PATTERNS AND TONES

Many of you who have been reading my blog for the past year know that I am obsessed with collecting Hallmark honeycomb centerpieces. From my first introduction to these decorations in my Mother's Thanksgiving centerpiece, to the start of my collection in a few rare Halloween honeycomb decorations, to my Christmas collection of these paper creations, which led to a plethora of backyard celebration  pieces, I have obtained these items to craft a visual backdrop for every occasion so that my daughter will grow up with an appreciation for the whimsical 6T's graphics I cherish so much. My honeycomb obsession has recently expanded now to include paper ornaments not made by Hallmark ! Yes, I have succumbed to collecting honeycomb, plastic and tin ornaments that can hang from our Easter Tree. My daughter Edith was thrilled to be able to decorate the tree branch this year with the various pastel objects filled with bunny, chick and egg motifs. Next year, I will feature my Ea...

It's that time of year, when the world falls in love all over again with the ornaments they have collected over the years. At least I do! Each box is opened to reveal an old friend that you haven't seen all year long. Besides my collection of ornaments, as you may know from reading my blog this year, I have a bit of an obsession with paper honeycomb centerpieces! And the Christmas themed centerpieces are really the apex of my collection. Santas, snowmen, angles and bells decorate my house in a mid-century mindset. Their delicate nature is what makes they even more special to me. They have weathered the test of Christmases past and continue to bring my family and guests enjoyment every year they come out to decorate our home. "Mr. Snowman" is one of those friends I look forward to seeing every year! One of my oldest honeycomb centerpieces, this gold top hat 14" snowman is so cheerful and festive, with his gold scarf and cane, and holding a sign wishing a...