Friday, November 29, 2013

CHRISTMAS PAPERWHITES



Christmas and Paperwhites are a perfect combination.

They are delicate and fragrant snowy blooms that enhance any holiday decor.

One of my bowls of Paperwhites is in full bloom right now...






This year I put a cluster of paperwhites in a large scalloped bowl.

Here's how they looked when I planted them...













This is how the paperwhites looked a week ago...








And this is how they look today. Filled with beautiful blooms...








Snowy, showy clusters of blossoms...


Twigs, I spray painted white, work as stakes to keep the heavy heads upright... and the twigs have a wintery look that work with the paperwhites!








Once the paperwhites started to shoot up I put white and silver balls and pinecones around the base of them to hide the dirt.










Here's a closer look...









My buffet is decorated with lots of mercury glass...

I love love love mercury glass!















This sweet pedestal bowl held a beautiful bouquet of flowers and now it holds greens and pinecones.














A mercury glass votive on a cupcake pedestal is also filled with evergreens and frosty pinecones.









I have six of these darling little pedestals that I got from THE EVERYDAY FARMHOUSE SHOP. Aren't they adorable?









Paperwhites and mercury glass are a new favorite Christmas decor!








It's not too late to plant these easy-to-grow Christmas flowers... click HERE to see how!

If you plant them now you may have beautiful blooms on Christmas morning!









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35 comments:

  1. Sophie's momNovember 29, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful Yvonne. I too love mercury glass.
    Pat

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  2. UnknownNovember 29, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I, too, always fill the house with paperwhites during Christmas - they remind me so much of my grandmother! I always have to stake them. I insert a few small bamboo stakes and then I tie red ribbons all the way around the cluster. However, I'll try white twigs this year - yours is a much dressier look! Thanks for giving me a new idea!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 29, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Gorgeous! I LOVE your tablescape. What a great tip about the spray painted twigs. Thank you! We used assorted DIY Mercury glass pieces in my daughter's centerpieces for her October 26th weddng. Happy healing.

    Melissa in NC

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  4. AnonymousNovember 29, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    This whole post is gorgeous! Love mercury glass and everything about this!!

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  5. DawnNovember 29, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful Yvonne, and you picked the perfect container to show them off.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 29, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration. Your creations are always stunning, creative eye candy! Michele

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  7. Andrea at Opulent CottageNovember 29, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Gorgeous! I forgot to get mine :( Maybe the garden center will have some already growing. I loooove this display, I can't wait to see that pretty tree that's in the background! Hope you are up and about and the new knees are being nice to you :)
    xoxo

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  8. Katherines CornerNovember 29, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Oh my friend these are beautiful and of course your decorating style highlights them beautifully. Happy weekend wishes. Hugs

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  9. Courtenay@Creek Line HouseNovember 29, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    So pretty! I've always wanted to try growing paperwhites, but I never seem to get around to it. Love how you've displayed them too! You can't go wrong with paperwhites, white dishes, and mercury glass!

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  10. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 29, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I've got to get mine started today. great idea for the twigs painted white to help hold them upright!!

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  11. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 29, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Hope you had a truly enjoyable Turkey Day yesterday! Yvonne, these pics are so inspirational and beautiful - a perfect way to decorate all winter long. Gorgeous.

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  12. SplenderosaNovember 29, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Loving the idea of spraying the branches. Jacqueline @ Home told me she uses white hellebores only during Christmastime. Beautiful vignette, Yvonne. Happy Holidays !

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  13. AnonymousNovember 29, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Yvonne: The paperwhites look so beautiful.
    Didn't think that they would bloom this fast.

    Hope you are feeling better and still resting.

    Denise

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  14. Our WayNovember 29, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    That looks beautiful. I love the bowl that you put them in. I am looking more and more for white accessories. I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. Marisa Franca

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  15. Patty @ That's So PrettyNovember 29, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Beautiful vignette Yvonne as always. Planted some almost 2 wks ago for the first time. Can't wait to share. Hope your healing from your surgery and NOT OVERDOING!! :)

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  16. Deb HrabikNovember 29, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Such a beautiful combination. Okay, now I want to get some started.
    Deb

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  17. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsNovember 29, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Everything looks beautiful!!!! Mine are not growing this fast, I hope they are this size by Christmas.

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  18. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 29, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Holy cannoli, they are gorgeous in that bowl surrounded by the pine cones and tiny ornaments! AND, I spy a BIG, beautiful tree in the foyer!!! SOMEONE has been a busy elf:):) THIS elf is ready and willing to pitch in. XOXO PS, got Tracy's house all decorated!!!!

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  19. UnknownNovember 30, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Stunning Yvonne! Love paperwhite and they look perfect with mercury glass!~~Angela

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  20. BeverlyNovember 30, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    I adore paperwhites, Yvonne, and yours look lovely mingled with whites and mercury glass.

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  21. Barbara Lilian in FranceNovember 30, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Your paperwhites look delightful.Thanks for the tip of slipping in some painted twigs, to hold them up.. But how did you manage to get them flowering so quickly, your home must be like a hot house !

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  22. Laura @ duke manor farmNovember 30, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Hi yvonne. I have never grown paperwhites. Not sure why, they are beautiful. Have a wonderful holiday season.

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  23. AnonymousNovember 30, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    So pretty, Yvonne! I love Paperwhites! They make a cold winter day bright! I hope you are feeling better and will be up and around soon! Thanks for the stunning pictures!

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  24. micheleNovember 30, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I have the same bowl, the paperwhite bulbs, and the mercury glass! I love your artful arrangements and will attempt to improvise your design today! Thank you for your stunning inspirations. I usually just lurk and drool but had to tell you how you always inspire.

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  25. MonicaNovember 30, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Beautiful! Beautiful! I loved how you stacked the round cake plate with square plates....then your paperwhites still the show. I see many other wonderful ideas for my buffet thank you!

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  26. RettabugNovember 30, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Soooo pretty! My Mom always forced paperwhites for the holiday. I think I've done it once.
    You had ulterior motives in getting your home decorated for Christmas, what with your knee surgery. It looks lovely & I hope you are healing well, without complications. Listen to the doctor & rest & elevate!

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  27. A Toile TaleNovember 30, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    I, too, love paperwhites, but I struggled with inventive ideas to keep them from flopping. I tried twigs, ribbons, growing them in a narrow, clear, tall vase.......you name it. Then! I got a great tip! Use 1 c. gin in 1 gallon of water for your paperwhites. I mix this up when I plant them and use it everytime I water them it works!!! I swear!!!!!

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  28. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 30, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Yvonne your paperwhites look STUNNING!!!

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  29. PatNovember 30, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Yvonne,
    Simply exquisite, dear friend!!!
    Love the mercury glass and the Paperwhites!!!
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful buffet all decked out in Christmas finery for the Holidays!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  30. lindaDecember 1, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    love the mix of crisp white and mercury glass!

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  31. KathysueDecember 3, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Yvonne I love love it!! In fact I plan on putting paper whites in my entry because of the welcoming fragrance and I have the same exact bowl so we will be twins if it works out for me!! The cupcake pedestals are adorable from Barbs shop! Perfect addition.
    Merry Christmas,
    Kathysue

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  32. Laurence WDecember 13, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Lovely !

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  33. Mary Ann PickettDecember 16, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    This is just SOO lovely!

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  34. MariaJanuary 5, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    First, I love the entire look of your blog! I don't know where I've been, but everything seems so bright and beautiful! This post is gorgeous! I've gotten away from paper whites in recent years, but after seeing them here, I'm going to try them again. Great tip about using the twigs! I also love mercury glass. My collection is growing a little at a time. I love to see it displayed as beautifully as you did here. Thank you for such a lovely post!

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