MacKenzie Childs Inspiration Ornament Tutorial

I have decided to have some fun with Christmas decorating this year and switch things up a bit.  I adore MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check designs and try to replicate what they do. So this year, I have made my version of a MacKenzie Childs Christmas Tree complete with ornaments in Courtly Check design.


Here is a hint on what I did with my tree.



This is a tutorial of how I made my Courtly Check

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Christmas Kitchen 2011

Views around my kitchen this Christmas season...



My heart sings when I can bring out my hanging wreath every year!
My hand-painted vintage jello mold ornament tree is a favorite.



During the day


At night


All hand painted by me from vintage jello molds.



A mix of vintage with a fun wire screen tree.
Enjoy!


NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see

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Nature is the art of God.

Nature is the art of God. ~Thomas Browne

Walking into my terrace this winter morning, I found these dried fern leaves dangling from the pot. Gently pulling it out, what do I see?

Two beautiful christmas trees!

I marveled at the fact that to bring the festive christmas spirit into your home you just need to turn to Mother Nature and she sends these little treasures that spread magic!

Enjoy the festive season everyone!

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Christmas 2011 Outside

We are short! I am just under 5 foot tall and hubby is 5'4". What can I say?

We were talking in line when God was giving out height?  
So, this year, we didn't use a ladder and decorated low.  However, our house sits up on a slight hill and when you view it from the street, it doesn't look all low. Were we successful?


My new spiral tree





My version of our address painted 'Artsy' on a rock.

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Christmas Cheer...

Time to spread the love and cheer. Some beautiful things that will help you get into the festive spirit.

The handcrafted wooden 'Kurvi' ( Sparrow) Boxes by Varnam

Intricately carved Christmas Tree on a wooden hand block by The Indian Block Company

Bring on Christmas festivity on your table with these gorgeous dinnerware and linen from Freedom Tree Homestore

Carved Stone Christmas ornaments from Collective Craft

Handcrafted Fabric Christmas Decoration ornaments from Matsya.

This eco-friendly gift box from The White Light just blew me with it's simplicity.

So become Santa Clauses and start gifting your loved ones or go ahead and indulge yourself! It's Christmas!

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Christmas 2011 Shade Tree!

I have been dying to show you my Christmas Shade Tree.

Yep, it's made from lampshades and It is just so fun. My hubby just  tolerates it though. I guess it's not his cup of tea, but he is kind enough and has learned to allow my creativity even though sometimes he just doesn't get it.


If you recall, earlier this summer during one of my Diamonds In The Rough! posts, I shared with you my find of

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When stars descend on earth...

...yes it is that time of the year again:-)

My home gets transformed into a little winter wonderland when tiny angels, snowmen and elves jump out of old shoe boxes and take their place in the spotlight.

Today they definitely made their presence felt...

Hope to share few frames from our home during this Christmas season and some simple ideas for an Indian Christmas soon...

(images by Arch)

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