I went with a 'Christmas Village' theme this year.
I've collected a variety of ceramic houses over the years and the time had come to make use of them.
Per my usual MO, I used a 'less is more' approach.
I wanted the mantel to have the feel of a wintry village in the Swiss Alps.
I thought the staggered heights of the buildings and the bottle brush trees helped to give that illusion.
The village theme continued onto the shelves.
And finally, a problem solved. My little photo bombing Piper and her mischievous sister Penny would have had a field day with an ornament filled tree, so I opted for a large twig basket filled with lighted trees, set on the bay window. Turns out, I like this idea just as much (if not more so) than a traditional tree.
Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas!
Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judy! Many smiles ~ Suzanne.
DeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnd the same to you, Elsa ~ Suzanne.
DeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Have a lovely week ~ Suzanne.
DeletePretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Virginia! Wishing you a great week ~ Suzanne.
DeleteSuzanne, I love your Christmas village theme! The ceramic buildings are beautiful and really show up in your minimalist approach to decorating. Simple but stunning! Happy New Year, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pam! I have been collecting the buildings for a while now, so I figured the time had come to make use of them. Have a lovely New Year, my friend ~ Suzanne.
DeleteEverything looks lovely Suzanne. Hope you had a peaceful and joyous Christmas. Happy New Year. XO- MaryJo
ReplyDeleteThanks, MaryJo! We had a wonderful Christmas with family ~ just as it should be. Happy New Year ~ Suzanne.
DeleteSuzanne, I love your minimalistic approach. The village collection you've garnered is very nice, and your entire decor can be used all winter, no rush to dismantle. I had a few ceramic houses that I used around my nativity on different levels, making it appear the manger scene was in a valley among them. Looking outside your window, your village creates a seamless look.
ReplyDeleteI see now how I missed this post, as our family celebrates on Christmas Eve, amd then I host breakfast on Christmas Day. So I know I was pooped!
Thanks, Rita! I kept my village decor up until New Years day when I switched it out, but I do think it could have worked for winter as well. The OCD in me won that battle! Things should settle down for you now that the holidays are behind us. Have a lovely week, my friend ~ Suzanne.
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