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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Victorian Dreams (What’s It Wednesday #3)

 My favorite décor for Christmas is Victorian. It is romantic and oh so excessive!

 So in true Victorian style, that means I can keep buying ornaments and just pile on more and more. Don’t you just love Christmas!

 This is my idea of a “Victorian dream catcher”. The wonderful Rosemary at Ozma of Odds inspired me. She makes the most incredible creations! I hope I did you proud, Rosemary.

  I think I’ll sew on some more pearls and be on the lookout for more butterflies. After all, it is a “Victorian” dream catcher, right?
Hugs & Happiness,
Patti

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53 comments:

  1. AntiqueChaseDecember 13, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    gorgeous tree!!

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  2. JuneDecember 14, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    It is a gorgeous dream catcher Patti. Rosemary will be so proud.
    I love a Victorian Christmas too. Oh I had so many trees decorated to the gills. In the last few years things have become a little simpler around here, but I still buy the Victorian decorating magazines to get my fix.
    hugs from here...

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  3. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 14, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Hi Pattie, your dreamcatcher is really just beautiful. Love that oval frame you layered, and butterflies make it so sweet! just linked up, xo

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  4. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 14, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    What a great post! I love all of the layers of your Victorian Christmas! So luxurious! Thanks for hosting!

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  5. Cindy AdkinsDecember 14, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Oh how totally beautiful!!!! Happy Holidays to you both!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  6. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeDecember 14, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Patti -- I LOVE your tree (I'm going to go dig out the ornaments I THOUGHT would not fit on my tree this year!) and how you have it filled to capacity! The 'dream catcher' is stunning!

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  7. Julie MarieDecember 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Patti... and Paula!... oooh Patti, your tree is just stunning... I love "more is more" and loved seeing all of your beautiful ornaments... your Victorian dream~catcher is just exquisite... I would love to know how to make one... I joined the party today too... but for some reason my title of my post does not show up under the little picture of my angel... also wondering... who are the beautiful ladies on your header? Are they family members?... so pretty!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  8. Julie MarieDecember 14, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Hi again... I could not get my little linky thing fixed, so I added another post and it worked this time... hope that's okay!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  9. Art From The heartDecember 14, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Beautiful tree!
    The dream catcher is GORGEOUS!
    Hugs

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  10. KarenDecember 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    That is a beautiful dream catcher! I love a Victorian tree and up until last year I did one every year. Thanks for hosting!

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  11. Pat@Back Porch MusingsDecember 14, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Gorgeous post, Pattie! Love the Dreamcatcher.

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  12. cathy@my1929charmerDecember 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Beautiful dream catcher. Thanks so much for hosting this great party. I linked up. Miss you guys over at Sunday's Best.

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  13. Barb December 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Patti, beautiful tree and a wonderful creation by you!

    Thanks so much for hosting.

    Barb

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  14. KarenaDecember 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Amazing decor Patti!! I love all of the wonderful links!!

    Please come & Enter my 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways!! The latest is Art & more from Fifi Flowers!!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  15. Cottage and BroomeDecember 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Thanks for hosting again this week. I agree Victorian is so pretty at Christmas, it allows you to be over the top!
    Please stop by if you get a chance we are having a giveaway, Laura

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  16. Curtains in My TreeDecember 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I have always loved anything Victorian and Christmas Victorian makes it extra special

    Thanks for the linky party

    Merry Christmas

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  17. Dreaming of VintageDecember 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Beautiful tree Patti!

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  18. Cindy AdkinsDecember 14, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    What a gorgeous dream catcher! Patti and Paula, everything you do is magical! Love the Victorian tree! Thank you for hosting!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  19. Ann from On Sutton PlaceDecember 14, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Thanks for hosting...Happy Holidays!

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  20. Barbara JeanDecember 14, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Did not know you had a party here. will have to check it out and see if i can link up.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  21. At The Picket FenceDecember 14, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Beautiful dream catcher Patti and your Victorian decor is all so lovely! Thanks for hosting! :-)
    Vanessa

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  22. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    ...oh Patti
    your victorian dream catcher turned out FABULOUS!!
    i love how each one of us has our own vision of how to catch our dreams...

    xo, Rosemary

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  23. The Charm of HomeDecember 14, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Hi Patti,
    Thanks for reminding me. Like I have said before a few weeks ago I was sick and I'm am behind on a few new parties. I love the Victorian's style of tree too. Yours is beautiful! Have a very Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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  24. Chari at Happy To DesignDecember 14, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Patti...

    Oooh...your Victorian Christmas tree is FABULOUS, my friend! I just giggled as I read about Victorian being excessive and excuse to keep finding pretty ornaments! Sounds like a great plan to me! Hehe! I also enjoyed your Victorian dream catcher. This is the first time that I've seen one. It's beautiful and full of whimsy! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Christmas with us!

    I really appreciate your visit and sweet note, my friend! Thank you for the personal invitation to join your lovely party!

    Warmest Christmas Wishes,
    Chari

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  25. Savannah GrannyDecember 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Patti and Paula, Thank you so much for featuring my banister. I am honored to be featured on your awesome blog.
    Your Christmas tree is beautiful.

    Thank you again and Merry Christmas, Ginger

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  26. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 14, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! YOU GOT US ON HERE!!!!! Oh thank you dearest, THANK YOU! And I was home sick today (I had laryngitis about 3 weeks ago and then got another bug) and today I stayed STILL...NO TALKING....NO little darling boys to put in place (teeeheeee) and I created two more little theatres for my Etsy shop! Thank you for featuring this picture! You are just the sweetest. SO YOU TOO ARE A TEACHER???? Our last day is next Wednesday and let me tell you, I am excited! My husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told him all I want is to stay home with him, sleep, read, write, eat and THINK!!!

    I send you my blessings for a perfect CHRISTMAS BREAK and those creations from Rosemary are marvelous. She is amazing!

    Anita

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  27. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Thanks for the reminder, and for hosting. Beautiful decor, of course.

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  28. ChristineDecember 14, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I love that dreamcatcher!!! And, thanks for the party.

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  29. lvroftiquesDecember 15, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Oh I'm so with ya Patti! Go big or go home! Lol! I love a Christmas tree just loaded with beautiful meangingful ornaments! Yours is gorgeous!

    Thanks again you two for hosting this wonderful party! So much great inspiration...I'm off to check some out. Vanna

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  30. It's meDecember 15, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog today !!....your blog is wonderful !!...love from me...xxx...

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  31. www.MaisonStGermain.comDecember 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Just gorgeous!!!Thank you for inviting me along for the fun!
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  32. Richard CottrellDecember 15, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting and sharing your Victorian Dream Tree. You know me and Victorian! Richard from My Old Historic House.

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  33. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    A Victorian Christmas really reminds me of my parents home growing up...thanks for the memory and thanks for the feature too, I am honored!

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  34. Danice GDecember 15, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Oh, I know what you mean. I love the excessive hallmark style of the Victorian era also :) 'No such thing as too much decorations!

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  35. South Bay StudioDecember 15, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    This is my first visit to your blog and party. Lovely pictures...
    Kathi

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  36. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartDecember 15, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    So many beautiful photos to see and enjoy here on your post! Your Victorian tree is most lovely!

    Just linked up to your party. My reader is a little delayed as I just got your post. Hopefully it works itself out so I can visit more often :)

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  37. Alison @ The PolohouseDecember 15, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Love your tree and I too love the Victorian way of "more is more!"
    The more ornaments on my tree.... the better!

    Your dream catcher is awesome too.
    Just linked up.
    Thanks for hosting!
    xoxox
    Alison

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  38. ColoradoladyDecember 15, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Your tree is amazing!!! I love it!!! Happy VTT!

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  39. johnDecember 16, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Gorgeous dream catcher Patti and tree...we have just bought a real tree and will decorate it tomorrow.the smell is just delicious ! have a nice weekend...Gail x

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  40. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Your victorian dream catcher is truly a dream!!

    Love the inspiration this week!!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  41. PalomaseaDecember 17, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    What gorgeousness!!!
    Love the romantic tree..and your beautiful dream catcher. So glad you featured these amazing blogs and talents!
    Many blessings..
    xoxo,
    - Irina

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  42. DebbieDecember 17, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I'm nuts about your Victorian Christmas tree. That's just beautiful. I also like that dream catcher. Now, I'm going to have to google that to see what it is.

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  43. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 18, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Good morning darling Patti!!!!

    Oh dearest, all is well. But yesterday, my blog had some problems due to either hacking or a strange virus suspiciously embedded into a gadget. For hours, I was getting sweet emails from friends who were telling me they could not enter my site because they kept getting diverted to a strange site! But it was a relief to find the problem and dispose of the gadget. I am wishing YOU and your lovely daughter and family the BEST OF CHRISTMASES...it has been a blessing to come to know you sweet one. MANY THANKS for this lovely post. I am putting you on my blog roll....it is hard to keep up with everyone, but you are so special and your posts are sooooooo beautiful! BISOUS! Anita

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  44. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Oh thank you for reminding me! I've been so busy this past week (like everyone else) and I forgot. I'm hooked up now!
    Have a lovely Sunday,
    Shelia ;)

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  45. Cindy AdkinsDecember 19, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Merry Christmas, sweet friends!!! And thank you so much for posting my button on your blog--I appreciate it soooo much!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  46. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I'm sooo late! I was a week away helping my daughter move and she didn't have her internet yet and no time either, so that's why I'm late, but this weekend I'll be on time sweet ladies from Ivory and Elephants. I love what you did inspiring on my talented friend Rosemary and the features are great too. Merry Christmas lovely ladies and many Bblessings too.
    FABBY

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  47. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Oh, and I'm with you...I love to pile up ornies and I do since 1975, year I got married! Your tree is magnificent! Merry Christmas!!
    FABBY

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  48. KimMalkDecember 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I really like your idea for the romantic Victoria dream catcher--so original

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  49. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeDecember 19, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Everything is just gorgeous... beautiful post. I've emailed you a few times and left a comment on one of your previous post needing your address so I can send your tote to you, just wanted to make sure that you received my emails, I'm not trying to rush you I know it's a busy time of year. Looking forward to hearing from you!
    hugs~~ Daphne

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  50. Di@Cottage-WishesDecember 19, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Have a wonderful Christmas, you did great on the dreamcatcher and yes more pearls would be fab!! Di@cottage-wishes

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  51. The Charm of HomeDecember 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Have a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  52. DiannDecember 20, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Just beautiful Girls! thank you for joining TTF and I hope you and your families have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  53. Nikki MonetJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    This was the most viewed link from our last Bedazzle Me Monday party!! Feel free to stop by and grab a feature button :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2012/01/you-dazzled.html
    Thanks so much for linking. Hope to see you again this week! Happy New Year!!

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