Saturday, December 10, 2011

Saturday snapshot: Waste not, want not


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Our holly tree was getting out of control so TBG had to do some judicious pruning. I love it when the berries come out; it just makes the tree look so pretty. Since we don't get any plantings down here that even resemble anything wintery or Christmasy, I thought why let those branches go to waste. As my mother used to say, waste not, want not so I cut a few small ones and put them on the mantle where I would normally use fake evergreens. 




I like the fresh look of the real leaves and the berries are just enough color to tie in with the penguin's scarf and santa hat. Isn't he a cutie? He's made out of wood and when I first saw him, I knew he would be going home with me. Seriously, I could not leave him in the store!
Could I???

  
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  1. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Great idea, Kaye.

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  2. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 10, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Very pretty Kaye. I expected a Christmas Penguin at your house as well ---cute.

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  3. TrishDecember 10, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    That all looks so festive!

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  4. rhapsodyinbooksDecember 10, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Very festive looking! And yes, I agree you couldn't leave that penguin unadopted!

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  5. JoAnnDecember 10, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Very creative, and the penguin is just perfect!

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  6. KayeDecember 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Lol, JoAnn, what penguin isn't?

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  7. CarolDecember 10, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Very pretty, Kaye! Very festive. Love that penguin, he's so cute :)

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  8. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 10, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I love holly berries, and showcasing them on the mantle reminds me of how my mother used to do that.

    Your penguin could definitely NOT stay in the store!

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  9. ZibileeDecember 10, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Love the holly! You did put it to really good use for the holiday season! Great photos!

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  10. bermudaonionDecember 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    What a great way to decorate! It looks lovely!

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  11. Sheila (Bookjourney)December 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Gorgeous - the tree is beautiful and I love that you brought a few inside to decorate with.

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  12. Paulita December 10, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    So festive. I love it. Here's Mine

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  13. Mary (Bookfan)December 10, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love it! The holly looks so Christmasy and the penguin - well, of course you couldn't leave him at the store. I think of you every time I see a penguin - seriously, I do :D

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  14. LisaDecember 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    What a fabulous blue sky! I love your holiday decor.

    Here's my snapshot.

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  15. AlyceDecember 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Those do make for very pretty Christmas color!

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  16. Anne@HeadFullofBooksDecember 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I used to have a holly tree in my back yard and it was such a pest, always putting up shoots everywhere, but then mine was never full of berries like yours.

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  17. LindyLouMacDecember 10, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Calling by as another Saturday Snapshot participant. I think holly is an important part of Christmas decorations but it does not grow where we live now.

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  18. JLS HallDecember 10, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    The penguin is adorable! Love the candles and their holders, too. I always enjoy decorating for Christmas, although this year I've tricked the hubby into doing most of it.

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  19. CiprianoDecember 10, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    That is one dapper-looking festively decked out penguin for sure! He looks all ready to whip off his scarf and dive beakfirst into a big punchbowl of eggnog!

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  20. KarenDecember 10, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Just read your post on the applesauce. I think we must be twins separated at birth. I swear I JUST put on a pan of apples to make homemade applesauce to go with our pork roast tonight! And yes, I love it CHUNKY!!

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  21. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I love Holly trees, they just say Christmas to me. I think the way you decorated with the holly is beautiful - the candles, the holly and that adorable penguin (NO!, you could NOT leave him!) are perfect for Christmas!

    My favorite decorations are always with fresh, real sprigs off bushes and trees.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Good idea. Hollies always looks great.

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  23. IreneDecember 10, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Wonderfully festive and very creative as well as not wasteful.

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  24. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)December 10, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    The holly looks great with the penguin. And no, I wouldn't have left him in the store either.

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  25. JennersDecember 10, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    The holly looks PERFECT! Very Christmasy … and homegrown! What could be better!

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  26. Lady In ReadDecember 10, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    love the penguin and he has a wonderful place to enjoy Christmas!

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  27. Karen HarringtonDecember 10, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Lovely! I love Christmas decorations.

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  28. BonnieDecember 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    What a great idea for the holly tree branches! Very festive:)

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  29. StaciDecember 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    What an awesome pick and I truly liked the way you used the greenery and of course, you had to bring him home!!

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  30. WrightyDecember 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    So beautiful and so clever!! I'm jealous that you have green leaves at all. You know what it looks like around here now...blech.

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  31. caiteDecember 15, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    my holly is fantastic this year, just full of berries. but happily not too many penguins around here..lol

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