Christmas, Christmas, Christmas

I love repetition as a statement and it is a powerful vehicle for impact  in art and design.  As you get ready for the coming season perhaps  you would like some inspiration. These images illustrate simple, doable Christmas decor with an emphasis on repetition. Of course Pinterest is the go to site now for ideas of any kind.  These and more ideas  can be found on my  <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/tis-the-season/">Tis the Season</a> folder.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgkGdL6HMq43VKAq8VuAGzGrP6nA2SSf-4xJ9eEfQ3dTDkQRQkHUFrAw7XvwlehbfPLtOd1i8EtS595MHLYSiCUWrrRfEZa7vZQsd3bTwwEUjCKrQlzqO4Pe6hSMx1hwAdwbFsRofCgg9/s1600/171277592049697719_L5OXenoc_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgkGdL6HMq43VKAq8VuAGzGrP6nA2SSf-4xJ9eEfQ3dTDkQRQkHUFrAw7XvwlehbfPLtOd1i8EtS595MHLYSiCUWrrRfEZa7vZQsd3bTwwEUjCKrQlzqO4Pe6hSMx1hwAdwbFsRofCgg9/s400/171277592049697719_L5OXenoc_c.jpg" width="312" /></a> </div>So simple and effective.  I think this works because of its lack of colour and sparkle against the metal tray.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstqmO5pa-5PZR9mCJ7fg76bT1m2Bh38_khYlwfz4Qrn5gQcyp7ocFvd3XB8uSK5Hj-34kXbQzZbEdfD44SD8MDbrMWmM0bLbBsPFa3gMMSHp9D9vEZycU2SYLdkQ8MYDxkYsDiYq-YIfJ/s1600/75927943687341501_Cnqu5FGl_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstqmO5pa-5PZR9mCJ7fg76bT1m2Bh38_khYlwfz4Qrn5gQcyp7ocFvd3XB8uSK5Hj-34kXbQzZbEdfD44SD8MDbrMWmM0bLbBsPFa3gMMSHp9D9vEZycU2SYLdkQ8MYDxkYsDiYq-YIfJ/s400/75927943687341501_Cnqu5FGl_c.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div>  How simple is this?  Jingle bells, and white candles on a rectangular white tray.  The variations are endless. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkLxvRToxdTpoO3Y7OmdZYUVlgrARgV98lbfRQB2lmsKbV6BRGtqKHMfzjs0EllCclecOXUQTP9FfXNFb0AOv4ERXW1NmNgZ6R5h0DlwW3qrYkKGHMVuoyEq4Ea59dpjQ2HuUBSBv807s/s1600/18295942205832444_utRuSmnq_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkLxvRToxdTpoO3Y7OmdZYUVlgrARgV98lbfRQB2lmsKbV6BRGtqKHMfzjs0EllCclecOXUQTP9FfXNFb0AOv4ERXW1NmNgZ6R5h0DlwW3qrYkKGHMVuoyEq4Ea59dpjQ2HuUBSBv807s/s400/18295942205832444_utRuSmnq_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>  Pick your choice with this one. Greenery with candles or bulbs in sets of three or four.  I think I would stick to one or the other so it would get noticed more. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiZJDovYtx2ECeb7WpuZjzTgZwbCzwqQEYFvCunaHCZwkX6zHsiuw-4Wg-r6C9fsOaZoFvjScFggKOUBiLnX9YA7rjVpf-hZU2Uma0SLYFur14F0uNTEhMkagI1n4UFWvjugissu70QyF/s1600/77335318572530880_HHo0HnLX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiZJDovYtx2ECeb7WpuZjzTgZwbCzwqQEYFvCunaHCZwkX6zHsiuw-4Wg-r6C9fsOaZoFvjScFggKOUBiLnX9YA7rjVpf-hZU2Uma0SLYFur14F0uNTEhMkagI1n4UFWvjugissu70QyF/s400/77335318572530880_HHo0HnLX_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> Boxwood wreath with slim tapers massed in the middle.  These little candles and holders usually in clear glass are often found at dollar stores. You could also drill holes of appropriate size in a piece of wood and cover it with aluminum foil for safety. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xFmtakATlkFFKU5WJYRJEPJ_Ccc26PoAJDoOvOLN1OTT-4bOEDzx_aEgp4e4qA9_QxBzr2_8Nx9AY6Fbtq7gEGFXrXWJlHYIOutjBcCUtMAp7AkqWcUQO7lx0Ue4Mu8QyxWjT0YWSlcv/s1600/175921929165824896_uq1XqodM_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xFmtakATlkFFKU5WJYRJEPJ_Ccc26PoAJDoOvOLN1OTT-4bOEDzx_aEgp4e4qA9_QxBzr2_8Nx9AY6Fbtq7gEGFXrXWJlHYIOutjBcCUtMAp7AkqWcUQO7lx0Ue4Mu8QyxWjT0YWSlcv/s400/175921929165824896_uq1XqodM_b.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>  While this isn't specifically  Christmas decor it offers all kinds of ideas about a similar shelf and a repetition of objects for different seasons. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFIG0jtsxaVJoaPauE1UYW7jSv2YlOhwCWkQ9ft2KfYc4KWR6CP9PVIQZOFs3vxmDebAPoD1gxvq1LPpYn5ho_A4O6fi3gotXRd_mhN4LXa7CMfM9Pgq7d_inrqkaKRibNdqoogq2SrZy/s1600/194288171396079426_GkIe0ZVI_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFIG0jtsxaVJoaPauE1UYW7jSv2YlOhwCWkQ9ft2KfYc4KWR6CP9PVIQZOFs3vxmDebAPoD1gxvq1LPpYn5ho_A4O6fi3gotXRd_mhN4LXa7CMfM9Pgq7d_inrqkaKRibNdqoogq2SrZy/s400/194288171396079426_GkIe0ZVI_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Love this idea for over a sofa.  Using those plastic snowflakes you can pick up cheaply and gluing them in a circle with  hot glue.  Velvet ribbon  is a must for the look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlFBwdjCLBm-Vauv7vUxqIq6AgwwZJGnG_x4mPS6QjWKgpDx_Mk0hQZC1dS02DDKdLz6XNXzQa6q7k9R2GNSLlUYuJPlXLz_dL3juxIDmWAXY4kDzIGtoc1hTKPwUl1miQI8KMmvx5GIXZ/s1600/211458144973423878_OMpRjiR8_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlFBwdjCLBm-Vauv7vUxqIq6AgwwZJGnG_x4mPS6QjWKgpDx_Mk0hQZC1dS02DDKdLz6XNXzQa6q7k9R2GNSLlUYuJPlXLz_dL3juxIDmWAXY4kDzIGtoc1hTKPwUl1miQI8KMmvx5GIXZ/s400/211458144973423878_OMpRjiR8_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> And don't you just love the repetition of gold vases and two shapes of trees?  Gold is so coming back in vogue.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hZOmT52dgcoAq_gE9eXxW2ZKoMo2nVtOXlBfHU3Np7_3blcWotxIw0Klb7DQaV2M0XvjaqqA8lTOCvqUlGgKCgswmU0Ck6RJY5W6pHNpA7JGoBUpjRL-Xtlx73PfnKdmLYVE8ij2nZ_E/s1600/207165651580764062_HofDhlp0_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hZOmT52dgcoAq_gE9eXxW2ZKoMo2nVtOXlBfHU3Np7_3blcWotxIw0Klb7DQaV2M0XvjaqqA8lTOCvqUlGgKCgswmU0Ck6RJY5W6pHNpA7JGoBUpjRL-Xtlx73PfnKdmLYVE8ij2nZ_E/s400/207165651580764062_HofDhlp0_c.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> Another set of four but this time using very rustic pots with moss, greenery and candles.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgherPV2BfZNRi83oDTSP0JtxUbvMalj13Ktb0v3LqV1_BVI-YE2Hv8oZgXpM8FGcU1JUfWkI2FopHFATAlbddie_47ypD5xIeqS5iwH6kw0BRxaXZQAeSK_LZIT_nlTB78kVgRw49tKLan/s1600/280067670546657673_mqswLk1O_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgherPV2BfZNRi83oDTSP0JtxUbvMalj13Ktb0v3LqV1_BVI-YE2Hv8oZgXpM8FGcU1JUfWkI2FopHFATAlbddie_47ypD5xIeqS5iwH6kw0BRxaXZQAeSK_LZIT_nlTB78kVgRw49tKLan/s400/280067670546657673_mqswLk1O_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5H-fpfyFWIUnUQpGQnbzW2BRRE3lZyOnbHkRkyYulOfCP1rtfmcF-qu6xm8-LLAZ7A6vb7TeqIYvsnuTf-hefPyvez43XTw00cZ5DNdyROd6ZV9M7LpNnvOyRLW4HTccu9khWezYNKBw/s1600/65443000806301157_QKNwh71L_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5H-fpfyFWIUnUQpGQnbzW2BRRE3lZyOnbHkRkyYulOfCP1rtfmcF-qu6xm8-LLAZ7A6vb7TeqIYvsnuTf-hefPyvez43XTw00cZ5DNdyROd6ZV9M7LpNnvOyRLW4HTccu9khWezYNKBw/s400/65443000806301157_QKNwh71L_c.jpg" width="298" /></a></div> Lanterns of different shapes and heights can be used with all sorts of seasonal decor.  I think they are handy to have around for  year around use.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVpkaVejWb8jduT4BrG_uC16XBVLusyGgF50LzP9doaim9vxyQD3Flc-hhekKTTp41FPMsFmgWVctkcImMOZntCwpYaMDEgmKyBPDjB16Z7IpZs_q0vkeiD6SWzDLQkTkDHbsj4uezOrj/s1600/171277592050124140_XU15fOPU_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVpkaVejWb8jduT4BrG_uC16XBVLusyGgF50LzP9doaim9vxyQD3Flc-hhekKTTp41FPMsFmgWVctkcImMOZntCwpYaMDEgmKyBPDjB16Z7IpZs_q0vkeiD6SWzDLQkTkDHbsj4uezOrj/s400/171277592050124140_XU15fOPU_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> Love white and blue at Christmas.  Add in the sparkle of silver ornaments and the scene is set. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkP9TBDd8tkqW7gHIea2K1rn5iiwz8cHB64AAzlhgEzHJCB3qfMUkfon4QCZ_FNnz_vLjctY3SXr-_2LF27XFEByS8JoimwAUuHjNKz0ahyphenhyphenX1WxzU8EzihzvMwbTQ-GEm8WOtoQYMdWGy/s1600/243827767295248143_O1CYyo8f_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkP9TBDd8tkqW7gHIea2K1rn5iiwz8cHB64AAzlhgEzHJCB3qfMUkfon4QCZ_FNnz_vLjctY3SXr-_2LF27XFEByS8JoimwAUuHjNKz0ahyphenhyphenX1WxzU8EzihzvMwbTQ-GEm8WOtoQYMdWGy/s400/243827767295248143_O1CYyo8f_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember that you can hang wreaths almost anywhere. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you missed last year's posts about Christmas decorations check them out <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/making-christmas-sparkle.html">here</a> for my house,  <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-decorating-for-your-table.html">for your table</a>,   <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-decorating-12-unique-wreaths.html">wreaths</a>,and  <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-decorating-mini-trees.html">mini trees .  </a></div>

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas

I love repetition as a statement and it is a powerful vehicle for impact  in art and design.  As you get ready for the coming season perhaps...

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