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My Silver, White, and Gold Feather Adorned Tree

December 8, 2013 by Cassie 33 Comments

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I am so excited to be included in Dear Emmeline’s 25 Days of Christmas!

Jessica and I actually know each other in real life (though we met through blogging), and she is super sweet and adorable.  Actually, her entire family is!

When Jessica asked me to participate in her series I thought it would be a good chance to share my Dining room tree this year.  Last year’s tree was all blue and gold….

Since then there have been a lot of changes in our kitchen/dining area, like a wall being knocked down, and the dining room being repainted, so this year’s tree is different as well!

The tree itself is the same vintage flocked tree, but I have decked it out in white, gold, silver, and feathers!  I took a note from my thankful tree and decided to blend those decorations with the tree.  You already had a little sneak peek last week when I shared my Christmas tablescape…

I kept it fairly simple… It’s got gold and silver vintage ornaments from my “collection” (aka sickness).  I also added a few other fun silver and gold ornaments to it, as well as the gold arrows and stamped feathers from my thankful tree. (And totally keeping it real below with the dog bowl under the sideboard.  Jake lives here, too. 🙂 ).

For the topper, I simply grouped some pheasant feathers and white peacock feathers I had on hand and tied them with an ivory and gold wired ribbon.  I let the ends of the ribbon cascade down the tree a bit.

Here you can see an owl ornament that was a gift, as well as a crocheted vintage gold ornament that belonged to my grandmother.

And here are some of the gold arrows and stamped feathers from the thankful tree.

Finally, as a last touch, I added some glitter dipped feathers.  I simple painted mod podge onto the ends, and dipped them right into the glitter.  I did this with both gold and silver to add some glimmer to the tree.

Last year I didn’t have a skirt for this tree.  I still don’t technically have a skirt, but I had found a few of these mexican throws at a yard sale this summer, and thought one would be a great skirt.  I love the casual yet ethnic feel it lends.

Be sure to check out all of the other posts from this awesome 25 Days of Christmas Series!


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  1. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    December 8, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Your flocked tree looks so beautiful in the dining room, Cassie. I love that you can see it from the kitchen, and the gold and silver look so pretty against the charcoal wall!!! Enjoy it.

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  2. Julia Konya says

    December 8, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    I really really want a flocked tree one day! So pretty!
    Love the crocheted gold ornament, the owl and that feather tree topper is genius my friend.

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  3. Kirby Carespodi says

    December 8, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Love the contrast, Cassie!

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  4. Dear Emmeline says

    December 8, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Thanks for being a part of the series Cassie! Your tree topper is my favorite! It looks fabulous!

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  5. Rhonda @ home.made. says

    December 8, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Your flocked tree is gorgeous… Especially against your dark walls. Love it!

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  6. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    December 8, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Love your tree!
    Nothing is prettier than a flocked tree. Am I a little prejudice???? Ha! Your tree is perfect !!!

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  7. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    December 8, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I must find a vintage flocked tree…it’s so pretty!!! And I love it against the dark color in your dining room. Great idea about the feathers, too…I love that you found a way to keep them out past Fall!

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  8. The Bold Abode says

    December 8, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I almost got a flocked tree! Yours looks so, so, so, so pretty. LOVE the feather topper!

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  9. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    December 8, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Gorgeous! I adore the Mexican blanket tree skirt… so very eclectic and so very YOU!
    xo Heidi

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    December 8, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I love your flocked tree Cassie! What a fun topper and the cascading gold ribbon looks so sophisticated! Definitely a touch of glam going on here!

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  11. Amber Wills says

    December 8, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Love how you used decorations from your thankful tree! That Mexican throw blanket is perfect as a skirt! Love it! I wish I could find a ton of those!

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  12. Vintage Prairie Style says

    December 8, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    your tree looks great. love that dining room! the more i see it the more i love it!

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  13. Nancy {at} powellbrower at home says

    December 8, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    Beautiful Cassie! SImple is best and love the feathers and arrows. Your tree is one of my favorites! Happy Holidays. xo Nancy

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  14. anu says

    December 8, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Very lovely! Love that you included those feathers.

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  15. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    December 8, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    Cassie your dining room looks like it belongs in Better Homes & Gardens! Seriously, so beautiful!

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  16. Bethany DeVore says

    December 8, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Your dining room is so beautiful! Love the flocked tree too! I’ve always wanted one.

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  17. Dana Frieling says

    December 8, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Just one more validation that your tree topper is awesome! It all looks good, Cassie!

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  18. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    December 9, 2013 at 12:07 am

    Wow!!! Cassie, this tree is GORGEOUS! My favorite part is the feather tree topper, so original!! Beautiful tree!

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  19. Kelly says

    December 9, 2013 at 3:43 am

    Wow, that is SO beautiful! Please just give me your flocked tree. Enough of this. 🙂

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  20. Aimee Lane says

    December 9, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    You have such amazing style Cassie! It’s PERFECT!!! XO, Aimee

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  21. Our Pinteresting Family says

    December 9, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Cassie this is just so gorgeous! That tree is amazing and your decorating is just simply perfect. You are so talented my friend. 🙂

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  22. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    December 9, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    I absolutely LOVE that tree…and the feather topper is amazing! Great job, Cassie! 🙂

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  23. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    December 9, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    I LOVE the tree skirt! Looks so great!

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  24. Lisa Rozario says

    December 9, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    The tree looks stunning against the dark walls of the dining room, Cassie! It lends it some sparkle.

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  25. Danielle says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    So pretty, Cassie! The tree is stunning! x

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  26. Kelly Goldman says

    December 10, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I grew up in New Mexico, so anything with a Mexican/ Aztec flair to it, I’m in love with! (The tree skirt, of course!) Looks great-

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  27. Gretchen says

    December 11, 2013 at 1:42 am

    So pretty–love the feathers! And your makeshift tree skirt…I looked at tree skirts at hobby lobby the other day and was shocked at how much they cost…it makes so much more sense (and usually looks better, IMO) to use something you already have!

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  28. Angela Santaniello says

    December 11, 2013 at 2:55 am

    I just saw this linked up at DIY Showoff and had to come over. LOL…yeah it was your tree. Duh! Well, you know I love and now I guess I extra love it. 😉

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  29. Brynne Delerson says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:56 am

    Cassie, I just love your tree! Especially with those dark walls. I am just crazy about that dark gray, green, white & gold color palette!

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  30. [email protected] says

    December 15, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    your tree looks beautiful in your dining room Cassie and your topper with feathers and white peacock feathers is gorgeous! I love it very much 🙂

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  31. honeywerehomeblog Megan says

    December 27, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    I love a flocked tree and yours is gorgeous- your whole dining room looks so great! Hope you had a great Christmas!

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