Tuesday, October 26, 2010

And the stockings were hung... part 1

I am always looking at the fancy smancy Christmas stockings in all those fab catalogs- my daughters have had different decorative stockings over the years that I've either made or bought -mainly to match the living room decor! Their "real" stockings that Santa fills were knitted by my mom's cousin with their names on them-beautifully sentimental but they don't match so they don't get hung by the chimney until late Christmas Eve!  Well, you know my addiction with toile, right??  So, I made some cute ladies boot stockings with pointy toes and high heels with the toile that matches my chairs. Some lace and ribbon top the stockings off-LOVE them! For the hangers, I used crystal beaded tassel I had to jazz them up a bit! Can't wait for Christmas! (only kidding!!!)  Aren't they so feminine and perfect for those grown up daughters of mine!  Take care, Gotta fly!  Claire
(PS-The peg board was made when they were very little and the stenciling is out of date but I keep it for the sentimentality -someday I will repaint it and use those vinyl letters I adore!!)
(PSS- stay tuned for Part 2 of the toile stocking story!!)

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22 comments:

  1. ellen schrierOctober 26, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Love love love the schmanciness of these stockings!

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  2. VanessaOctober 27, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Gorgeous! I love these and I also love the idea of using a peg board as a stocking holder! NEVER would have thought of that!
    Vanessa

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  3. aceIN photographyOctober 27, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    beautiful. your newest blog hop follower. happy wednesday. would *love* a follow back. you can find me at:

    http://aceandfriendsco.blogspot.com/

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  4. UnknownOctober 27, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    I love decorating for Christmas and your toile stockings are so funky! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. KimberleyOctober 27, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Hi there! New follower here. I hopped on over from Welcome Wednesday. Love your ideas! I totally lack in the craft department so I have to live vicariously through crafty people like you lol. Stop on by if you get the chance!

    Kimberley
    http://davisdailydose.blogspot.com/

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  6. KimMalkOctober 27, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    How fun. What an original toile design. You're getting ready for Christmas already?!--too organized for me.

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  7. UnknownOctober 27, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    LOL-I wish I was that organized-toile inspires me!

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  8. AprilOctober 27, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    I love toile too! Never would have thought to use it for stockings, but its adorable! And I would go with the style of my Christmas decorations. Hopefully I can knockout my sewing list quickly and will have time to make some in time for Christmas.

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  9. VanessaOctober 29, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Hi! Just coming back by to say thanks for linking up this loveliness to the party this week! :-)
    Vanessa

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  10. Ron CooperOctober 29, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    I’m already following your neat blog from Friendly Follow Friday.. But I still want to wish you & your family a great autumn! Check out my new Facebook fan page with inspiring quotes.

    http://inspiredbyron.blogspot.com/

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  11. UnknownOctober 29, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Following from the blog hop, hope you can follow back.
    God Bless,
    Shelley
    http://mylifeadventurebyme.blogspot.com/

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  12. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 30, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Hi there~ These stockings are so fantastic and sweet! Love toile- it looks amazing used for stockings too! I love the pegboard idea as well- how creative and charming! Thanks so much for joining Feathered Nest Friday and sharing this!! :)

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  13. Katie OlthoffOctober 31, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    I love them! Hanging the "family" ones on Christmas Eve is a great idea!

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  14. One Cheap B*tchNovember 1, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Coming over from Cottage Instincts to tell you that is the prettiest stocking I've ever seen! Happy new follower!

    Jeanine

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  15. ElaineNovember 1, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Love toile myself...what a beautiful idea for stockings. I have a collection of stockings from over the years too....enjoyed seeing yours!
    Elaine :)

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  16. Bella @ Bella before and afterNovember 2, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    Claire, these actually look amazing. How fun, that you change up the stockings to match your decore, lol. That is so great, and the fact you can just whip these up, is so cute. They look perfect for 3 grown ladies. Thank you so much for sharing over at **Amaze me AUgust**. I actually FEATURED you today, so please come grab a FEATURED button, and display it proudly. Thanks again, Bella :)

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  17. Maggie LamarreNovember 3, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Hi Claire,
    Luv luv the stocking. I am inviting you to come and link with us every Wednesday's, to our party so our reader can see your ART!
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2010/11/fall-grace-and-blowout-linky-party.html
    Thanks
    Maggie

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  18. Jen @ EmbellishingLifeEverydayNovember 3, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    I love that they look like ladies boots! Thanks for linking them up at the Catwalk :)

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  19. Sandee ShanabroughNovember 4, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    These are so cute!!!! Thank you so much for linking them to the Passionately Artistic site!

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  20. ShaunnaNovember 5, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Very cool...good for you for finding a way to do it yourself! I love the fancy stockings too. :) Thanks so much for linking up to Style Feature Saturday! -shaunna :)

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  21. memakingdoNovember 7, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Your stockings are gorgeous! Thanks for linking up to A Crafty Creative Christmas Link up!
    Heather

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  22. VanessaNovember 18, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    Very cute and unique! Thanks for the inspiration! I found you from "Life as Lori". :)

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