I have my Valentine decorations out (post coming). I always try and do something fun in my front window. A few years ago at an estate sale I got a pair of styrofoam urns. I painted them silver and glittered them up. They are about two foot tall and flat on one side so they could go against a wall.
This year I decided to make a topiary of sorts out of honeycomb bells. I have done it with honeycomb balls before, but I had bells in Valentine colors on hand. I stuck a dowel down through the center of the urn and then threaded the honeycomb bells onto the rod. It was really easy.
I like the variation of the colors and sizes on the honeycomb bells.
This is the front window looking in. It is always hard to get a photo with the reflection. The giant styrofoam heart was also an estate sale find that I painted pink. (what would I do without estate sales?)
The Valentine box I mentioned in the title? I saw one on Ebay with a "buy now" option and snapped it up. It arrived today.
Perfect to add to my collection!
Happy day.
I bet your neighbors love looking at your house since it's so festive looking with your seasonal decorating :-)I enjoy decorating our front window area too. Great idea with the honeycomb bells! Looks pretty.....I always get great ideas from you.
Can't wait for your Valentine Post!
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Doreen | February 06, 2013 at 08:48 PM
What would you do without estate sales? That's an interesting question and I don't think I want to know ... without them we probably would have never met. And I would know a LOT less about about (not to mention the existence of) all the little vintage doodads you come across. Moth ball cans come to mind...
Posted by: Into Vintage | February 06, 2013 at 09:34 PM
Oh my gosh! This is so creative! I love the color combo, and that it's bells instead of balls!
Great Job You!
Erica :)
Posted by: Erica / Golden Egg Vintage | February 06, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Love that topiary! So very pretty and it makes a lovely statement without being too fussy to put together. You could even do the same thing at Eater time threading egg shaped honeycombs on top of each other. You always find the best stuff!
Posted by: Kim Kenward | February 07, 2013 at 03:13 AM
the topiarys look great!
looking forward to drooling over the rest of your valentine decorations!
xoxo
Posted by: vivian | February 07, 2013 at 03:46 AM
I love this idea. If you turned the bells upside down and arranged them smallest to largest in the urns, it would look like a tulip arrangement later.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | February 07, 2013 at 04:09 AM
Fun window decor! Isn't it nice to see some color from outside this time of year? Another neat box too-- think it found a good home ;)
Posted by: Diane | February 07, 2013 at 04:16 AM
Such a cute and creative idea. Are the bells vintage? The colors are so vibrant! Every time I find red vintage red honeycombs, the colors are pretty faded.
Can't wait to see the rest!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | February 07, 2013 at 06:44 AM
Awesome Laurie! Such a great display... love the red and pink bells together. I found a bag of vintage and new honeycomb bells and hearts at the thrift store the other day. They are red, white and black. I think I'll use the hearts in a Valentines Day banner. Thanks to you for the inspiration! Oh, and the newest box in your collection is too cute!
Posted by: Maureen | February 07, 2013 at 07:58 AM
You without estate sales? Earth without water. Portland without wierd. Elvis without music. Interesting thought...what would you do???
Posted by: Annette | February 07, 2013 at 09:42 AM
Beautiful and I just love the bells!! So pretty! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | February 07, 2013 at 10:09 AM
I want to live across the street from you!! Always a happy window to see.
Posted by: Lisa | February 07, 2013 at 11:34 AM
I love that you decorate your window for each holiday. I am sure the neighbors do, too. You are like Peacock Lane!
Posted by: Kathy | February 07, 2013 at 09:09 PM
If there were no estate sales, I would never know that there were vintage valentine card boxes out there. And you wouldn't have been able to make that lovely display in your front window. Hurray for estate sales!!!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | February 08, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Love, Love, Love your display ! A very appropriate emotion for Valentines day !
Posted by: Lisa W. | February 08, 2013 at 01:14 PM
Laurie, I loved your post on Valentine boxes. I had no idea they came that way in the years past. Your window looks like one you would expect to see in a favorite candy shop. Wonderful! Have a lovely weekend. E
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 08, 2013 at 09:51 PM
You have the best stuff! Love your Valentine window!
Happy Valentines Day to you!
Posted by: Sally | February 09, 2013 at 09:33 AM