Since we returned from New Zealand I have focused a bit more on Christmas. I hadn't turned my mind to it all before we went away and at odd random moments during the trip I went "oh what will my colour scheme be this year?" and by the time we got back I still didn't have one.
Then Susan appeared and gave me a set of small brown paper luggage tags and I knew I had it! She had previously given me some large black ones and some medium sized cream ones and I thought - this wee one will top the tree!
The early morning light hits the wall and leaves some lovely shadows...
So the wrapping went along the same colour theme. Living in a small town I couldn't buy cream tissue paper, so went with black as the main game - which might look a bit sombre, but is lifted by the ribbons and threads I think.
Interestingly both Barry and I thought the tree was darker at the bottom and lighter at the top, and that was the sense we wanted as we parted from this year - lifting and getting lighter.
Then Susan appeared and gave me a set of small brown paper luggage tags and I knew I had it! She had previously given me some large black ones and some medium sized cream ones and I thought - this wee one will top the tree!
The early morning light hits the wall and leaves some lovely shadows...
So the wrapping went along the same colour theme. Living in a small town I couldn't buy cream tissue paper, so went with black as the main game - which might look a bit sombre, but is lifted by the ribbons and threads I think.
Interestingly both Barry and I thought the tree was darker at the bottom and lighter at the top, and that was the sense we wanted as we parted from this year - lifting and getting lighter.
Not sombre at all. Very classy! Hope you both have a great Christmas and sending lots of goodwill from across the oceans for 2013.
ReplyDeleteHi Lesley - thanks for all the goodwill and sharing across the oceans - sending more back to you as well!
DeleteThe simplicity with which you decorate for the holidays always leaves me feeling at peace...and wishing I could do the same. The little urchins, however, have other ideas...
ReplyDeleteHi J - I can only imagine how boring this would look to the urchins! I bet lots of colour and bling and brightness is the order of the day - as it should be with youngsters. Enjoy the celebrations.
DeleteGreat images Fiona and a very original Christmas tree!
ReplyDeleteI love the notion of "lifting and getting higher" and its translation in the colour of the tree and gifts arrangement...
May indeed the new year bring light to you, Barry and our world.
Thans Anna - I love this little tree. And yes, may we see a brighter and more peaceful days in 2013. Best wishes to you.
DeleteI also think that your black wrappings are very elegant and I love those luggage tags. Did Barry make the lovely tree?
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas from Spain!
Thank you Ersi - best wishes for the celebrations in Spain - and it was a friend's brother-in-law who made the tree many many years ago - I love it still.
Deletei'm liking your tree very much. never thought about a color scheme for christmas...
ReplyDeleteThanks V - I'm a bit of a funny one re the colour theme - for some reason I just like the look of the tree and the presents and the table (and sadly some days the clothes) all together...
DeleteVery dramatic and elegant . . . and SO unique! Merry Christmas to you & Barry from far, far away.
ReplyDeleteHi Jane - thank you, and sending many wishes your way as well - far across the ocean and the land. Hope you have had a happy time.
DeleteA lovely feeling of serenity from both the tree and the gift wrapping (I love all of the different ribbons, strings & things wrapped around the packages).
ReplyDeleteHere's wishing you & Barry a lightening & lifting into the fresh new year ahead...
Auguri from Italy!
Thanks Lisa - the little strings and wraps are fun - they are from Habu (in NYC). With many wishes for light and lift across the miles to you in Florence as well. Go well.
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