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A Christmas vase on Monday

Christmas is minutes away now!  I have some lovely holly in a couple of vases today, along with a little ivy.  'The holly and the ivy' is the best Christmas decoration as far as I am concerned, along with the tree.  I usually add in one or two silk hellebores and I always enjoy the combination.  This year there are also a few small cheery red roses, to lift it all a bit.
This is the container I used for the arrangement.  The bird motif is mirrored on the other side and I love its elegant neck which creates a double handled vessel.
 And here is my favourite Christmas vase.  A teapot!
Happy Christmas to all IAVOM contributors.  I hope you all have a lovely peaceful Christmas time.

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  1. Cathy23 December 2019 at 13:29

    Oh that IS Christmassy Amanda and adding the silk hellebores is a good idea to add contrast to the holly and ivy. The lights are, of course, the perfect finishing touch. All the best to you and yours

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    1. the running wave23 December 2019 at 20:39

      I LOVE Christmas, and I am looking out for trailing ivy and holly trees with promising looking berries, usually when they are still green, for months beforehand! Can't beat holly, ivy and candles for a complete Christmas celebration! Have a very Happy Christmas Cathy. A

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  2. Kris Peterson23 December 2019 at 20:12

    The ingredients make a beautiful Christmas arrangement, Amanda. I adore the swan-necked container. Have a merry Christmas!

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    1. the running wave23 December 2019 at 20:43

      Hi Kris. Thank you for your message. I have tried to leave one for on your blog but I think Blogspot has done some fiddling around with the way we do things, and I found I couldn't leave you a message. Sorry! What I wanted to say was how lovely and gentle the colours are in your arrangements today! I hope you and your husband relish being in your newly renovated kitchen and home for Christmas! such a lovely time of the year. Happy Christmas. A

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