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The Lettered Cottage Christmas Tree 2010

Dec 9, 2010 By Layla

I love “let’s decorate the Christmas tree” night…

Almost as much as I love wearing my pajamas ALL DAY.

Yep.  The tree is officially up.

We had a $5 live one last year, but on January 4th of this year, we waltzed outta Michaels with an artificial one for just $24.96 (marked down from $179.99! Yessssss!)

We don’t have a whole lot of fancy-schmancy ornaments, last year we used inexpensive, homemade gift boxes). I wanted to do something different this year, so me and Mr. Max cut apart three faux Poinsettia bunches to use as “ornaments”…

Well, I was actually in charge of all things “cut”. Mr. Max was in charge of all things cute!

The Poinsettia bunches were on sale at Michaels for $1.99, and would you believe I got about 20 “ornaments” outta those suckers?

Next, I filled up the rest of the tree with a couple handfuls of $1 ornaments from Wal-mart…

After that, I used some more 8 lb. fishing line, and a few white, flat-headed thumb tacks to hang some glittery ornaments from the ceiling above the tree…

It’s hard to tell in this photo, but they really do look neat in person. (Especially at night!)

(random thought: I can’t wait to lay/sit on the floor beneath the tree with our little one(der) and make wishes on all those swirly-twirly, sparkly Christmas stars dangling up above!)

Random stuff:

Plaid throw blanket- Target, $9.99 on Black Friday

Narcissus plant on coffee table- Publix, $6.99

White pillow cover- Pottery Barn, $19 (discontined)

Magazine basket- flea market, $3

Christmas stockings- WhiteFlowerFarmhouse.com

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Over in the dining room, I stuck some red, faux poinsettias into one of my white ceramic pitchers to use as a centerpiece.  I hung some of my white pencil starfish from the chandelier, and I used a couple of pieces of red-n-white gingham fabric from Hobby Lobby (less than $5) as table runners…

I’d like to have some folks over for a holiday dinner or two, so I think I’m gonna add a few low-dough/no-dough cottage-style Christmas touches to the “Wonder Wall” this weekend.

Maybe if I can pull it off, I’ll write a “Winter Wonder Wall” post next week!

Merry Christmas my friend!

PS- To check out our Christmas Vignette, and our Christmas Mantel, click on the photos below!

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  1. Traci

    Dec 10, 2010 at 10:24 am

    You are Uber~talented! I can imagine the sparkle at night with the lights low. It helps that your canvas on which you create is asthetically PERFECT! ~Happy Holidays to you and yours~

  2. Sheila

    Dec 10, 2010 at 10:45 am

    So beautiful! Those glitter church ornaments caught my eye at WalMart but they were sold out of the silver and gold ones. Boo hoo!

  3. L

    Dec 10, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Love the stars twinkling above the tree. Sparkle is so my friend!

  4. [email protected]

    Dec 10, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Hanging ornaments from the ceiling is a GREAT idea! Such a pretty tree and it’s hard to go wrong with poinsettias. 🙂

  5. Katrina

    Dec 10, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Beautiful, as usual. Once you’ve got your little one, you’ll change your mind about the Target throw. Hand wash. I put it right back down. LOL

  6. Jacquelyn

    Dec 10, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Your house always makes me smile! It’s so warm and cozy! 🙂

  7. Fiona's Mosaic

    Dec 10, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    The white poinsettia ornaments are gorgeous!!! I just love them!

    Praying a little one graces your home soon….sending you a big hug.

  8. heidig

    Dec 10, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    So Christmasy and cozy – love it!

  9. Gerry

    Dec 10, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Very pretty for such little cash! Good job, your decorations look great!

  10. Cynthia Hallum

    Dec 10, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I think some of the best ornaments are the simple ones. Good tree buy. I love a good steal.

  11. LeahC

    Dec 10, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Simply stunning! You can really work some magic:)

  12. Vickie Ramos

    Dec 10, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    alot of talk of little ones lately…….got any secrets??

    • Layla

      Dec 11, 2010 at 8:30 am

      Not yet! Hopefully by this time next year we’ll have a little one to talk about though! 🙂

      Layla

  13. Laura Casey Interiors

    Dec 10, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    It looks gorgeous Layla! I love the poinsettia-ornament idea. Your stockings are adorable!

  14. Cindy

    Dec 10, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    Your home looks very, very sweet. I am loving your style, it is uncluttered, yet attractive.
    Your tree is especially nice.
    Hugs, cindy

  15. Gabby

    Dec 10, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    I too had a blast with those WalMart sparkly $1 lovelies! So much fun.

  16. Sheila

    Dec 10, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Your tree is beautiful. I love the play of white against green. Thanks for the breakdown of where you got your deals!

  17. Gwen

    Dec 11, 2010 at 9:46 am

    I just recently found your blog. I am in Alabama too! I love the idea of putting the poinsettias in the tree. I also saw the throw in Good Housekeeping December issue in great gifts for under $20. You have great taste and creativity. Enjoy your blog.

  18. Desiree @ chic coastal living

    Dec 11, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    Love your tree! It’s beautiful!

  19. gayle

    Dec 12, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I did the same with Michael poinsettias last week, I used red and tucked them deeper in the tree to fill hollows in my sale tree. I loved the sale price.

  20. Lemonade Makin Mama

    Dec 12, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Oh LAYLA! I feel all inspired and I don’t even need to be inspired to do anything. I just feel generally inspired right now after reading this. What can I do with that??? What? There has to be SOMETHING I can use it for!! LOL Your tree is gorgeous, and I love that you said you lay under the tree… my kids and I do that sometimes too. So much fun. I also really love how you decorated your presents. They are so festive! I never feel like I’ve seen enough… I always want to see about ten more photos, with different angles so it feels like I’m there!! Ha! Ya did good, girl. 🙂 Happy Sunday.

  21. Londen

    Dec 12, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Dear Layla, your tree and house look gorgeous!! Please share what kind of camera you have, your pictures are amazing!! I hope to have a big girl camera by spring.
    Thanks!

  22. Tessa

    Dec 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Beautiful, happy, cheerful – simply gorgeous, as always! Merry Christmas!!

  23. Melissa @ HOUSEography

    Dec 13, 2010 at 11:06 am

    Great ideas here! Gave me a great one as well which I will implement when I get home… then blog about of course!

  24. Lisa

    Dec 14, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Your house just speaks Christmas!!!! As always, you have done an amazing job!!!

  25. Mrs.B

    Dec 14, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Love your Christmas decor! Just beautiful. I am the only person on earth who can’t find the CHURCH ornament at Walmart!!! 🙁

  26. Crystal

    Dec 16, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    This is so simple yet so perfect!! I love it. You definitely have a gift.

  27. vancouver island photographer

    Dec 16, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    WOW! love your work!!!!!!
    you’ve inspired me.
    😉

  28. Lindsay Neal

    Dec 16, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    It’s absolutely beautiful. I want to try the hanging ornaments and now I have to have the Target throw!

  29. Mary Jean Taylor

    Dec 16, 2010 at 11:40 pm

    Been in my PJ’s all day today! Love it! Makes the face washing a lot easier at the end of the day! Love all your holiday decor! The creativity flow better with jammies on huh?

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