StoneGable: POINSETTIAS IN THE SNOW~ 2013 HOLIDAY DESIGN CHALLENGE

I'm getting an early jump on Christmas decorating this year thanks to HOMETALK and LAMPS PLUS !

As a part of their 2013 HOLIDAY DESIGN CHALLENGE I was asked "how would you fill and decorate this lamp"?

What fun!!!!

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With Christmas music blaring and thought of sugarplums dancing in my head I got to work like a busy little elf...

The kind folks at LAMPS PLUS sent me this beautiful FILLABLE CLEAR GLASS OVO TABLE LAMP. The lamp base is removable and the lamp can be filled with all sorts of wonderful and creative things!

I have the strangest desire to fill it with colored jellybeans... but that is for another season!

The lamp is so large and impressive on its own that the real challenge for me was how to fill it and still let the beauty of this lamp show through!

The inspiration for my Holiday Lamp design came from its icy glass and the snowy shade...

so I created a wintery white vignette ...

POINSETTIAS IN THE SNOW

No traditional red and green (but how pretty would that be in this lamp). I decided to show off the softer side of the Christmas season.

And because the lamp has a contemporary feel I wanted to fill it with a little holiday sophistication!

I made a several dozen felt poinsettias...

To see how to make them click HERE.

Most of the poinsettias were used to decorate the barrel lampshade... along with some tiny snowballs, pearls and sparkles...

Every Holiday lamp should have a little sparkle and bling!

Because I want to use the lampshade again I fixed everything to the shade with removable glue dots.

I filled the lamp base with Epson Salts to resemble snow. A frosty vignette of snowy flocked greens, tall ice covered twigs and white poinsettias was positioned in the base of the lamp.

Are you getting in the Christmas mood yet?

I sprayed a little nest with snow and embellished it with flocked greens and twigs and a poinsettia to repeat the elements in the lamp.

I bet you are beginning to hum your favorite Christmas tune, aren't you?

My lamp will stay up for New Year's Day and probable through February! I think it will work for the cold and blustery days of winter too!

Thanks so much HOMETALK and LAMPS PLUS for asking me participate in the 2013 HOLIDAY DESIGN CHALLENGE.

Head on over to HOMETALK to see some of the other very creative Holiday Lamps!

You can see my HOMETALK feed by clicking HERE.

Now I'm off to the basement to drag up my Christmas Tree!

32 comments:

www.mysoulfulhome.comAugust 30, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Really pretty Yvonne! I am loving all the different takes on the lamp. I thought I was nutty doing a Christmas post today ( it is about 90 degrees here at 8 am this morning) but turns out I am in good company!
Have a lovely weekend!
Kelly
Judy at GoldCountryCottageAugust 30, 2013 at 10:35 AM
So beautiful, Yvonne. Very striking. I'm going to check out others at Hometalk..Happy Weekend..Judy
Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 30, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Yvonne, it is just elegantly beautiful. Great job!
Patty at Home and Lifestyle DesignAugust 30, 2013 at 10:49 AM
I am not ready to see Christmas decorations, at all. It was 103 degrees yesterday here in Dallas, TX. BUT your lamp is stunning, you did a great job, and it doesn't scream Christmas.
Thanks, Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design
JP August 30, 2013 at 10:50 AM
This is just gorgeous! I love how they are just like your Christmas stockings...just too much cutting out for me, though :( Enjoy it's beauty!
At The Picket FenceAugust 30, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Seriously, absolutely stunning!! So creative and I love how you truly captured the softer side of the season and that it could be left out all winter. Beautiful!!
Vanessa
onneryAugust 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Very pretty Yvonne, and could stay out for Winter instead of specifically Christmas. Oh, I think those Poinsettias are just so attractive!
KathysueAugust 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Yvonne, Great job, love the all white theme and it is a winter wonderland. Yes, I have been pinning for this years Christmas, shame to admit. I started pinning last year before Christmas was even over. When the ideas and inspiration come, you have to jump on it, RIGHT?
The song in my head is , "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!"
Kathysue
UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 12:03 PM
How beautiful! You have truly captured the feel I was thinking of for Christmas this year... white and soft and soothing. Makes me want to drag my trees down ...
Just luvly... Christmas dreaming now.
Hugs, Gee
Pinky at Designs by PinkyAugust 30, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Beautifully done, my friend!!! I loved the poinsettias when you made them and they are perfect on this lamp! XOXO
Miss CharAugust 30, 2013 at 12:22 PM
This is a stunning project Yvonne. Thanks so much for sharing.
AnneAugust 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Gorgeous lamp and shade Yvonne!
xx
Anne
Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryAugust 30, 2013 at 1:29 PM
Wow Yvonne, the lamp is outstanding. I just love it. I love all the white, bling, snow etc in the lamp. I am so ready for all the fall and Christmas decorating. just to darn hot here.
Happy weekend.
Mary
UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Absolutely beautiful, Yvonne! It's all perfect and I love the lampshade!~~Angela
The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥August 30, 2013 at 2:42 PM
You are amazing and so is this gorgeous creation!!!! I am in awe!!! hugs...
Cristina GarayAugust 30, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Stunning! I love everything about your design.
JennAugust 30, 2013 at 2:54 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRAugust 30, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Yvonne, your lamp is beautiful. I love seeing the softer colors; and it truly feels like a winter wonderland. Just what I need on this 100 degree day!
Gail @Purple Hues and MeAugust 30, 2013 at 4:15 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous! I've been following the entries and this is by far the prettiest of all!!!
Di@Cottage-WishesAugust 30, 2013 at 4:39 PM
You did a wonderful job, awesome! Di@Cottage-wishes
The Old ParsonageAugust 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Love it and Love that you are thinking about Christmas:)
Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 30, 2013 at 7:23 PM
OOOhhhh- bravo and well done - you met and exceeded the challenge - this is stunning.

I LOVE that lamp!
PamelaAugust 30, 2013 at 8:55 PM
It is gorgeous Yvonne!
KarenAugust 30, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Yvonne that is so pretty. I love the shade.
BeverlyAugust 31, 2013 at 7:22 AM
Elegant and gorgeous. Love it, Yvonne.
thepaintedapron.comAugust 31, 2013 at 9:04 AM
It is so much fun to see how one simple lamp can turn into so many different things by all you clever and crafty ladies! I love your whiteness! Gorgeous! Yep, jelly beans for sure next spring!
Jenna
PatAugust 31, 2013 at 9:22 AM
Yvonne,
"It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas" is stuck in my head, dear friend!!!
WoW!!!
Amazing lampshade and lamp base!!!
I, too, already have my color palette for this years Christmas. . .
but I'm leaving the tree in the lower level a little longer! Ha!
Thanks for sharing your creative talents with us!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Doreen@foxdenrdAugust 31, 2013 at 9:45 AM
It's perfect! I'm partial to neutral colors for decorating, and even more so at Christmas. White and silver are my favorite colors for the holidays, so IMHO, you nailed it!
CynthiaSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:23 AM
Yvonne, I just adore what you did with this lamp. The shade is PERFECTION!! So very pretty and you can use it all winter look since the flowers don't scream Christmas.

Cynthia
SuzeBSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:04 AM
I always admire your posts. So creative! The winter wonderland lamp is beautiful!
Shirley@Housepitality DesignsSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous Yvonne...something that I would love in my home this year for Christmas....I am totally going into a different direction this year...you are truly an inspiration in so many ways!
Simply Suzannes at HomeSeptember 2, 2013 at 3:04 PM
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home

Beautiful and feminine.
I would love to make one for my mom.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Suzanne