Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Merry, Merry Christmas!

I thought I was being brave last year venturing into orange, but when my husband said he'd like to see purple, his favorite color, in the decorating scheme, I was a bit concerned I couldn't pull it off... tastefully.


Then after an exhaustive search, I couldn't seem to turn up anything that didn't look like it belonged in the eighties or a teenage girls room. Ironically, I discovered from a few retailers purple was the "in" color last year.


 
So I found myself hours from starting the tree decorating with no real plan other than I loved the tree last year and the year before. I still wanted to use orange, but maybe in a more subtle natural way. That of course meant drying dozens of orange slices. A short time later I got a call from my husband declaring he found purple glass balls. He was at Home Depot,  now I was really nervous. Turned out no cause for concern was necessary. He came home with 2 large boxes with a mix of shiny and matte balls that conjured up visions of sugar plums! 




Each year I think the current tree is my favorite, but this year I finally realized they are all my favorites because they start with the same basic mix of things made by my kids and all the sentimental ornaments we've collected over the years.




Who would have thought orange and purple would be my favorite combination ever- well at least this year!



WISHING YOU AND YOURS A MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

6 comments:

  1. Pretty! I am impressed that your husband actually requested a color theme and found some of the decor. I am afraid that my husband is going to outsource putting the tree and lights up (his main responsibility for the decorating), so I have kept myself in the 9-10 foot tree range - anything bigger is too hard for him to do without a lot of assistance!

    Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Your pictures are so peaceful and merry - there are good things to come over the next day.

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  2. It looks beautiful, the purple and orange are both regal and festive! Merry Christmas!

    Kat

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  3. Excellent composition. I made recently a tribute to oranges and I like them on your tree! Happy New Year, it's so interesting to discover new inspirational bloggers !

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  4. Hello Rebecca

    I agree your tree is spectacular and I would say your husband has very good taste in colour. You are a good combination.
    wishing you continued joy during the Christmas season and good health and joy in 2014

    Helenxx

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  5. Rebecca-
    Beautiful, sophisticated and full of spirit!
    Happy 2014!
    Pve

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  6. Rebecca-
    Beautiful, sophisticated and full of spirit!
    Happy 2014!
    Pve

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