I reassembled and repurposed a Christmas stocking tree for my studio. I wrap each order from my shop in tissue paper and baker’s twine, and my new ribbon stand will be very handy.
Pottery Barn has a similar (maybe better) item right now: the ribbon organizer.
Jamie Meares
November 7, 2007 at 1:24 pmwhat is a christmas stocking tree?
Making it Lovely
November 7, 2007 at 1:42 pmA stocking tree is for people that don’t have a mantle to hang Christmas stockings off of. I actually didn’t buy mine for that reason though…
A few years ago, Jonathan Adler designed a whole Christmas collection for Hold Everything. After the holidays were over, eveything was deeply discounted. I bought two of the stocking trees because I figured I could use them for craft shows. They have a heavy weighted base, and the top part (which I removed) had four arms that you could hang things from.
Nicole
November 7, 2007 at 2:49 pmoh that’s a good idea. I have a bunch of those stocking trees that have lost some arms :( I may need to borrow this idea!
Sami
November 7, 2007 at 10:05 pmthis is really random but i thought i’d introduce myself because i am a perpetual “making it lovely” stalker. so hi. your house is adorable. it reminds me a lot of some of my artwork. happy continual decorating to you!
-sami
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Julie
November 8, 2007 at 5:48 amVery cute! (and functional!)
Maggie Sumner
November 8, 2007 at 8:51 amThanks for the clarification, Nicole. I couldn’t figure out what a x-mas stocking tree was either.
And speaking of Christmas, you may be interested in my latest blog post. It’s about how I really don’t want to listen to Christmas music the day after Halloween. I was on a little bit of a rant : )
Anonymous
November 12, 2007 at 2:33 pmOh that print in the background is adorable! Did you make that? If not, would you reveal the source? Thanks!!
enthusia
November 15, 2007 at 7:55 pmoh wow–that spool looks like the paper towel dispense in my kitchen. i just chucked it in the basement and replaced it with an under-the-sink mount. maybe i’ll s..trip and repaint it white! cool-inspired!