Lighting The Display. . .

Most of the time, I'm aided by my amazing assistant "Mr. Ed",
except on the day I chose to decorate atop the Dining Room Hutch!

So~o~o. . .
 perched on my two~step ladder,
with hammer and nails in hand. . .
I began lighting the display!

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First, 
I centered three of my Anduze Pots atop the Hutch.

Next, 
I placed the lights in a curving pattern
beginning at the back edge of the Hutch 
so the plug~in wouldn't show from the front.

The only nails I own are white paneling nails.
As "Mr. Ed" states. . .I can't do much damage with these.

I continued winding the lights and pounding paneling nails 
until I achieved the results I desired.
("Mr. Ed" was using the leaf blower. . . so he never heard a thing!)

Then,
I placed two wrought iron lacy Stars on the left
and one smaller Star on the right. 

I used bed spring Snowflake Tree Toppers 
to fill in the void between the Anduze Pots and the Stars.

Next,
time to soften the hard surfaces with some natural greenery.

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I prefer to use sprigs of greenery (anywhere from 8~to~12 inches in length)
as it gives me more flexibility in the placement.
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I adore the crowning trim atop the Hutch!
But, I felt a bit more subtleness was needed over the Golden Oak finish.


So~o~o. . .
I pounded a few more paneling nails into the top edges 
and hung one of my favorite Christmas decor elements,
a string of white metal Stars on a rusty wire!

Totally Prairie Chic!


Purchased many years ago, is a metal star that I adore!
It evokes all the charm of elegance while remaining rustic.

Additional pine cones were inserted randomly within the display
for more rustic charm and to fill in any void spots.
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The dramatic effect of this display at dusk is breathtaking!

With all the battery powered lights available on today's market,
I encourage you to try a touch of lighting in your Christmas displays this year.


Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining 

Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday!

And. . .

Debra @ Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday!

Be sure to visit for you'll come away encouraged

and inspired to try creative designs within your own home.