Welcome to Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Home decorating is my all time favourite thing to do! I love to decorate with beautiful ornaments in crystal bowls and vases, from elegant to simple yet always looking beautiful and festive. Several times a year okay maybe several times a month, I like to move things around a bit in my home. Just to add a little variety, this can be done without spending a lot of money. Although Christmas is my favourite time of the year to decorate the home, the rest of the year I spend a lot of time decorating and adding fresh touches to areas in the home. At Christmas I love the excitement in the air, the true meaning of Christmas and sharing time and ideas with friends and family! This is my favourite season of all to dress up the home! So many little decorating tips and ideas abound! Decorating with ornaments in glass dishes and vases always looks elegant. Adding throw pillows, cute lamps, wall art and candles too. Here you will find many gift ideas and special tips to enhance your holiday season! I will also add some decorating ideas to take you through the other months as well! Hope you enjoy it!
Relax with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate as you enjoy browsing through this decorating lens!
Relax with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate as you enjoy browsing through this decorating lens!
Great sites with Wall Words or Wall Art
Have you seen those great sayings that you can purchase and put on your walls. I love the black lettering with motivational or inspirational sayings! Here are some great sites to purchase these wonderful words of art from. Hope they inspire you!
They have great saying that could go in almost any room of the home. Some of my favourites are: Home is Where the Heart Is
Love Lives Here
Home Sweet Home
Beauty Health Happiness
There are phrases as well as single words that you can purchase. Most of them are self stick or rub ons, very easy to apply and add a touch of elegance to a room.
- Wall words
- This site has unique phrases and words, great for many rooms in the home.
- Wall Quotes
- Vinyl letters, words and phrases. Beautiful fonts to add unique content to your walls.
- A Way With Words
- Some beautiful phrases and sayings found here. Can customize. I saw a favourite saying here, 'Always kiss me goodnight' Wouldn't that be awesome above your bed! Love these ideas!
Beautiful Wall Saying
Wall Words
Once in a While....wall Words Quotes Lettering Sayings Decals
Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009) 
Family Is Everything Vinyl Wall Lettering / Sayings / Words / Decal Sticker
Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 11/27/2009)
Always Kiss Me Goodnight Viny Wall Decal Sticker Graphic Words
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Having Someone To Love Wall Quotes,Wall Decor,Decal,Wall Words - Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009)
Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Using Decorative Sand in Vases and Candle Holders
A great idea for a unique look in your decor is to use decorative sand! One can purchase this sand in small containers, (at least that's all I've seen so far) it comes in different colors! I have personally bought some silver sand for my own use in decorating!Take a clear glass or crytal vase and fill it with the sand, filling the container about half full.
(color of your choice) Then choose a votive candle in a co-ordinating color or just a color that you like and insert it in the center of the sand! For an extra sparkle scatter a few glass beads or jewels on top of the sand! Nice touch! Place vase or candleholder on the center of a table or on a mantle. This makes a pretty addition to your decor! Note: If you have small children place out of reach as the sand could be bad if played with or ingested!) Have fun trying this in glass containers of different shapes and sizes!
Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls and Vases
Using Fruit and Nuts
Cranberries are very popular around the Christmas season. Fill a tall glass or crystal vase about 3/4 full with fresh cranberries for an elegant look! You can also layer the cranberries with different types of nuts (in there shells) like walnuts, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, ect. this is another very pretty look! It also is a nice affect if you insert a few flowers in the top, you can get some nice sprays of artificial pointsettias in red or cream color this makes for a very nice arrangement! Place a couple of varying sizes on the mantle or on a sofa table! Add some elegant glass balls around the base with a sprig or two of greenery and you have a lovely display!
Adding Pinecones
A beautiful basket with a big bow attached, filled with pinecones set in the entrance way or by your front door is a nice look! Choose large pinecones as they look great and you won't need as many! If you want another look, take a can of gold or white spray paint and (preferably outside) spray paint some of the pinecones. Then mix them with the natural colored pinecones for a festive look! You can also mix in a few ball ornaments to add even more sparkle! Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Decorating with Pinecones in Glass Bowls
Another great idea to use as table decor is to take a large clear glass vase or bowl. Find a nice shaped one, that is fairly tall as well as wide! Fill the vase about 1/4 or so full with tiny pinecones. You can collect these from around your area if you have pinetrees nearby. If not, you can purchase small bags from a craft store, like Michaels! Then take some fake snow and spray or sprinkle a layer of this on top of the pinecones. Then take a few twiggy branches and insert these into the pinecones in the vase. Hopefully you can find some branches that have broken off around your yard, if not these can be purchased from a local nursery or greenhouse! Another idea is to spray the branches white with a can of spray paint, this adds an elegant affect. Just arrange the branches in a nice fashion in the vase. One can add some little glass balls if the branches allow. If not, it will look lovely as it is! A great way to bring the outdoors in, for a natural look!
Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Fresh Decorating Ideas
There are some great uses for those clear glass vases and containers that once held christmas ornaments. Now you can fill them with your choice of other elements. In this picture I used a tall glass rectangle container and filled it with acorns. This is a very natural look and is fine for a year round decoration. The acorns were some I purchased at a local department store. Dressing Up Candle Centerpieces
A great way to update a candle centerpiece or display is to pull out that fancy cake plate that is in the back of your cupboard or china cabinet and make some great use of it! A 3 tiered cake plate works for display as well but that's another idea I'll share soon!Take your cake plate and position 3 candles of varying heights in the center of it. Add some cut pine or cedar around the base of these. Place some pretty glass balls amongst the greenery (your eye will tell you what looks good) You can also insert a few artifical holly berries or a ribbon bow or just keep it simple. Sometimes adding too much takes a way from the elegance of an arrangement! Choose colors that go with your theme or in keeping with the reds, greens, golds or silvers of the season! If you don't have a cake plate you could use a charger plate, you can purchase these in gold and silver for under five dollars a plate and they work really well for this idea! I also refresh the pine or cedar every week or so if it dries out! Hope you have fun with it!
Decorative Table Lamps
Adding a decorative table lamp to an area can add a fresh new look! There are many types of lamps to choose from, small and ornate, different color bases and shades, shades with embellishments like beads and tassels. Find the one that will enhance an area of your home. Lamps are very versatile and can be used in almost any room.
Lite Source "Muir" Table Lamp
Amazon Price: $129.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Croscill Crackle Lamp Silver
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Antiqued Copper-Finish Table Lamp
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Bronze Decorative Table lamp
Amazon Price: $46.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Christmas Ornaments on Postage.
Here is some wonderful festive postage you can purchase to send out on all your christmas cards and letters!
Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Beautiful Glass Balls
Christmas is a wonderful time to get out those beautiful crystal bowls that you have in the back of your china cabinet. I love to place them around the house on end tables or on the coffee table. You can use a theme of one colour and fill the crystal bowls with these or you can mix the colours for a beautiful look as well! Crystal vases or just tall glass vases look amazing when you fill them with these beautiful glass balls too! Play with the different colours and soon you will have the look that you love. Enjoy trying different containers and bowls! I like the ornaments that have a lot of shimmer or a little gold or silver design on them too! Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Gorgeous Ornaments
Some great ornaments here! Metallics are hot! These chocolate bronze ornaments would look fabulous in a crystal dish as well! I love icicle ornaments too, they hang so beautifully on the tree and add another element of design!
Swarovski Annual Edition 2009 Christmas Ornament
Amazon Price: $50.97 (as of 11/27/2009)
Christmas Story Inflatable Lawn Ornament - Leg Lamp
Amazon Price: $70.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Precious Moments "May Your Faith Christmas Light The Way" Dated 2009, Christmas Ornament
Amazon Price: $22.50 (as of 11/27/2009)
Wallace 2009 Silver Plated Sleigh Bell, Christmas Ornament 39th Edition
Amazon Price: $36.69 (as of 11/27/2009)
Precious Moments "Baby's First Christmas 2009", Girl, Christmas Ornament
Amazon Price: $22.17 (as of 11/27/2009)
Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Ornaments Add Sparkle to your Mantle
Another great decorating idea is to dress up your fireplace mantle for Christmas! Adding some greenery, like fresh cedar(if you have access to it) or pine branches are very nice! You get that fresh aroma too! Just make sure there is no sap on the branches before you bring them in! Add glass ball ornaments in different sizes and arrange them amongst the greenery! You can use ornaments in several different colours or go with a theme or just use one or two colours! Red and silver or red with gold are very festive combinations! One can also add some bows in between the ornaments and greenery for another great look!
Christmas Ornaments on Fun holiday t-shirts
Some pretty t-shirts with colorful ornament designs! Would make a nice christmas gift or get one for yourself as a holiday fun shirt! Looks great with a nice pair of jeans!
Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Chocolate Brown Ornaments
Some great ornaments inchocolate brown with
silver netting to accent
them! Nice addition to a
bowl or just to hang on
the tree or on a garland!
One can find these or
ones like them at most
holiday stores.
A Decorative Setting
Here is some ideas to use on your mantle. Many looks can be achieved depending on your style and taste. Just play around with different elements until you like the end result! Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Decorating with Ornaments Using a Tiered Cake Plate
A two or three tiered cake plate can be transformed in just a matter of minutes to be a centerpiece or a wonderful display piece! Take your cake plate preferably one with 2 or 3 tiers. If you just have a one level one with a fancy base this can be made to look very attractive as well!Now choose a color theme if you like, maybe red and gold or red and silver, there are so many choices now of the colored glass balls and ornaments! First on the bottom layer of the cake plate, place some pine or cedar, in the picture I used some pine, you can choose real or artifical it doesn't matter for this! Then add some berry sprigs amongst the pine, I used gold berries in this display. Then just nestle some ornaments amongst the pine. I like to place three together, it seems to look best, not to cluttered. Then just play with the arrangement a bit. On the second layer I keep it a little simpler by just using the ornaments for a lighter look. If using a three tiered cake plate the top layer looks elegant with just a couple of glass balls to accent it! One can also add a ribbon bow and nestle that amongst the pine and ornaments as well! You can acheive some very pretty arrangements, just play around with different looks until you find one that suits your decorating taste! Photo of Decorated Cake Plate
Photo of Cake Plate with Red and Silver
Using Bevelled Mirrors in your Decor
You can really add some sparkle to a centerpiece or tabletop arrangement by using a bevelled mirror, at least 10x13 inches in size or larger! Place the mirror where you want it on the table. Add some candle holders in varying sizes and then place the candles in them, you can mix it up a little by using varying sizes of holders and candles. Chunky candles can be nice or using a couple of tapered candles look great too! White candles or festive colors are fine! Then place some sprigs of holly around the base of them. Take some of those jewel stones, you can use colored ones like red or green, (I prefer the clear ones) and place this around the mirror. You can pick theses up at most dollar stores! They add a beautiful sparkle! Add a bow if you like and you have a display that will surely attract attention!
Wreaths to Decorate
A variety of wreaths that can be hung as is or you can decorate with mini-lights, glass ornaments, holly sprigs and bows to dress them up! These are great in many areas in the home! Of course, the front door is a must for the holiday season! A wreath is a great welcome for your friends and family as they come to your home! I love to have a wreath over my kitchen sink area, just a simple one with a sparkly bow, just adds a touch of pretty! One can hang a wreath in nearly every room, just match the color of the bow and decor of it to the colors you choose for your room! An artificial wreath is fine but it is nice to have at least one real pine wreath just for the scent! You can also buy 'pine scent' as a room spray and just scent an artificial wreath, 'cinnamon scent' is another great one to use!
Advent Wreath
Amazon Price: $36.95 (as of 11/27/2009)
Christmas Wreath (Made of Cedar, Balsam and Pine) 24 Inch
Amazon Price: $35.95 (as of 11/27/2009)
Red Berry Wreath
Amazon Price: $22.95 (as of 11/27/2009)
Green Advent Wreath Ring
Amazon Price: $7.49 (as of 11/27/2009)
Fresh Pacific Northwest Evergreen Wreath
Amazon Price: $26.00 (as of 11/27/2009)
Decorating with Beautiful Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Bowls and Vases
A variety of different glass vases that could be used in arrangements!
Classic Clear Thick Rose Bowl - 7 inches
Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009)
Clear Spanish Glass Large Cube Vase 13"H 9"L 6.5"W
Amazon Price: $46.00 (as of 11/27/2009)
Spiral Glass Vase - Clear (12")
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Red and Green Candles
Some red and green candles! Some of these would be great in arrangements and in candle holders! Others would make great gifts!
CHRISTMAS ALPINE HOUSE CAROUSEL W/ CANDLES - 12" RED/GREEN WOODEN CHRISTMAS ALPINE HOUSE CAROUSEL W/ CANDLES.
Amazon Price: $41.46 (as of 11/27/2009)
17.5" LED Lighted Red & Green Candle Christmas Window Silhouette Decoration
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Red Green Holiday Rope Candle.
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 11/27/2009)
9-Piece Red, Green & Gold Christmas Votive Candle "Garden" Set
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Set of 2 Green & Red Mosaic 3" Christmas Votive Candle Holders
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Floating Candle Centerpieces
A great idea for a table centerpiece that really sets the mood is using floating candles! Find a round shallow dish, maybe a nice crystal one or if you have a fancy dessert dish that is clear and has a nice pedestal base, this would work too! Fill the dish about 2/3 full of water. Add a few decorative jewels or beads in the bottom, I like the clear ones that have a shimmery watercolour look to them. Then place your floating candles on top. For an added touch, I sometimes add a drop of food coloring to the water to add some drama! A little red or a little green is nice! Just one drop gives a nice effect! Have fun and play with the idea! I have also added a few baby flowerheads like white carnations or baby roses floating in the water as well! There are lots of ideas to try so just experiment and you will come up with something beautiful I'm sure!
Mini Christmas tree with lights and a Snowlady
Some fun Christmas items for gifts or decorations
Amy Grant - singing 'Winter Wonderland'
Here's a beautiful song to get you in the decorating mood!
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Unique Bowls
Here are some great glass bowls that would work well for decorative arrangements with cranberries, nuts, pinecones or those beautiful glass ornaments! After Christmas you will have the perfect bowl to use for desserts!
Gerson Glass Bowl with Pedestal, 10" Diameter
Amazon Price: $20.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Peggy Karr Citrus Fruit 15-Inch Glass Deep Bowl
Amazon Price: $100.00 (as of 11/27/2009)
Gerson Glass Bowl with Pedestal, Crackled Finish, 10" Diameter
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Glass Conical Salad Serving Bowl
Amazon Price: $7.97 (as of 11/27/2009)
Glass Fruit Bowl On Base
Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009)
Some ideas for Centerpieces
This was a just a simple greenery base with an opening for a candle in the center! To embellish it I added pinecones and beautiful gold glass balls to make it original!
Another view of this arrangement
More Ideas
Another idea is to use a lovely shaped plate, I chose one that belonged to my Grandparents, I think it is called 'rainbow glass' it has shimmery colors in it. Then I just added a candlering and some elegant glass balls! I just play around with the look until I have it the way I like it! Everyone has different tastes and styles but this makes for unique looks!
Another view of this arrangement
Christmas Time is Here - A Charlie Brown Christmas
As a child this was always one of my favourite christmas specials that I looked forward too! I still don't mind watching it! Enjoy!
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Decorating with Ornaments in Glass Bowls
Here are some great ideas to get you inspired to decorate for the holidays using just a few simple decorations!
Silver and Evergreen Wreath
This is a wreath that I decorated using silver glass balls and silver shimmery ribbon! Very simple to follow!
O Christmas Tree - Song
If you love the song, O Christmas Tree check this video out! This song is jazzed up by this great piano player, sit back and enjoy, it's worth a listen!
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Original Ornament Designs
Pretty Ornaments
A couple of photos of pretty ornaments hanging on the tree!
Another look...
Glass Vase
Using another of the glass containers that I used at Christmas time with beautiful ornaments in it, I now filled this with espresso colored baby pinecones. I love the look of dark woods and these go beautifully with my decor. They came in a box of mixed potpourri and they have a fantastic scent too! In a setting...
Here is the glass vase with the baby pinceones on a little table with a lamp and a candle. Makes a nice fresh look! Decorative Glass Bowls
These are beautiful glass bowls perfect for displaying potpourii or glass jewels or marbles.
Elegant Footed Glass Bowl 5 Inches Tall
Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Elegant Large Glass Bowl 11 1/2 Inches in Diameter
Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Decorating Sites
- The Whitehurst Company
- A great site with glass ornaments in a vast array of fashion colors and sizes. If you're looking for an unusual color you can most likely find it here!
- Amazing Christmas Ideas
- This is a fabulous site with decorating ideas galore, great tips and tricks to enhance your home at Christmas time!
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Some great indoor decorating ideas for your home. Candles, centerpieces and much more.
Table Runners
Another great idea to use in your home decorating are table runners. These are so versatile, they come in many different colors and textures. They can be patterened or solid, they can be found in fabrics such as velvets and organza, cottons and suedes. Table runners can have fabulous trims like cording and tassels. There are many to choose from, just find the one that compliments your own style and home decor. These can be used in dining rooms, living rooms, even in kitchens and bedrooms. If your colors are similar you can move the table runners from room to room for a fresh look! Have fun trying them out in new spaces.
Decorative Table Runners
Table Runners Leprintemps Blue
Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009)
DII Scrolling Leaves Jacquard 14 x 72-inch Table Runner
Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009)
Classic Red Table Runner 90" - Embroidered Taffeta
Amazon Price: $49.00 (as of 11/27/2009)
How to make a Decorative Table Runner
Table Runners are very easy to make. Very simple sewing required for this project. Watch this great video for creative ideas to add to table runners.
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Decorating Tips
Sites with many home decorating ideas for you!
- Candice Olsen's Great Decorating Advice
- Fabulous site with tons of home decorating advice, tips and ideas to help you be more creative in your home decor.
- Home Decor at your fingertips
- A great site with all kinds of home decor pieces, you can purchase for your home. Have fun browsing and getting inspired!
- Chatelaines 60 second tips
- This site has a great video with home decorating tips you can do in minutes.
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Using Wall Sconces
Another great idea for home decor is using wall sconces. Wall sconces come in my styles, shapes, sizes and colours. There are gold, silver, bronze, and many different textures and designs to choose from. Look for a style that compliments your furnishings in your home. Wall sconces are very versatile and can look great in many rooms of your home. I have some in my living room, dining area and in the bedroom! They can add a romantic feel to a bedroom. Placing beautiful candles on top of the sconces is a nice touch or maybe you have some treasured ornaments or figures that you would like to show off. Have fun experimenting with the right look for your own home!
Decorating Walls with Pictures and Wall Sconces
A great video showing you how to hang pictures and balance them with wall sconces. Some great advice here!
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- palaceofglass palaceofglass Nov 8, 2009 @ 2:31 pm
- Nice lens! Some remarkable ideas on decoration. Thank you.
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- seashell2 seashell2 Oct 16, 2009 @ 2:44 pm
- Thank you![in reply to divacratus]
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- divacratus divacratus Oct 16, 2009 @ 10:10 am
- I know some friends who love decorating. I will pass on the link to them! Love the cranberries idea...
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- WindyWinters WindyWinters Sep 15, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
- Absolutely Beautiful Ideas for Christmas Decorating!
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- enjoyed your lens very much.
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