In keeping with my “vintage” Christmas decorations, I decided to find alternatives to the standard Christmas trees. The traditional green trees are fine, but I wanted to be creative. So, here is what I created:
1) 
Pine cones tucked in mercury glass containers create a pine cone forest.
2) 
Greenery in vintage glass containers with vintage balls and a tree topper.
3) 
A Topiary wrapped in a white shawl with a red brooch.
4) 
White branches and nandina berries in a vintage metal bucket, with an apples and berries wreath.
5) 
3 Chippy white stair posts, a metal star and a burlap “tree” skirt.
6) 
A glass cloche filled with vintage holiday balls and a metal star.
And a deer.
I recently attended a holiday gift exchange and cute teenager got this deer as a gift. It was obvious, she did not like it. I loved it and was thrilled to “steal” it from her. I could see the swan (I mean deer), it could become.
So, after a coat of paint and a new bow tie, here’s Dasher! He’s so cute……
I’d love to see your alternative Christmas trees and Deer. Happy Decorating!
Love, Nicole
