I scurried and got my Christmas put away so I could start the year fresh with some New Years decorations.
I left my white garland up (that held Shiny Brites for Christmas) and added honeycomb bells...to ring in the New Year.
I did the honeycomb bells in my front window too..you can see them beyond the garland. Here they are from the street (ignore the glare..we had a SUNNY day after record rainfall in December)
I have a good amount of vintage party decorations. I love the colors of the party horns.
I have a collection of tin noise makers.
Clowns were a very popular image on the noisemakers, but some have really charming designs....like these.
I used my bell tree from Christmas in my living room to continue the bell theme for New Years.
The party blowers have the best paper graphics and colors. Ever.
Vintage poppers are another winner with their fun colors.
My little niche mantle got alarm clocks and more bells.
One of my little finds this year was the tiny metal bell that has HAPPY NEW YEAR engraved around it.
Happy, happy day and happy 2016. Thanks for following along with me on my vintage and crafting adventures. Appreciate those comments and connections I have made in blogland. Daily posts on Instagram for more Magpie Ethel fun. Happy New Year everyone!!!
Leave it to Magpie Ethel to do up New Year's right! I love the idea of the bells - but my Christmas is still all up so there's no room for it. Have a safe and happy New Year! See you on Instagram!
Posted by: Shara | December 31, 2015 at 05:01 PM
Happy New Year, Laurie!
Love love those paper cones. You really know how to do the holidays right. No, I did not stay up to ring in the new year - LOL!
Posted by: Kathy | January 01, 2016 at 08:15 AM
Your collections amaze me. Where do you store everything! Thanks so much for providing such great pictures. Have a wonderful new year.
Posted by: SueG | January 01, 2016 at 09:02 AM
Happy New year Laurie! Love your decor!!! karen...
Posted by: karen | January 01, 2016 at 05:11 PM
Love your New Years decor! I honestly can't believe the volume of your collections Laurie! Just amazing. I'm always scrambling to come up with fresh ideas and it just seems to come naturally to you!
Hope you have a wonderful 2016!
Posted by: Doreen | January 01, 2016 at 08:28 PM
speechless... wow.. of course you have the best ever new years eve collection. just awesome as always Laurie.
happy New Year!
xoxo
vivian
Posted by: vivian | January 04, 2016 at 04:10 AM
I almost missed this post. I love how you ring in the New Year with all your fun treasures. Can't wait to see what's in store in 2016!
Posted by: Kim K. | January 04, 2016 at 07:53 AM
Oh my. I forget to check your blog even when you are so good about reminding us on IG. I am so glad I didn't miss this. It is simply marvelous! I love all of your bells! Such a great idea for ringing in the new year. And the you have all these other wonderful things from clocks to party supplies! Amazing as always, Laurie!
Posted by: Gayle | January 10, 2016 at 12:05 PM
I don't know how you managed to get all of that Christmas stuff put away to redecorate for New Year's! I'm still working on getting my Christmas put away. You must not sleep!
Posted by: Erica H | January 11, 2016 at 02:15 PM