A few days ago I showed you the Christmas Vignette on top of my antique French chest in the foyer and today I'm sharing a few more decorations in the foyer.
I bought this little tree a couple years ago at Hobby Lobby and was using it on the front porch, but it was competing with the lights on the garland around the door so I'm using it inside this year.
First I had just placed the tree on the wooden base. Then I remembered my old bushel baskets and knew I had one large enough for the base to fit in.
I tucked in some red fabric I had on hand and some pine cones.
I wasn't going to decorate it, but then I started placing these ornaments on that I bought at Walmart. I was going to use these as napkin rings, but I like them on the tree.
Many of you know that I babysit one of my granddaughters twice a week. When she came in and saw the tree she asked me what the thing on top was called? I told her a "tree topper". No, Grammy, what is it called? A "tree topper", Leila. Noooooo, Grammy it has a name! Mommy's is called a snowflake so what is yours called? Leila, it is a "tree topper"!!! She walked off in disgust. lol
While I was shooting the pictures I noticed this print on the side of the basket for the first time. Funny how you discover something new through the lens.
I had this stocking hanging on this antique hanger in the antique armoire in the dining room and just plopped it all on the stair rail.
I kind of like how this has a vintage Christmas vibe.
Much more to come.
Hi Kimmie! OH, your little tree is so cute and even cuter is Leila's response! Little kids are just so funny! Hope you're doing well.
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Shelia :)
Looks great. Love the idea of using the basket for the tree.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Love, love the tree in the foyer in it's great bushel basket!....I can just imagine Leila asking you the tree topper question...Now I would have called it the North Pole Signal Tower...as it points toward the North Pole and Santa will find your house with its signal...a vintage cell tower...Hey, I used to have to answer those type of questions long ago...My son said I came up with some doozies like this one!!!...Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish I had thought of that!
DeleteYour foyer looks beautiful! I LOVE Shirley's repsonse to the tree topper question....so funny!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!!!
~Des
It looks fantastic Kim, love the large pine cones.
ReplyDeleteSo cute...a Hobby Lobby store just went in near me...cant wait to check it out!
ReplyDeleteOh the perfect size and I love the bushel basket.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty little tree in your foyer. I like the country accents you added to it.
ReplyDeleteThe bushel basket just sets that tree off....love it! So much that I need to go into the barn and see what I can find for my small tree that I put on the plant ledge. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely welcome to have at your entry! Love the bells and I'm all over that checked ribbon this year... :-)
ReplyDeleteLory at Designthusiasm
Charming tree!
ReplyDeleteI love the tree Kim and the gingham ribbons are the cutest! I love your red plaid pillow too!
ReplyDeleteYour tree looks great there!!! I am just fiishing up the stairway garland in the foyer. I didn't do it early so my siter wouldn't have to deal with it while she was here. Now I will be DONE!!! Love the big piece the tree is standing on. Leila is so sweet. Funny story:)
ReplyDeleteYour little tree says "Christmas" to me! Love the little gingham ribbons also. Wish I had a basket to put my table top tree in. I'll be on the lookout for one this Summer when all the garden supplies are out. Also love your beige wall color. Would you by chance remember the name of the paint you used?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janice and the wall color is Manchester Tan by Benjamin Moore.
DeleteYour tree looks so beautiful Kim. Love Leila and her cute self. I agree with Shirley story to tell on the tree topper maybe you could tell her that story when she comes next time. I bet she would love that. Happy Friday and have a great week end.
ReplyDeleteKris
Looks like you will be having a "homespun", country Christmas.
ReplyDeleteDarling!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, Kim!
Poppy
I love the natural look of the Christmas tree basket. Your home is looking so cozy and welcoming Kim.
ReplyDeleteOh so festive and very welcoming! Looking forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeletexo Heidi
Your tree looks so sweet in the foyer, Kim! It looks great tucked in the basket!
ReplyDeletesoooo cute!!!!! angie
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using the basket to put the tree in! Too cute! What a sweet story. You could call your tree topper a "pointer to Heaven" since it looks like it is pointing to heaven. Maybe you should have a contest to give it a name. haha.
ReplyDeleteLove the tree in the bushel basket! Your house looks so festive and welcoming!!
ReplyDeletepretty tree....and tree topper. sheila@mykentuckyliving
ReplyDeleteThe bushel basket is so perfect, and your 'tree topper' :) is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteLove how beautiful your little tree looks in the bushel basket. Just this week my Mother and I were in a antique shop and saw some vintage ornaments. We racked our brains trying to think of the other name for a "Tree Topper". Finally, on the ride home I shouted out "Its called a Finial!! Just think of the look your granddaughter would have given you if you would have said that..
love this! the bushel basket is perfect. it's a wonderful way to welcome guests into your holiday home. MJ
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that tree Kim and it's so perfect in the bushel basket!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. sigh.
ReplyDeleteMe too Kim! Love how you placed the tree in your old basket!
ReplyDeleteLeila is too funny! :)
ReplyDeleteThe tree is a pretty addition to your entry. I like how the the red is repeated in the lovely pillow and stocking too. Oh the conversations we have with our little ones!
ReplyDeleteI love the red bells on the tree: it gives it colour and charm. And Leila is right, there should be a more glamorous noun than "tree topper"!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful tree tucked inside that bushel basket! It looks so vintage and French with the pretty ribbon!
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