I've been getting a ton of emails asking about our Christmas stockings from the Better Homes & Gardens shoot.
They had the recycled sweater stockings made for us by Lara Newsom of Handmade Pretties and & I can't get over them!!! (We have our ratty old sentimental ones that we love for Christmas morning but these beauties are hanging on the mantle :)
We also tied some of her felt ornaments on wrapped packages:
And they're hanging in our tree too:
The boys absolutely love the sweater balls she made...
They're under our tree right now and it's fun to see the boys go in and start playing with them. It looks like presents waiting under the tree!! Here they are:
{photo by Lara}
I know Lara is totally backed up before Christmas but if you can wait, it's so worth it!!
If you'd like help creating a home you absolutely love, contact me about our design services.
As a decorator & a textile designer, this is my place to muse... perfection doesn't interest me; Reality and charm do. Fresh floppy flowers from the garden over long-stemmed roses any day, I love it when things are slightly off and tell a story. 
21 comments:
Thanks Lauren! The etsy shop is fabulous! I think I am going to have to pull a "copy-cat" move and grab a pair before christmas!
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Those are just adorable!!
I love the stockings!!!! And the sweater balls look like such fun; I know my son and my cat would love them! haha!
Love those stockings! The colors would have been perfect for our mantel this year. Love your color scheme too ... similar to mine I just blogged about :-)
Love your little cutie in the pic too.
xo,
cristin
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This is my blog and I would be happy with a follower like you. A hug from Italy
They truly are adorable!
Lauren, you really are on the ball. I haven't even taken down
the Thanksgiving things. Your Boy is so cute in those jammies.
Very cute items. Everything looks great.
yvonne
Lauren love the colors that were used In your home so serene and pretty. The balls would be a hit and what a great idea. I have to check out the Etsy shop, Thanks Kathysue
ooooh. I love those balls
Congratulations on the national publication! Wonderful and you SO deserve it :)
I could eat your mantle up! A ton of talent all wrapped up in one photo! Georgeous, and I am a Huge fan of green myself!
She is so talented! Love the colors. Adore the stockings! Actually, I adore it all!
I just LOVE your mantel!!!
Health and happiness,
Angela
Dear Lauren, Please send a pair of socks, balls and that amazing convex mirror to 5500 Columbia Pike. In return we'll play dress up and I'll give you a big lasagna, a big glass of wine and a big kiss...not necessarily in that order.
-Veronica
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Dear Lauren, Please send a pair of socks, balls and that amazing convex mirror to 5500 Columbia Pike. In return we'll play dress up and I'll give you a big lasagna, a big glass of wine and a big kiss...not necessarily in that order.
-Veronica
dnliving.com
The stockings are adorable and the sweater balls are so clever! The texture is so pretty and the colors - Love 'em.
Oh, i haven't dived into my issue yet - so wonderful that you and your family are highlighted inside. Those stockings are fab and look worth the wait!
xo Elizabeth
It all looks amazing. I am in love with those felt ornaments!
Lauren- those stockings are precious! I just love how Lara incorporated your initials in them! (I assume the "A" is for a canine friend!)
Loretta
Hi Lauren! We loved your article in BH&G and love your style! We made mention of your stockings from ETSY on our ETSY CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS blog post: http://realhousewivesofpwcounty.blogspot.com/2010/12/etsy-christmas-great-holiday-gift-ideas.html
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
I noticed those in your amazing spread in BHG, they are just beautiful!! All those pictures of Christian and Justin are too cute for words :)
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