Sunday, December 5, 2010

Have a Mellow Christmas with Yellow!!

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I know yellow is for spring.  It represents sunshine and daffodils.

I don’t think we should ever limit our choices by pre-conceived ideas about a color.

I was thinking my Mom’s lemon tree produces lemons in the winter. One Christmas I used dried fruit and lemons on my mantle so I think yellow has to be OKAY  to use at Christmas time.

Shall we take a look at some Christmas decor done in yellow?!!!

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Not a large amount of yellow but just enough to let you know it is in the scheme of things.


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If it is good enough for the White House I think it is good enough for our house!!



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This is so cute. The napkin is made to look like a bow on a package!



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A simple more contemporary feel for Christmas.



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A yellow wreath on stacked cake plates holding nuts.



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I really love this, it is so simple however it still gives a big impact. I like the use of two or more small trees in the window instead of one large one.



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Sugared fruit looks so frosty even in this sunny color combination.



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So simple.... so pretty!!



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What a beautiful traditional setting.



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A simple yarn sock hanging on a bright yellow ladder. How cute would this be by the front door to greet your guest.



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This is a very unusual tree using yellow accents. This makes me smile!



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The addition of small silver balls really pulls this vignette together. I love the idea of the little banner hanging beneath each tray of fruit. It would be cute to have some words like.....
 JOY, PEACE, LOVE!

I don’t know about you, but I am really going to see where I might add some yellow to my Christmas decor next year.


Enjoy the Process” Of:

Bringing some sunny colors inside when it is snowy and cold outside at Christmas time.

Kathysue

Holiday Hints:

If you add yellow to your decorations also add it to your packages so it will flow effortlessly in the room.

When using yellow keep it simple.

A bowl full of lemons and some pine is heavenly. Be sure to throw in some small shiny Christmas balls for some sparkle.

7 comments:

  1. The yellow is quite refershing for the southern climates. And love the yellow bow. Enjoy! XO

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  2. Dearest Kathysue,

    Yellow, or golden, is a very noble color to brighten almost anything! Great photos.

    Have a great week!

    Mariette's Back to Basics

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  3. I adore yellow! I have so much of it. Is is more the butter yellow hue, but almost any yellow will do! Beautiful inmages and ideas. Thanks for the tips!
    Yvonne

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  4. I have to say that my first reaction to yellow for Christmas was "eww", but after seeing the last two photos,you've changed my mind. I especially like the Christmas tree decorated with Chinese lanterns!

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  5. My tree in the living room is done in yellow and cranberry this year. It looks quite nice. I love the combination of yellows and pinks (reds). All so happy! These are beautiful ideas.(-:

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  6. J'adore the yellow bow on each placemat - what fun!

    Hope you had a lovely weekend, Kathysue!

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  7. Wow, I've never seen yellow at Christmas before!!!
    Your images were fascinating to me. It opened my mind.
    You're the best Kathysue!!

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I would love to hear from you, Kathysue