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Look! Bowl Full of Ornaments

121407ornaments2.jpgThis has been a tried and true decorating technique for us ever since living in a studio apartment. Although the size of our space has increased, it remains a great, inexpensive and simple holiday decorating idea for the low-maintenance types. Pictured here, glass bowl and gold ball ornaments from a local thrift store. Total cost: Less than $3! Below, a singular option found online:

 
 

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Where did you find that bowl for less than $3 dollars?

posted by Ashton Anders on 2007-12-14 16:18:35
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I also do that but with a bit "more" added to it. I guess I just can't leave well enough alone...

see here: http://picasaweb.google.com/mlochk22/ChristmasDecorations2007/photo#5139598447432984802

posted by mlochk22 on 2007-12-14 19:31:03
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Here's our version.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maisonbisson/1987808257/

I agree it's an economical and high impact choice. Its also just so damn easy!

posted by TowerGirl on 2007-12-14 19:39:06
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TowerGirl you are so right it is so easy, my mother used to do this with big brandy snifters, I do it every year, sometimes I put fragile antique ornaments in bowls because I'm afaid to hang them on the tree, the effect is great and you can really see the detail better.

posted by think pink on 2007-12-14 22:03:01
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I do this too, but I place the ornaments in a way that hides the "hook" part on them.

posted by Eve in Hochelaga on 2007-12-15 10:43:39
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Our version can be seen here: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2115649296_60f48318e9.jpg

I also put some tiny battery operated lights between the decorations.

posted by Jippo on 2007-12-16 12:41:03
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For a bigger version:

posted by Jippo on 2007-12-16 12:44:22
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Jippo,

I really like the silver ornaments and your home looks lovely from the peak in pic.

posted by TowerGirl on 2007-12-16 15:41:22
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gorgeous! and look at that amazing wall treatment.

posted by karenlashelle on 2007-12-16 23:47:25
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