With the new black console table in place this year, I decided to move the tree across the room instead of here in the middle. And with my new love of mercury glass, it was a perfect spot to showcase my ornaments collected in the after-Christmas sales last year, along with a few silver pieces.
My rusty iron yardsale urn makes a perfect container for ornaments, pinecones and acorns. I love the mix of natural and shiny silver, what a pleasant play off each other. Again, I snipped a few real greens to add in there too.
Last year I spray painted some walnuts and acorns silver and gold and it’s fun to use them in different spots. I simply pulled all my silver toned items together on this table only.
The mercury glass trees were found after Christmas last year at Kohls. I did those glittered pinecones last year too. I have really fallen in love with mercury glass.
The silver candelabra was also a yardsale find from last year.
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Shannon says
I love that you always post so many pictures! I love all these silver decorations! I am really getting into mercury glass too!
Deserae says
Ohhhhh…..just beautiful! I too am in love with mercury glass although my collection is not near as big as yours! I love the little acorns and balls you spray painted silver…very clever!
~Des
Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage says
Rhoda…this is so gorgeous…..Now I know what I will be watching for in those after Christmas sales!
Wendy says
I love mercury glass too. How lovely!
Amanda says
once again you never cease to amaze me! Can I be your neighbor?? Love love all that silver!!!!!
Beverly says
Rhoda, I love everything you put together. This is wonderful.
I’ll definitely be back Monday.
Natalie says
Just beautiful!
La Vida Deliciosa says
Rhoda, I love it all! Lauren came to Texas and helped my do similar things in my house. I can see that creativity runs in the family!
– Catherine, Lauren’s friend from law school
Anonymous says
Looks great Rho
Have a nice week-end,
Kathy 🙂
Julia @ Hooked on Houses says
Oh, I just LOVE mercury glass. Your silver is gorgeous! I only have 3 pieces of it, but they make me really happy. I’d like to collect more in years to come.
Inspired Kara says
Love all the texture in this and subtle illusions to Christmas. It’s beautiful, but everything always is in your home!!!
Betty Jo says
How beautiful everything looks Rhoda! I highlighted your blog on mine today. xoxo
the pleasures of homemaking says
That looks great Rhoda! Isn’t mercury glass great. I think it looks good all year round! Love the urn!
Manuela
ValleyGirl says
Oh my goodness, Rhoda! I’ve just looked through your last few posts and your home looks absolutely AMAZING again!! Not that I expected anything less, of course, but WOW!
paintergal says
Rhoda, this is one reason we love you so! You can take all these objects that are beautiful individually, but when you display them they become even more specatacular!
Absolutely love the silver vignette.
Lady Katherine says
The silver and mercury is beautiful! What a great find for 25 cents! Very lovely!
Leigh says
Rhoda, It is gorgeous! I too collect mercury glass. I found some pretty pieces at Hobby Lobby this week for half off! You might want to check it out!
KarenB says
Wow, that silver stand you got for 25 cents is INCREDIBLE! I also love your mix of textures. I’m going to have to work on that.
jill says
Lovely arrangement with a classic and inviting look. Mercury glass, eh? Hmmm … might be a new ‘interest’ for me! Merry Christmas!
Laura @ the shorehouse. says
I am drooling…In a good way. I love all things silver, especially mercury glass!! Love these pictures. Ahhhh….
🙂 Laura