I don’t think I’m alone in the pleasure I get from putting all of the lovely Christmas decorations away. Don’t get me wrong, I delight in decorating for Christmas but I love the clean palate I have to work with once it’s all retired to its respective storage spot in the garage.
Some of my design accessories (knick-knacks) go back on the same table top but there are a few surfaces that always challenge me and therefore I ponder a new vignette.
An example of this is the kitchen counter. We have a long counter that I believe needs a little “arrangement” to break up the vast space (vast for me, anyway). In the past I’ve arranged plants, a cookbook stand, an antique scale and assorted accoutrement, but always seem to be just slightly dissatisfied—as though there’s something missing with the arrangement.
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This is what I came up with this month…
The plant was a gift—it’s in a little wooden box that resembles a library file drawer. The barley twist candlestick was one I purchased at an antique store years ago—it was very affordable ($25) in part because it was missing it’s partner. The bronze flower man was a gift from a dear friend.
I’m happy with it for now. Hubby commented with a positive remark (without being asked) so that’s an endorsement, of sorts.
Have you taken down Christmas? Do you ever wonder how to fill in the blanks after the holiday?