Tuesday, December 6, 2011

More Color Please

I don't have a fireplace mantel, so I create Christmas vignettes on surfaces throughout my house.  Although my husband and two teen sons have been very nice about my silver and white Christmas "mantels", my sixteen year old asked if I was going to do vignettes with a little more "COLOR" in them. LOL.  Of course I was.  Here's one I put together on the low chest next to my desk in the living room.  I use it as a filing cabinet, and it has a great surface for display.




These are items I already had.  I dressed my demijohn with a small wreath from a garage sale.   The rest of the vignette consists of one of my vintage frames, thrift store silver bucket, eucalyptus wreath, tarnished silver tray, my carrier from the post seen here, free pine branches,  and dried roses.





The green and red floral details in the frame work for Christmas.  You don't have to have traditional Christmas items to create a festive feel.








I still have silver mixed in, but the wood, wicker, and greenery gives this vignette an earthy quality.

Although the vignettes in my studio are on the monotone side, I tried to add in darker colors and textural elements to ground them as well.  You saw the vignette I created on top of my chippy cabinet.  I mixed lavender in to break up the silver and white.



I shared the vignette on top of my little mantel in my last post.  Still silver and white, but the bottle brush wreath and baby's breath gives it texture, and the silver tones vary.



My tree is coming along.  Lots of silver and white on that baby.  I'll share it with you soon.

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31 comments:

  1. Joyce - Quilted NestDecember 6, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    A eucalyptus wreath for Christmas - perfect!

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  2. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaDecember 6, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Everything is just so pretty! Can't wait to see the tree :) Thanks for linking!
    XO
    Kristin

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  3. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Rosemary, what a pretty vignette! Even with that little bit of color, you still maintained that vintage feel! I love it!

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  4. Amy ChalmersDecember 6, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    All of the vignettes are pretty but I like the one with the silver and babies breath best!

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  5. Joy@aVintageGreenDecember 6, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Your tarnished silver with babys breath - so very lovely. All of your vignettes are a treat to see.
    -Joy

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  6. Leena Milligan LanteigneDecember 6, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I really like both vignette types - the white and silver and the one with the warmth of wood added to it. They are all so beautiful! You really are so talented, Rosemary! Merry Christmas! xoxo, Leena

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  7. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdDecember 6, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Everything you do is pretty Rosemary, color or not!

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 6, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary!! I can't wait to see your tree! Martina

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  9. Sara @ Forever and a RecipeDecember 6, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Love your vignette! Thanks for stopping by Forever & a Recipe to check out my flats! Your blog is great!

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  10. OliveDecember 6, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Brilliant to decorate the demijohn with a wreath. I posted my tree today. Happy Christmas Rosemary

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  11. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I'm sure the boys were blinded by all that color! LOL
    I love your gorgeous vignettes, and white is a color, too!
    Hugs,
    Patti
    Links open, come on by!We'd love to have you.

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  12. GailDecember 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Beautiful vignettes Rosemary! I love the wreath on the demijohn.

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  13. poppilinnstudiosDecember 6, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Love your vignettes! Everything is just beautiful.
    -Lynn

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  14. Julie MarieDecember 6, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Oh my, how beautiful!... I loved your all silver and white too, everything is just stunning!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  15. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    stunning vignettes...love the gilded frame and eucalyptus wreath with the silver tray...very pretty..
    best,
    maureen
    PS, can I borrow a couple of pics for a blog post? will include links back to you.. :)

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  16. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    These are gorgeous! I love silver and white together and you really made these special in your fabulous vignettes.

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  17. KellyDecember 6, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I like your latest vignette. The wicker bottle is especially nice! Looking forward to seeing your tree next.

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  18. TracyDecember 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    It looks beautiful Rosemary, different than your whites and grays but still with your style signature and great textures. Just lovely.

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  19. Mikey FullerDecember 6, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Lovely, as always! You are such an inspiration! Merry Christmas!!!

    Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
    www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com

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  20. Katie @ Wildwood CreekDecember 6, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Beautiful vignettes!

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  21. DeborahDecember 7, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Gorgeous!
    I cant wait to see your tree too!!

    Deborah xoxo

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  22. Barb December 7, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Rosemary, it is stunning. You definitely have the touch.

    Barb ♥

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  23. Faded CharmDecember 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Very pretty Rosemary. Love the color combo:-)

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  24. Atelier de CampagneDecember 7, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    That's my Rosemary! Always doing her best and delighting us with her creativity. Cheers sister!

    Trinidad

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  25. lvroftiquesDecember 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    It all looks FAA to me Rosemary! Did the boys like the textured more masculine vignette better? Vanna

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  26. Ricki TreleavenDecember 9, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    *love* the detail on that frame. Lovely vignette, Rosemary!

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  27. SarahDecember 9, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Fun to see your different vignettes. Thanks for sharing this inspiration.

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  28. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalDecember 9, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Your vignettes look so beautiful Rosemary! I love the silver with the natural wicker and the wood box. What a great frame too!

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  29. EileenDecember 10, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Always a pleasure to read your posts Rosemary, you have a great talent for setting things up. Love your vignettes.
    Eileen@ cottage beach house

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  30. LiliDecember 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    You sure are providing so much inspiration on here for us Rosemary! I have 2 huge bunches of eucalyptus...what a perfect idea to make them into a wreath. All of your vignettes are just so beautiful. ~Lili

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  31. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️December 10, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Hi Rosemary,

    Vignettes are always fun to do. You do it all so well.

    Dee

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