Last year, I found myself with a shoebox full of odd items that I had picked up throughout the year - a few figural bulbs, part of an old corsage, light reflectors, a few indented ornaments, some smaller mercury glass ornaments - just bits and bobs, odds and ends.
I decided to just throw them all into a big bowl and use them as the centerpiece on the coffee table. It was fun to look at - even though it did make for fun entertainment for a few certain cats in my house.
Every once in awhile, I would literally stir up the bowl to rearrange it and see what "popped" up to the surface. I would always see something new in the bowl.
I usually made sure the bluebird was on top, though. He's pretty special.
This year I have an even larger collection of odds and ends. I'm thinking of filling up a huge cloche and making sort of an eye spy out of it.
What do you do with your odds and ends and bits and bobs?
Shara, Love your Christmas blog!!! I can't ever get enough vintage Christmas things. My husband loves to comment on the amount of "treasures" I have around but secretly he likes them. My favorite "collection" is my ceramic light up Christmas trees. I started out with one that my aunt gave to me decades ago. Now I have a small forest glowing away all around the house. Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteI've never had enough leftovers to do anything with, but I think they could look really fun all glued on a wreath!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Just want to rummage through the bowl:) Fun new blog!
ReplyDeleteI've seen people make wreaths with their bits and bobs, which is a really great idea. I like yours though, because not only is it pretty to look at, but you get to play with it too!
ReplyDeletemy extras currently reside in a large basket in the cornerr of the living room. Back home, I had them all in large jars on a shelf in the living room so that the kids could had a good dig whenever they wanted to.
ReplyDeleteSo neat! I love those figural bulbs (not lucky enough to find any!) but I wouldn't know what to do with them either. :) I have some extras that I keep in boxes in the craft room with the intent to work them into projects but so far . . . nada.
ReplyDeleteOh I did find two sweet on vintage Christmas corsages that I forgot I thrifted last year. I'm giving one to my Mom this year and keeping one. Next year I really think we should do a Christmas corsage swap at SGS. Or maybe even one for Valentines Day? Thoughts?