some pretty Christmas eye-candy

14 years ago

I uploaded over 30 photos into our various Christmas Inspiration albums. Some from you guys here, and some from my searching on Flickr and Rate My Space.

Just a bit ago, I saw this gorgeous (to me) Victorian Christmas photo. I love this.

hugs, Karen

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luckygal
14 years ago
Oh, that is just gorgeous, Karen! I don't decorate in Victorian style but I sure would like to if I had *household help*! Is that mantel dark green? I know my monitor is a bit off so it could be black I guess. Off to look at your album. Thanks so much, I don't need to sleep tonite, do I? LOL
Purplemoon
Original Author
14 years ago
LG, if I can't sleep, why should you? LOL. I'm not sure what color the wood is. Looks dark green on my monitor too, but it could be black. Either way, I just love that room. I'd love to see the whole house. The picture was on a site that offered it free as wallpaper border for your computer, so no information.

Be sure you don't accidently go to 'my' Christmas album.
All the new uploads are in our Forums Inspiration ones.
Here's the main link to them.
hugs, Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: Forum Christmas Inspiration Albums
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gardener1908
14 years ago
Stunning. Thanks for the link above, found some more great ideas. So many creative people.
tammy518
14 years ago
Oh, my goodness! I love, love, love the picture you posted.
luvstocraft
14 years ago
That's gorgeous Victorian decorating. Love how they used all the same colors on the tree, mantel, and bookcase, and the little carraiges are darling too. I'll head over to the albums to see what you've found for us--better find a Kleenex first because I'm sure I'll be "drooling". ;o)

Luvs
vwtx
14 years ago
I'm just a lurker, but thought you might like to know that you can get that particular pic as a screen saver. The fireplace, candles and some Christmas lights flicker.

Here is a link that might be useful: screen saver
yachter123
14 years ago
That is just too perfect, do you think they have a decorator come in?

It's gorgeous!
Purplemoon
Original Author
14 years ago
vw, thanks for the link. And welcome out of lurkdom!

Happy Holidays,
Karen
plainjane425
14 years ago
Karen what a grand setting.

I love the Victorian look. I don't do it myself, but I always enjoy seeing it done tastfully, as this definitely is.
I haven't seen a black mantel with a stone fireplace, that looks as stunning as this.
I loved looking at this.
Thanks

jane
vwtx
14 years ago
Thanks for the warm welcome, purplemoon :) I don't have time to post very often, but just love seeing everyone's decorations. Y'all have some really awesome ideas!
luvstocraft
14 years ago
Vwtx, Thanks for the link. You are certainly welcome here anytime. Maybe we'll get to hear from you more in the New Year? Hint hint ;o)

Karen, you've sure collected some wonderful pics for us in the albums. I couldn't pick out a "favorite" tree or mantel, they are all wonderful.

Luvs
charlenequ
14 years ago
The picture looks like the one in fairy tales! wonderful!
:) :) :) Merry Christmas!

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prosperity66
14 years ago
OMG! I MUST buy a new tree, Victorian decorating items and I MUST have such wonderful Christmas decor next year!

Ouch! I don't have a fireplace... will have to buy one too, lol.

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