Obsession

Obsession

Many years ago, ( 16 to be exact ) I began collecting glass blown ornaments for my Christmas tree. Not growing up with these types of ornaments this style of decorating was new & exciting. I had picked up a copy of Southern Living magazine with a little lady who stood by a tree that was so covered with ornaments that the tree literally disappeared.

It was then I knew that I must reproduce this for my main livingroom. I would shop before Christmas, during and of course after holiday sales ( the best). Over the years the collection has grown, and I must say that I may be close to my limit of ornaments needed to completely cover my tree.

I like to collect ornaments throughout the year that relate to my family, children , husband, dog and our life. When we went to the islands, I picked up starfish, fish & seahorse. A busy football season brought a glittery football or player. A cute ballerina reminds me of years gone by, and then there are the cans of diet coke & chocolate ( a shopping staple ). To say I am not obsessed with these ornaments would be an understatement, believe me I am taking steps to ONLY buy really, really good ormaments in the future.

Just a pic of some of the many styles of ornaments; from the Mona Lisa to clip on birds & hamburgers ( for my son, plain with cheese, please )!

A bubble gum pink fish, a fav of my daughter nestled in next to a alligator for my niece Allie.

The arc de triomphe, Big Ben, chocolate chip cookies & glittery frogs.

My living space is neutral, so a used a few yards of natural burlap as a tree skirt, the color goes well with the sea grass rug. The only other glitter on the tree are clear glass picks inserted into the tree before the ornaments are placed on the tree. The illumination that they give off is wonderful, the rest of the tree is a kaliedoscope of color from the various ornaments.

I will enjoy the tree this year, as we have to finish up this room before Spring is upon us. There are plans to reclaim a former fire place and to update this room for tele viewing; ( a request from my children ) I guess they do not appreciate Lifetime or the Fine Living channel?

What ever you are celebrating this year, enjoy your time together with the ones you love.

Happy Holidays!

La Maison Fou

Celebrating my one year anniversary today, it is hard to believe that I started blogging a year ago. I appreciate all the comments & the people whom I have met.

Here's to many, many more!

L