Monday, December 14, 2020

Tropical/Colonial

Colonial Williamsburg

 My daughter Kate is in Williamsburg for a few days. Colonial Williamsburg at Christmas is so charming. She took some photos yesterday and this one really caught my eye. I have posted before about how pineapples play a big role in both tropical and colonial decorating. 

Here is another example - wicker. I love the wicker bells - vintage ones are easily found on Etsy. With some tweaking, this wreath would be great for tropical decor as well - perhaps with sea shells or palm fronds. This door apparently won a blue ribbon.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful and unusual. I have always looked to Williamsburg for their Christmas decorations using natural materials. I usually attach fruit to an evergreen wreath. This is an interesting alternative. I love the wicker bells! I have several books from Colonial Williamsburg on Christmas decorations and flower arranging which I enjoy using for inspiration.

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    1. Alexandria is wonderful for this as well. Nobody uses fresh here because of the heat. Vintage wicker bells like these are easily found on Etsy.

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  2. Colonial Williamsburg is my absolute favorite place in the world! Last year we went for a week the first week in December to see all the holiday decorations. I took so many pictures! We always stay at the Williamsburg, which I also adore.

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    1. I love the Williamsburg Inn - especially from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

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  3. Colonial Williamsburg informed my holiday decorating decades ago when our children were young. Never did anything with fresh fruit, only faux, due our hot weather. I love that place, it's a treasure. Pamela

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    1. In Alexandria and Williamsburg for the judged doors, no faux is allowed. They have to switch the fruit out to keep it fresh depending on the weather.

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