Hello dear friends,
It's the hectic time of the year, and I'm late with joining Simply Neutrals, but here I am!
These little metal frames hanging on a tree caught my eye at a thrift shop, and I couldn't resist displaying some of my precious orphan pictures from days gone by. I have no idea who they are, but they are the sweetest little angels.
My wonderful Mum gave me these amazing vintage pin cushion shoes, and they are a perfect accompaniment here.
I haven't seen these photo frame trees before, but I found another one in op shop again a couple of weeks later - maybe they are out of fashion, but I'm happy!
A pretty butterfly display with some of my Spring forget-me-nots. I'm certainly not forgetting these, as my cat comes in matted with their seeds every day! Argh! But I do love them!
On a recent walk I found these beautiful pinky shades of gumleaves on the ground, and decided to display them. The range of colours and tones is delicious, isn't it?
I've picked up a few cast-off Christmas decorations, but this year I found this lovely pink santa in a Christmas shop and couldn't resist him... I spray-painted the brush trees pink. The tray is a rescue too, and I spray painted it pink too.
These white lilies were going to be rained on, so I decided to pick some for the Christmas display...
I'm joining Wen for Simply Neutrals over at her blog, Appleapricot. Please join us there to see what other neutral beauty has been created, found or celebrated.
Wishing you some deep breaths to relax and enjoy the Christmas countdown.
Love,
So pretty are the little frames of sweet babies, your gorgeous gum leaves in those amazing shades, Christmas Lillies - already! and the lovely Christmas vignette with your newly acquired Santa! Fabulous images with your neat descriptions.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I can join in for quite a while as we are leaving for Canberra in the am for a close friend's funeral and will be supporting my friend's partner before and after the burial. Such a sad time!
Hoping your Christmas plans are relaxed!
Hugs for the time being Jessie!
xox Suzy
Oh, Suzy what a sad time for your friend, to lose someone at Christmas. You are a dear soul to be so supportive. Thank you so much for the beautiful card you sent me - I'm sorry, but I haven't started making any yet. Today is the day!
DeleteI do hope you will have some joy at Christmas despite the sadness.
Sending love and hugs to you all,
Jesse XXX
Dear Jesse this post is fabulous!! The little frame trees are lovely! And so pretty vintage with all the baby pics~ Loving those leaves! I have not seen one of these trees (I don't think) but the colors are beautiful! Love your leaf display~ And that Santa scene is delightful with the soft pinks and frosty winter-white's! I like the little addition of berries too. Great visit here today as always : ) Thank you for sharing. Oh and thanks for the blog tips; I will give it a try~ hugs, karen o
ReplyDeleteDear Karen, Thanks for your lovely comment. It is such fun to prepare for Christmas with its decorations and cheer. It's a pity the children are almost grown up now, and there's not the same spontaneous, excited energy. Good luck with your blog, it's beautiful!
DeleteLove and hugs,
Jesse XXX
You have brought back a moment in time with the family Tree display Jesse, my Great Grandmother used to have one quite similar but with more branches. I'm not sure whether her's was silver as it appeared blackened by the coal fire but it would always intrigue me with it's family photo's of those I had never met. I wonder what ever became of those wee children upon your Tree.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful shades from those Gumtree leaves each one appears to have it's own personality.. and your rescued Lily's look a picture within your Christmas display.
Thank you for sharing and evoking fond memories.
Creative Wishes Tracey.
Hello Tracey, I'm so glad you enjoyed some fond memories here on my blog. You should see what happened to your great grandmother's tree - maybe someone in your family is keeping it safe. Thanks for your visit to my blog, and I wish you a gentle and peaceful Christmas.
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Jesse X
Such a lot of wonderful treasures - I particularly like your delicately pink Santa, with the tinted trees in your lovely little landscape. But my favourite of all are those glorious leaves - so many subtle shades and so attractive - lovely!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Hello Alison, I'm so glad you appreciate the gorgeous shades of pinks in the gum leaves. I had fun laying them out and looking at each one.
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Jesse X
Dear Jesse,
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful post with so many wonderful finds, and decorations . Your trees looks so sweet with the babies , and oh I love your pink Santa- he is a bargain, and so wonderful with the pink tree, beside him.
The leaves are stunning , and I wonder if you pressed them, if they keep the amazing tones they have now ? Wishing you a very Happy Christmas Jesse , if I am not seeing you here, before Christmas, and all the best for a wonderful 2019. Hugs to you , Dorthe xo
Hello Dorthe,
DeleteThank you for your visit. I'll try to press the leaves and see if they keep their colour. You have a peaceful and art-ful Christmas if I don't catch up before.
Love and hugs,
Jesse XXX
Hello sweetie, such beautiful displays you created! Those beautiful frame trees, what wonderful finds you have there. And the gumtree leaves and lilies are so so gorgeous. They are begging me to be drawn and painted :) And please no worries about when to post for the SNT gatherings, they are there for the whole month. Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful December month and Christmas season dearest. Big hugs and love, xx
ReplyDeleteDear and Wonderful Wen, Thanks for all your lovely comments and good wishes. Please feel free to draw the leaves and lilies - I'd love to see what you do. Have yourself an art-ful Christmas if you can!
DeleteMuch love and big hugs,
Jesse XXX
So lovely to find kindred souls who cherish the same kinds of beauty. Love your pretty 'orphans' tree, your home must be wonderful to explore. I'm not familiar with gum leaves at all, they look wonderful with such varied, soft pinky hues. Finally, I love your pink Santa. Pink Christmas decor always looks beautiful. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteNicola, Thanks for visiting my blog - I really enjoyed your vintage style Christmas cards. Your blog is inspiring!
DeleteCheers,
Jesse XX
What a lovely post, just love the tree picture frames and how lucky to find such at a thrift store. I like how you have displayed the tray, santa and the pretty flowers. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit to my blog.
Hi Sheryl, Thanks for visiting my blog too. Wishing you a happy day,
DeleteJesse