Hello, Elegant Ones
It’s the most beautiful time of the year. People seem friendlier and kinder now. When decorating, I do what makes me feel joy inside and like a little kid again. I kept it playful, making me smile from ear to ear. I decorate almost every room in my house, and this year, I am participating in the “Winter Wonderland on a Tray Blog Tour!” with KatherinesCorner.com. Twenty-three bloggers and I are sharing how we have decorated our homes with a tray as the starting point. You will want to see how everyone decorated their homes!
I started with a Christmas tablecloth that my mother-in-love gave my hubby and me and went with ideas from there. I was thinking of memories and new traditions when I put this tray together. Always remember you do you when it comes to decorating; there is no need to compare or be in competition because it’s your creation.
How did I decorate the mirrored tray?
I wanted to show how you can transform one tray for many seasons. I always wanted a carousel and was able to find one some months ago at a great price and incorporated that into my village theme. The Carousel has moving Santa on his sleigh and elves on reindeer. The carousel plays 25 different Christmas songs, or I can turn it on silent when I like.
The music reminds me of carousels as a child.
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All the families in town listen to music and want to ride on the carousel. The fiddler, a couple sitting on the chair, families, kids, trees, and lights are from my Christmas village. I decided to incorporate them here. The snow is made of cotton from pill bottles and stretched out to appear freshly fallen.
I was so mesmerized by the music of the carousel and the people enjoying themselves I could picture myself right in the winter holiday scene.
For those of you stopping by from Scratch Made Food, welcome! I hope you are enjoying the tour.
Winter Wonderland on a Tray Tour
Please click over to Calypso In The Country to continue on the tour. Please keep clicking through the tour.
Love the carousel scene with the family members watching Santa. Children and adults will love it. Christmas has arrived at your home.
Thank you, Lynne. The scene makes me smile.
What a great idea to create a Winter Carousal theme!! I LOVE it!! So whimsical and imaginative!! Great idea!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Hugs,
Deb
Thank you, Debbie- Dabble!
This is so pretty! I got caught up in your carousel in the park, and mingling with all your little citizens. You perfectly captured the fun and magic of the winter wonderland! 🙂 So nice touring with you. Hope you have a lovely holiday!
Hi Barbara, The scene is what I envisioned, so I am glad you see it too. Thank you and Happy Holidays to you!
HI jt agree with all the comments above me. I love the carousel and winter theme!
And you side by side time-lapse photos of the two of you is so cute! xo laura in Colorado
Thank you, Laura! I wanted a winter wonderland. Aw, thanks for the lovely comment about the time-lapse photos. 🙂
OMG the merry-go-round is adorable! thank you!
Thank you, Melynda!
Hi, J&T! What a beautiful carousel and tablecloth to set the tone of your tray!
Thank you, Irene!
This is adorable – and so fun and festive for the holidays! Great touring with you!
Shelley
Thank you, Shelley; excellent touring with you too!
Love your winter wonderland tray. The carousel is darling. It brings back so many memories when I was a child. The people enjoy the winter scene is priceless. Love the added snow effect. A pleasure hopping with you.
Thank you, Linda! I wanted a winter wonderland. A pleasure hopping with you too.
Beautiful carousel and village scene for your tray. Great job. Have a wonderful week.
Thank you so much. I wanted a winter wonderland. You have an awesome week too.
What a beautiful scene you created! Love the carousel! Lovely hopping with you. Merry Christmas! Toodles, Kathryn
Merry Christmas, Kathryn!
Thank you so much.
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful story you share for your sweet sweet vignette. I love it all! Thank you for joining in the fun. Pinned! Hugs!!
Thank you, Katherine. I wanted a winter wonderland and am glad you can see it too. Hugs right back at ya!
The carousel was a great find and it looks wonderful as your focal point for your winter tray! I like you used a mirror tray as it makes one think of ice. Everything looks great! Come share at the #HomeMattersParty every Thursday 9pm est through Monday.
Hi Allyson,
I would love to share. Thank you for the invite to #HomeMattersParty. I will share.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
How delightful is this little carousel. You’ve created a festive scene around it. Great find to cherish for years to come.
Hi Carol,
I wanted a winter wonderland, and this carousel set off the design.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas!