silver! Laura

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  34. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)November 27, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Gorgeous and elegant! Thanks for sharing.
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  35. miss flibbertigibbetNovember 27, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Just beautiful. I am a huge fan of silver at Christmas...so sparkly.The lavender is unique and adds a wonderful scent too...LOVE IT ALL

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  36. SylviaNovember 27, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Gorgeous!!!

    Sylvia

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  37. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingNovember 27, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Hi Rosemary,
    Just beautiful, white,glimmer and shine just like snow and ice.
    Very nice Christmas decor...
    Love the dove in the lavender.
    Have a great week.
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  38. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Rosemary,

    Beautiful vignette! I also love silver and white, especially mercury glass ornaments and votive cups!

    Kris

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  39. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeNovember 27, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Oh, so pretty! Perfect winter mantle Rosemary!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    everything looks peaceful and heavenly - you have such a lovely sense of style for your own home as well as the pretty treasures you create. thanks for the inspiration!! xo, diane

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  41. reFresh reStyleNovember 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Love your silver and white! hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
    Debbie

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  42. Suzanne MacCrone Rogers • Italian Girl in Georgia™November 27, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    So pretty. LOVE your silver and white and I do think that it's just perfect for a winter wonderland Christmas!

    Found you on French Country's Feathered Nest Friday. Glad I did ~ I'll come back again soon.

    Ciao,
    Suzanne

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  43. WhyCuzICanNovember 27, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Really loving your silver and white Christmas, Rosemary! :) Yours is a blog I'm always amazed at-- you ROCK!

    Second Suzanne in a row commenting, by the looks of it!

    Visiting from Dittle Dattle Amaze Me Monday linky party,
    Smiles, Suzanne at WhyCuzICan in NW Illinois

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  44. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHNovember 27, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    What beautiful vignettes and photography!

    ♥Linsey

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  45. ReviNovember 28, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I LOVE metals with white, too! As usual, we are on the same page. I'm just not as far along as you are! Maybe we're in the same book, a few pages apart. :)Your vignettes are always inspiring!
    -Revi

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  46. WendyNovember 28, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Lavender is a great partner with silver. I like the cool and icey look of your Christmas decor.

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  47. Crazy WonderfulNovember 28, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Love all the silver and chippy together - gorgeous!

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  48. CherylNovember 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Girl... your so darn talented!!! Everything looks amazing. I'm off to buy some silver paint lol

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  49. Mikey FullerNovember 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is so pretty! I knew it was you as soon as I saw the first photo! Beautiful!

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  50. SibylleNovember 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    great choice, love silver and white!

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  51. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Nothing more beautiful than a silver and white Christmas! Love it!

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  52. ClareNovember 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Wow, that is so beautiful! I really love the angel with the lamb. Gorgeous! :)

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  53. Lucinda LaymanNovember 28, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    This is beautiful and elegant. Silver and white are timeless.Great choice!!

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  54. LoriNovember 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    SOOOO pretty! I love all the sparkle and glam!

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  55. Julie MarieNovember 29, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Hi there... I am partying with Patti and Paula at Ivy and Elephants and popped over from there... your silver Christmas decor is just stunning!... love all of your crowns, fit for a Queen... xoxo Julie Marie

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  56. lvroftiquesNovember 29, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I love the silver decor! And I LOVE anything crown! *winks*....No idea where that comes from ..it must be that "delusional" thing lol!I was also very inspired by the crystals in the vase. They really do look icy and frosty Christmasy!Beautiful Rosemary! Vanna

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  57. Sandi~A Cottage MuseNovember 30, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Loving your look for the holidays!

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  58. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Love the silver and white. Found your link on Savvy Southern Style. I'm using lots of silver and mercury glass this year too.

    Kristen

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  59. RhondaNovember 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Found your blog at Faded Charm and love it!

    Your decorating is gorgeous!

    Silver is very Christmas to me.

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  60. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasNovember 30, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    This is beautiful Rosemary! I LOVE silver and white too...it is so serene and peaceful...

    Love it!

    Lou Cinda

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  61. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I love everything about your designs. Silver and gold is beautiful together anyway.
    Pat from Pat's Pink Apron

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  62. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 1, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Rosemary, Thank you for sharing your pretty Christmas decor at the Open House party. Everything you create is always beautiful and this vignette is no exception.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  63. Erin of Salvaged WhimsyDecember 2, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Gorgeous and so creative- I would expect nothing less from you. It's funny that out of hundreds of links (at link parties), I always seem to click on yours each week! When your blog pops up, I always think..."I should have known this was villabarnes" :)

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  64. MarigeneDecember 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    You are most creative...the vignette is stunning! Thank you for sharing.

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  65. LiliDecember 10, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    It's so amazing to see you pull all the litle bits and pieces together to create your vignettes. Love how you incorporated the lavender. And the sweet angel holding the lamb is so precious. ~Lili

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