Thursday, November 27, 2008

Black Tree Goes White...AND...Last hurrah for the elegant pumpkins!

Many of you will remember my black dead tree from Halloween. Well, I couldn't bear to throw it out, so I took it out to the backyard, sprayed it white, and did this to it.




Below, is the Pottery Barn inspiration for my apothacary jar, two photos down.

The pumpkins came down today, only to be promoted to the Thanksgiving table. I loved the effect. : ) *Someone asked about my dishes. They came from Mervyn's. But I got them on clearance a few years ago. : ( Sorry. The green goblets are from Walmart, last year.




And what it's all about.................Family

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26 comments:

  1. GRAMSNovember 28, 2008 at 6:19 AM

    okay, now I'm going to have to do that with my tree. I used it for Halloween and Thanksgiving. It's not as big as yurs but it will do. Thanks for the idea.
    Your table was absolutely beautiful!
    I wish I had your talent. Janis

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  2. Thrifty Decor ChickNovember 28, 2008 at 7:37 AM

    Well, what a great and beautiful idea! Your mantel looks fantastic too!!

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  3. DarleneNovember 28, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    Everything looks so fabulous!!!!!

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  4. UnknownNovember 28, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    Your mantel is beautiful! I love the tree!

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  5. Angie LessardNovember 28, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    I love your website!!! You have such beatiful and creative ideas! Your thanksgiving table is gorgeous....was wondering where you got your dishes? I've been looking for a new set forever and can't find exactly what I want.

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  6. Glitter & BlissNovember 28, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    I love your white tree. I haven't been able to throw mind out either. Now you have given me a great idea!!! As always, thanks....

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  7. SarahJarnaginNovember 28, 2008 at 10:22 AM

    I completely love the white tree! I am thinking about making myself one. Everything looks beautiful.

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  8. Mimi SueNovember 28, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Your tree turned out great. You're so creative. My black sticks are sitting in the basement. Love your Thanksgiving table. Just beautiful. Mimi

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  9. Wendy November 28, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    What a pretty table! I also love the tree! I have a similar apothecary jar filled with ornaments I'll post about next week!

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  10. Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart IsNovember 28, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    Love whtat you did with your tree.

    Your table is just beautiful!

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  11. Mandi @ Sweetly HomeNovember 28, 2008 at 1:39 PM

    Oh my goodness! Everything is so so pretty! I just bought some of those "joy", "noel" ortaments last week. You are giving me a great idea as to what to do with them.

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  12. Emily P.November 28, 2008 at 9:06 PM

    Wow, wow, wow!! That picture in your header is absolutely amazing!!! Just gorgeous! Everything looks so Merry and Bright. You are so very very talented. Why didn't more of that rub off on me?

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  13. Essential Oil Premier UniversityNovember 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    Love your tree makeover, your table setting, your mantel and your new blog banner!!!

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  14. AnonymousNovember 29, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    Love the photo of Mom and the little one.....isn't that what all of our days should be about?
    So thankful that you had a good holiday.
    Hugs, B

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  15. kari and kijsaNovember 29, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    Love the tree!! Hope you had a memorable and blessed Thanksgiving!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  16. JennyNovember 29, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!! I love all your decorating!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

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  17. UnknownNovember 29, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    Your Thanksgiving table looked wonderful. What a great idea for a tree....something like this is just what I need for my porch!

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  18. Free Art PrintablesNovember 30, 2008 at 4:35 AM

    I love that white tree! It's so cute and really looks expensive.

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  19. AndreaLeighNovember 30, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    Gorgeous! Thrifty and beautiful!

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  20. American HomemakerNovember 30, 2008 at 12:09 PM

    I love your blog... I looked at every posting :) You have a lot of fun ideas and your style is similar to mine.

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  21. ChrisNovember 30, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    Of COURSE you painted it white. You're a genius. I LOVE how it turned out. I just kept staring at the pictures of your table. It's beautiful!

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  22. ChrisNovember 30, 2008 at 7:20 PM

    Hi. Me again. You HAVE to show more pictures of that mantle! I can't get enough of it!

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  23. Robin BeckNovember 30, 2008 at 10:53 PM

    I LOOOOOVE the White tree so much. It is beautiful and bright! So perfect!
    What a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing it with us.
    Robin~♥

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  24. BrittanyDecember 1, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    Wow! Your tablescape is one of the prettiest I've seen!

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  25. Ms. TeeDecember 1, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    I love your tree! I was thinking about doing something similar, now I really must! :)
    Your table is beautiful, too - Happy late Thanksgiving!

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  26. cherryDecember 1, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    I did the same thing! I was out spray painting yesterday...it has been 60 degrees here! I put my "tree" in an old galvanized pot and filled it with ornaments. Great way to recycle girl....it is gorgeous!!!!!!!! cherry

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