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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Nutcracker Ballet

The Nutcracker is my theme for decorating the entry way this Christmas season.   I have never been a big fan of Nutcrackers because there weren't many available in the pastel colors that I like.   I fell in love with the Nutcrackers that are out this year, though......all the lovely pastel colors!

I am using the ornament wreath that was in the sun room last Christmas.   I try to use everything from the previous years, but in a different room.   The white and pink tulle Christmas trees were on the Santa Loves the Ballet themed tree that was in the family room last year, and the bottle brush trees are some that I made several years ago

Yep, can you see it???...on the right side of the photo you can see a glimpse of the tree that I am decorating in the family room!  I have the tree up, the lights all working, and a few decorations on it.  There is still lots of work to be done on that tree,  but I can take my time and enjoy the process!
I wanted to share how I put the vignette together on the entry way table......

In the first photo, you can see that I had the wreath hung in front of the mirror and the Nutcrackers scattered across the top of the harp table.   When I tried to take photographs of the vignette, I couldn't get the wreath and the Nutcrackers in the photo at the same time...it was like I had two separate vignettes.

So, in the second photo, you can see how I put the Nutcrackers on some "lifts" to bring them up closer to the wreath.  It still didn't look exactly like I had envisioned it.

In the third photo, you can see that I brought out the 'big lifts"....now that's what I'm talkin' bout...lol!  See how the Nutcrackers are now part of the wreath vignette?
On the left, you can see the progress of my skinny Nutcracker tree in the entry way...I have several trees that I am working on!   The formal dining room is the only room without some touch of Christmas.   That room is all about THANKSGIVING!



In the first photo, you can barely see the top of the Nutcrackers hat....

In the second photo..after I added some small lifts...much  better!

In the third photo...I added the big lifts...PERFECT!

I had to do some Pennyfication to this guy...He had too much red on him, so I had to change out some of his trim with pink.

Roses and a crown add to the Nutcracker theme...
Here are all my pretty pastel Nutcrackers!


You can see the lifts that I used a little better in this photo.    


Here are....

just some.....

random photos....
that I took!

I can't wait to show you the rest of the entry way when I'm finished!



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43 comments:

  1. Angelsdoor * PennyNovember 13, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    How beautiful! Love your Nutcrackers

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  2. Rena DesignsNovember 13, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Penny what a great collection of of of Stuff! No honestly I don't know how you managed to get this all amassed. But girl you have got this down, I am in love with the nutcrackers with their sequined hats, your fantastic wreath with those to die for ballet slippers! Thank you for sharing your very unique style of decorating, I always look forward to your posts.♥

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  3. Rachel and Pia's Cottage November 13, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    It's absolutely spectacular Penny! I love it! And the romantic pastel nutcrackers are too much! ♥

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  4. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Spectacular.. I just love, love, love your white music table. The vignette is Penny to a T. The pink nutcrackers... just gorgeous

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  5. martinealisonNovember 13, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Bonjour,

    Un casse-noisette qui mène parfaitement bien la danse, celle de noël...
    Une très jolie publication et de très belles photos.

    Gros bisous

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  6. Shabby chic SandyNovember 13, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Really pretty--I love all the pink :)

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  7. Rose LNovember 14, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Already decorated for Christmas!!!! Lovely!!

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  8. awal.nyNovember 14, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    I love the colors you used for these decorations. I also spied some other colors through the door. I can't wait to see it all. I am thinking of decorating a tree for our new bedroom, either turquoise or lime green. Alaina

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  9. Julie MarieNovember 14, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Love your Nutcracker theme going on there Penny... and your collection of pastel ones is so pretty!... I may just have to buy me a pale pink one this year... xoxo Julie Marie

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  10. CeciliaNovember 14, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    It's so pretty, Penny! Looking forward to seeing all the rest of your Christmas decorations!

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  11. DiNovember 14, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Penny your collections are amazing., please keep sharing them.

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  12. Mary SteinbrinkNovember 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful! I'm really inspired to get my decorating going!

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  13. The Old ParsonageNovember 14, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    See now I really want to peek into all the nooks and crannies - I LOVE Christmas and your home is beautiful!!

    Leann

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  14. AlessandraNovember 14, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Very, very spectacular. Your decors are great!!!
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  15. Vickie @ Ranger 911November 14, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    It's just magical! I don't have any pink in my house, but when I see pink Christmas decor like yours it makes me wish I did!

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  16. Linda @ A La CarteNovember 14, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Oh my this is gorgeous! I love the Nutcracker Ballet and your decorations are so beautiful! Thanks for linking to TTF with this stunning tree!

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  17. AnneNovember 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Oh, my! My daughter's head would roll right off her shoulders if she saw this collection. She has been fascinated by the Nutcracker since she was almost 3 and has a growing collection of her own! Beautiful!

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  18. BettyCupcakesNovember 14, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Thanks for joining us at the Foodies and Crafties Soiree! I love all the glitter- I am a glitter fiend!

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  19. Candy SNovember 15, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Penny, you have created one of the prettiest nutcracker scenes ever. The lovely pastels and your attention to details have made this vignette gorgeous. You must of been thrilled at all of the lovely pastels that they have on the market for this year. I found a lot of aqua nutcrackers this year (I love aqua). I can't wait to use them to do one of my nutcracker tables for Christmas. This is all so much fun!!


    Candy

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  20. UnknownNovember 15, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    This is so pretty Penny, I decorate with Nutcracker too! I get mine everything cupcake related, so you know I'm relly loving that pink guy holding the gingerbread and lollipop! :) Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see the rest of your pretty decor!
    Lizy

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  21. Jeannie MarieNovember 15, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    I have to agree wholeheartedly with Candy S. Your nutcrackers vignette is breathtaking. I just can't look enough!

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  22. Marie ArdenNovember 16, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    My pink nutcrackers should get together with your pink ones! Tree is fun too! Have a pink day!

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  23. bj November 17, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Lovin' all the pink here...:)
    Happy Pink Sat.

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  24. DianeNovember 17, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Penny - I am absolutely, totally blown away by this post. Oh, my!! It is gorgeous. I am loving all of the pink and how you arranged everything. This one should definitely be in a magazine - they would sell millions of copies with one of your photos on the cover - wow!!

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  25. lynneNovember 17, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Just beautiful, Penny. Absolutely gorgeous. People must love coming to visit you!

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  26. Judy at GoldCountryCottageNovember 18, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Hi Penny. You are always so amazing as is everything you do. I probably say the same thing every time but it's true! That pink Nutcracker is quite the handsome guy, and they say that real men don't wear pink!!. Ha!!.Happy Sunday..Judy

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  27. Michelle LiewNovember 18, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Looking absolutely beautiful!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 18, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Great nutcrackers! Love the sparkle and shine.

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  29. Call Me PMcNovember 18, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Breathtaking! Pinned and sharing on fb, thanks for joining us at Marvelous Mondays

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  30. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Great job!!! It's beautiful!!

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  31. Inspired By JuneNovember 18, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    I'm a nutcracker fan, Penny, but I don't think I've every seen any as pretty as yours! Those pastel colors make for a lovely and unique entryway.

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  32. Claire JustineNovember 19, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Everything is so beautiful :)

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  33. Kim~madeinadayNovember 20, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    This is so pretty, where in the world to you store all those things!! Thanks so much for linking up last week on Made in a Day!
    Kim

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  34. Richella ParhamNovember 21, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Penny, you amaze me all the time, but this time you've outdone yourself. SO beautiful!!!

    Thanks for sharing this at Grace at Home. I'm featuring you this week!

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  35. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥November 21, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    It's a winter wonderland!!! Transported in time for a fairyland!!!! You are AMAZING!!!! hugs...

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  36. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueNovember 21, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Penny, you always get an A+ for decorating for the season and your Nutcracker Ballet entry is a visual delight. I'm pleased to be featuring it over at Shabbilicious Friday today.

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  37. MaryNovember 22, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Hi Penny, I love your awesome Christmas decor! I featured you this week at Boogieboard Cottage. Blessings, Mary

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  38. Allison @ dreamalittlebigger.comNovember 22, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Your fella' with the sequin hat is my favorite. Such pretty nutcrackers!

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  39. DanielleNovember 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Great collection of nutcrackers! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x

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  40. Laura TurnerNovember 30, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Wow, Penny! Your wreath and display are absolutely gorgeous! The pink theme works so well. Quite elegant!

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  41. Christy JamesDecember 1, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Love all the pink, Penny! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

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  42. Krista AasenDecember 8, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    This is so cute! Thanks for sharing it and your other wreaths at the Get Your DIY On Challenge! Hope to see you back today with an ornament project:)

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  43. Uniquely EllaDecember 18, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    OMG super cute, gorgeous.
    xxx
    Marlene

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