My Happy Chic Tree

Last year I thought I was really out there with my orange tree.

My 2010 Orange Tree

But this year, I really took a leap in the use of color.  I love all things Jonathan Adler.  So when I saw this colorful garland, I immediately thought of Jonathan Adler and his Happy Chic color palate.

The glittery background is a piece of lime green vintage fabric which I'll drape around the tree base.
These are a sampling of the ornaments I'll use to complement my colorful garland.

I also had some vintage in just the right colors.

Happy Chic Tree

Details:

I think it goes perfectly with my Chinoiserie Mantel in the same room.

I have more holiday posts.  I've done another mantel in my family room, inspired by a pink and orange scarf, and I've created a Christmas tree from an architectural column.  Please come back and see my future posts.

Kathy

Chinoiserie Mantel

Every holiday I try some new look on my mantels.  Last year I called the mantel in my sun room a Florentine mantel since I incorporated many of my florentine boxes and icons. 

My 2010 Florentine Mantel

This year I went in a completely different direction.  I added peacock feathers, foo dogs, and vintage ornaments in apothecary jars.  I especially love the turquoise/lime/hot pink color combo.

 Some detail shots.

 

What d'ya think?

Kathy

BTY, the reflections you see in the mirror are my bamboo chandelier and my  vintage classroom shell reference map.


To see my Happy Chic Tree go here.