a little glitter to start your week...

I'm afraid I have hopped on the golden bus when it comes to decorating the home and the holidays...

This metal Antique Bloom wreath from Terrain is absolute perfection...

Golden, whimsical and will only get better with age..

Sounds like someone I know..

Just in case you need a bit more sunshine...

Terrain has these FABULOUS Gilded Floating Candles..

They could turn any turkey into a magical one..

Fabulous & Creative Wreaths.... Part Trois

Wreath by Hana Floral Design

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

You know it's the Holidays when wreaths begin to magically pop up on peoples doors...

I am obsessed with a good wreath and the one in the picture above has to be one of my ALL time favorites...

It was created by the flower whisperer herself, Miss Yumiko of Hana Floral Design, for a Winter Wedding Shoot that I designed back in 2009.

So.. for Part Trois of the Fabulous and Creative Wreath roundup, I decided to go in the direction of "found items".

These are wreaths that can be made with ANY object that is found either natural or man-made..

 The Sea

Living by the sea, we have boxes, bags and jars and filled to the brim with shells...

Unfortunately on the Connecticut Coastline, there is a lack of the exotics...

What we are left with are mussels, jingles, clams, oysters and the famous Stonington scallop...

But I think you might agree..

That they can be just as lovely too...

 Scallop Wreath on Flickr

Heart Shell Wreath at Not on The High Street

Mussel Wreath at Beas Tropical Design

Clam Shell Wreath at Martha Stewart

Oyster Wreath at Donna Hay

Jingle Shell Wreath at Mad Mary Creations on Etsy

Mussel & Oyster Shell Wreath at Shelltiques on Etsy

Oyster Wreath by Simple Daisy

The Pinecone

Pinecones are a plenty here in the Northeast...

You can't walk anywhere without stepping on one..

I am amazed at just how many different kinds there are..

Whether they are painted, gilded, glittered or au natural..

They certainly stir up Holiday spirit...

 Pinecone Wreath at Porchscapes

Deer Pinecone Wreath at House to Home

Frame Pinecone Wreath at Matthew Mead

Pinecone Wreath at Martha Stewart

Gold Pinecone Wreath at Papier D'Amour

Cardinal Pinecone Wreath at Better Homes and Gardens

Pinecone Wreath at Pottery Barn

Picture Pinecone Wreath at Decoration Finds

The Herb

I just brought in my rosemary plant in hopes that I may use her all winter long for cooking...

But she would look and smell just as lovely as a simple wreath...

How about a eucalyptus wreath in the bathroom?!

 Olive and Myrtle Wreath at Pottery Barn

Eucalyptus Wreath by Herz Allerliebst

Wreath Chandelier at Martha Stewart

Rosemary Wreath at All About You

The Junk Drawer & The Kitchen

You are sure to have these items around...

Random tacks, apples, spent Christmas bulbs, peppermint candies from your purse and the credit cards that need to be snipped...

They look much prettier as a wreath than in that dreaded messy junk drawer...

Credit Card Wreath at Lauren Venell

Apple Wreath at Hannas

Bulb Wreath by Thompson Family

Thumbtack Wreath at Babble

Peppermint Candy Wreath at Dreamy Whites

I couldn't resist posting this image....

I am hoping that my men will agree that THIS snowman wreath has to happen THIS year on OUR  door..

Snowman wreath via photobucket

Here are the links (just in case you missed them) of the 

Fabulous and Creative Wreath posts

Part One

and

Part Deux

Tuesday Typeface....Wreaths..

Alphabet Wreath available in either Spruce or Cedar 

at Ballard Designs..(on sale!)

Fabulous & Creative Wreaths..Part Deux!

Pinecone Wreath via Real Simple

Last year, I did a little post called Fabulous & Creative Wreaths...

Apparently, it was one of the most checked out post to date..

So...I decided a Part 2 was in order..

This time, there are some creative gems but I thought it was also important to list a few store bought favorites for those of us who have simply run out of time!

In the Tall One's family, the wreath is a very very big deal!

When the rooster crows the day after Thanksgiving, the "Aunties" of the Big House on the Island,  get together for some serious wreath making!

First, the tools are brought out...

Second, greens are gathered from the Island or brought from home which are then very carefully placed into piles.

Third, Don't forget those gloves and a few berries..

Fourth, It's always good to have a helper nearby...

Finally....the piece de resistance...the bow!

I feel extremely lucky to have been part of this family tradition...

In fact.... When the Tall One and I were dating...he made one and very very carefully brought it into the city for me....

At that moment..

He literally had me at wreath...

So here you go folks..

Fabulous & Creative Wreaths 

Part Deaux

Natural

Wood Curl Wreath via Garnet Hill

Natural Pod Wreath at Horchow

 Cotton Wreath at Terrain

Kitchen

Chili Pepper Wreath at Elegant Holidays on Etsy

Cooks Herb Wreath at Williams Sonoma

Feather

Pier 1 Peacock Wreath

Garnet Hill Feather Wreath

Paper

 Butcher Paper Wreath via Tip Junkie

Paper Christmas Wreath at Flighty Fleurs on Etsy

Book Pages & Bottlecap Wreath via The Answer is Chocolate

Creative

 Kitchen Wreath via Flickr 

Wish Wreath via Real Simple

 

Let it Snow Wreath via Flickr

Picture Frame Wreath via Just a Blink 

(Thanks Anna Sawin!)

Button Wreath via Factory Direct Craft

Wine Cork Wreath at Must Love Cork on Etsy

Epson Salt Wreath via Addicted 2 Decorating

Fabric

Felt Ball Wreath via West Elm

Felt Flower Wreath at Wreath Inc Gifting on Etsy

Winter Yarn Wreath at Embellished Living on Etsy

Burlap Wreath at The Walnut Street House on Etsy

Bling

 Ball Wreath via Jamali Garden

Sparkle Pinecone Wreath via Garnet Hill

Glass Ornament Wreath via Horchow

Kitschy Wreath via Kitschavan on Etsy

Gold Leaf Wreath via Victoria Dreste Designs

Jingle Bell Wreath via Little Birdie Secrets

So what type of wreath is going on your door this year??

Fabulous & Creative Wreaths!!

Cardboard Wreath

Today I had to take an "Elf" day (as Miss Amy Graver puts it). I have been so busy designing these Gift Guides that I haven't even decorated our home or shopped for Christmas presents. So the fabulous Heidi picked my up after the school bus left and off we went doing what she said "live in the present".

We had coffee and treats at Li's Bakery, made our way to the Mystic Art Center for some very cool handmade gifts and then off to our absolutely favorite store...Nest.  I can't thank her enough for this...Sometimes it's the littlest gifts that mean the most. 

So with that being said, it's time to decorate! I have waited 6 years to finally trim our tree with the "really good ornaments". However....with the addition of the impish Calvin my plan has been deflated..So, the Monster and I will be creating some very interesting and non-breakable ornaments, decor and garland for our tree and home this weekend. I promise to give you all a glimpse next week and one can probably predict that it will involve glitter and glue.

So to inspire me, I went searching for some very interesting and creative ideas to help us along...

What I found were some seriously out-of-the-box ideas for wreaths..

Cookie Cutter Wreath

 Cinnamon Wreath

 Marshmallow Wreath

 Paper Roses Wreath

 Pencil Wreath

 Photo Wreath

 Pom Pom Wreath

 Acorn Wreath

 Gingerbread Wreath

 Newspaper Wreath

 Crayon Wreath

 Orange Wreath

Felt Wreath

Have a fabulous Weekend!! 

On Saturday, I will posting be Gift Guide Day 10, 

so be sure to check it out for the Runner in your life!!