Christmasy Things

Around the house the decorating has started!  This year we're putting out little woodland animals, sparkly vintage bits and anything and everything that makes us smile.

I'll have a blue Christmas (tree)

Ever since I can remember, I've always loved blue at Christmas.  One year I begged my parents to get a blue spruce from the tree farm "because it's blue."  My favorite Christmas baubles are blue.  My favorite holiday houses are decorated with blue lights.  I even tried to buy a baby blue tinsel tree off of Ebay, but then decided that might be a step too far...

Only recently have I realized that blue might actually be my favorite color (if my living room, bathroom and dining nook count as a testament to that statement...)  So this year we went for it, with a vintage blue, gold and silver themed tree.

In the process of decorating - already looking good!

We incorporated blue and white lights along with elements of nature - silver pine cones, glistening berry sprays and shimmery snowflakes and wrapped the tree with jute twine, a staple in my packaging for Deeds & Petunia veils, and a favorite craft material of mine.

A few old favorites were included - the crocheted blue skate, a hand-blown glass bauble or two, vintage window ornaments...

At a local shop called Dwell I found some gorgeous vintage-y Wendy Addison "Nest Noel Joy" paper garland, which I (of course) immediately took my scissors to.  :)

We added the topper, turned off the lights and oooh'd and ahh'd.

I'm delighted with our blue tree.  It's a touch vintage, nature-inspired, sparkly and glittery, not too perfect.  Kinda like me.  :)

Glitter Haus Highlights

What a lovely, glittery event this was!  My favorite holiday show this year by far.  The people, the cozy home location and the talented vendors added up to a big success for our first year of Glitter Haus.

Laurie's house decked out her home for the holidays with the cutest vintage details everywhere you looked.

We served vegetarian-friendly hors d'oeuvres, cranberry embellished cocktails, and a dose of holiday cheer.

Cranberry Cosmopolitans!

Holiday clementines and figs with desert honey drizzle and pink sea salt

Glittering trees, adorable kids outfits, sparkling jewels, delicious seasonings, perfectly crafted paper wreaths, feathery clips were all on display.

By Linda of Luluz

LaLaLaurie's pins

Libertine Tacoma gourmet sales

Sparkling jewelry by Parisienne Girl Designs

Deeds & Petunia

B. Children's Wear

Laurie's kittens were tucked away while the house was full. The turnout was amazing! Thanks Tacoma friends for venturing out...

Can't wait to bring you news of the next Glitter Haus event! It was so fun, we just have to do it again!