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Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Christmas Staircase

I always imagined a beautiful garland with fairy lights rolling down my staircase banister at Christmas time.  I've yet to live that dream, however I did decorate my staircase this year with ribbon tied baubles.




I chose baubles in three colours - clear, green and gold and in three different sizes.  I added some ribbon to each and tied it onto the banister.


 Then I realised what a poor state my banister was in.  No amount of cleaning would make it look better.    So in my wisdom I decided to repaint my staircase banister one week before Christmas.  To give you a little perspective - that's 7 large posts with ball tops and 50 banister posts - all with 4 sides and bevelled edges (so 8 sides each). and the hand rail.  All of this had to be sanded, primed, and then 2 coats of gloss paint.


So finally I can photograph the baubles hanging on my stairs (you can see my reflection in the baubles).





Now it's time to relax and enjoy the holidays. 

To see more Christmas decorating, please visit my new blog DIY Decorator

15 comments:

  1. Cottage and Broome20 December 2011 at 14:47

    Looks like your pairing really paid off! The ornament look beautiful against your glossy banister. Happy Holidays, Laura

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  2. GoldenValley5020 December 2011 at 16:24

    And I thought I was the only person who did crazy things like repainting rooms/banisters 1 week before Christmas!! Looks fabulous though and the baubles really set it off.
    Good job. ;)Sharyne

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  3. Heirloom treasures20 December 2011 at 19:32

    Good effort Kylie,it all looks lovely and fresh

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  4. Alycia Nichols21 December 2011 at 01:52

    Good grief, Kylie!!! That's an awful lot of work...but it looks fantastic! I should have done the same thing (painting), but I just couldn't work up that much energy. Maybe that will be a winter task that I can slowly work through! :-) I love the way you did the baubles on ribbon...beautiful! That's an idea I'll have to stow away in my memory bank for the future. Thanks for getting back to me re: Boxing Day. THIS time I had to look up the cricket test on Wikipedia. Sounds a little like our playoffs for the Super Bowl (American football). It's always so interesting and fun to explore the customs and acitivites of different countries! I've never been to Australia, but my niece has and she LOVED it there!!! She didn't want to come back to the U.S.!!! Have a beautiful week, and a wonderful Christmas! (Do you celebrate the New Year on January 1 there?)

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  5. Mimi21 December 2011 at 05:41

    Hi Kylie your baubles look fantastic. A great idea. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Mimi xx

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  6. Brooke21 December 2011 at 08:24

    What a lovely idea! (And yet another reason for me to wish I had a staircase...)

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  7. Amy Chalmers22 December 2011 at 02:46

    oh now this is such a pretty idea~but of course all the things in the hall and stair way are so pretty!!

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  8. Katrina - Dot Dot Dash22 December 2011 at 07:12

    Such a simple translation of the staircase garland. Love the idea x

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  9. Glenda @ Magnolia Bend Drive22 December 2011 at 12:50

    love the staircase decor, and the pretty bench below.... looks like a lovely home.

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  10. Kellie Collis22 December 2011 at 23:57

    These are so pretty! Love the simplicity! Enjoy the holidays, Kellie xx

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  11. Unknown23 December 2011 at 02:09

    What an awesome way to decorate your staircase!! Great job! I would love for you to come link up over at Passionatelyperfect.com

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  12. Revi23 December 2011 at 07:55

    Just lovely! Simple, clever, and a little whimsical. I adore it!
    -Revi

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  13. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique23 December 2011 at 18:29

    I think it looks stunning Kylie and love the shade of green bauble you have used.

    I'd love it if you'd consider linking this post to my Simply Christmas Inspiration party ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/inspiration-friday_23.html

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  14. Desire Empire26 December 2011 at 07:48

    The staircase looks fab.

    Merry Christmas and thanks for your lovely support this year.

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  15. Special 'K'30 December 2011 at 04:42

    I was just dropping by to wish you a Happy New Year and thank you for visiting my place and your special comments. I look forward to engaging more with you in 2012. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
    PS. The staircase is so adorable.

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