Brush, Brush

Source: flickr.com via Aimee on Pinterest

I came across this image on pinterest last week and now I'm completely enamored with bottle brush Christmas trees.  I don't have a collection yet, but I think i might have to keep my eyes open.  I may have something new for the mantel next year.

Here, someone has amassed quite a collection

via here

I love all the color

via etsy

And the ones without color too!

via the Tortoise and the Hare

And the ones that are flocked and have their own ornaments are beyond sweet

via A Life in Focus Photography

I've read grumblings that I could easily pick up a few at Michael's or Hobby Lobby that could be turned into something.  Maybe if I'm feeling crafty (oh, holiday knitting, will you ever be done???) I might try to create my own magical forest....they do look so cheery all grouped together. 

ETA: apparently I have the start to my collection already!  I just went downstairs and look what was sitting on the mantel

 

And The Stockings Were Hung...

The mantel is starting to take shape.  I still need to add votives to the candle holders and maybe some fresh holly.  I'll also be posting about some easy stocking labels I'm working on later in the week.  Did anyone notice that the white feather tree that was on the mantel in the previous post is missing?  I'll show you where that went too.  In the mean time can anyone guess which stocking  belongs to the cat?

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