Two Hundred.
This post is number 200. Whoa. That's a lot of posts for a newbie like me. I've been at this blog for 8 months and I'm so happy to be here and have you all reading it. I hope that at some point or another you have been inspired and learned something from this blog. If you haven't then hopefully you will in a future post. But enough jibber-jabber, let's get on to the goods.
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First stop, was the $1 bins. I always make a quick sweep through there just in case something interesting catches my eye. Luckily, there were some great Christmas ornaments in there! They came in 4 packs or 8 packs. The quadruplets were jumbo and the octuplets were "normal" sized. I snagged 4 packages in all different shapes and sizes. My tree doesn't discriminate.
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| Shatter Proof Ornaments |
I also picked up some $2 garlands. I got three different colors, red, silver and gold.
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| Beaded Garland |
I was pumped to put it all together and I knew what I was going for but as they say "haste makes waste" and so I mapped out my plan of attack with some tape.
Instead of using the garland on the tree I wanted to use it on the wall above the couch.
I tested out this pattern but didn't love the extra swag in the middle. And this is exactly why we test it out with tape!
Much better! {Oh and don't mind the mess! Whoops!} So I busted out the Command hooks with the thought that I could hook the little thread between the beads on them. When that didn't work out I got creative. I picked up some red ribbon at the craft store for holiday goodies.
I tied a loop in the center, then a bow to hold the beads together, then hooked the loop onto the Command hook and Bob's your uncle! It looks super cute to boot!
Then I added ribbon to 3 of the ornaments and added them to the hooks as well. And I am very happy with the results!
Hey! Can you see me in that reflection? Hi Nesters! HA! I hid the knot behind the ornament hook against the wall.
I think its looks pretty cute! As always, its all a work in progress. So if anyone has any suggestions or successful decorating tips, we'd love to hear them!
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We just hung some fresh garland over the large opening between our living room and dining room, with command hooks (of course)!
ReplyDeleteThis year, like last year, we have a small (3 ft) artificial tree but having grown up with a real tree every year, I missed the smell. After having the garland up for a few days, I can tell you that fresh garlands are definitely a cheaper and easier way (no watering trees, no worrying animals might drink said water) to get that piny smell!