What better way to get into the Christmas spirit then putting up decorations? I just saw these cute Christmas critter ornaments at Pottery Barn. I especially like the baby penguin. But $26 for a set of 4 is quite pricey!
Pinecone Critters. Along with the pine cone body, it’s very creative! Photo from Pottery Barn.
Smith & Hawkin, the garden shop I’ve enjoyed visiting, always had nice ornaments. But sadly they are out of business (since last July 2009). I found this photo from the Daily Green. I remember seeing them last winter but didn’t buy any. They are so cute and colorful too! I found some on Ebay and thinking of bidding for them (starting bid is $3 for all 6).
Here is a great idea to hanging all those Christmas cards. I found this idea from Country Living magazine. All you need is a pretty ribbon and some sticks lined up to look like a Christmas tree. Image source.
Cute owl from Potery Barn.
Pine cone penguin close up. Reminds me of “March of the Penguins”.
9:18 pm on December 18th, 2009
Those are cute, but a bit pricey for me also. I think it’s something that you could make it yourself, the Christmas ornaments are not very traditional anymore, I know my younger sister would hang tiny rice basket that my dad gave her when she was little. I think it brings back a lot of sentimental memory.
I like the idea of hanging the cards, a great space saver.
6:52 pm on December 19th, 2009
Hi Nye,
They do look very “handmade” and you can start by collecting some pine cones first!
The little baskets is a great idea. My mom has some of those cute little baskets too. Great idea to hang on Xmas tree.