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It’s that awkward time of the year between December and
mid-February when I feel particularly “theme-less.” I no longer want the wintry
look of December (although truth be told, we
have snow on the ground right now), but feel it’s too early for Valentine’s
Day.
On a whim, I decided to gather up all of my small hunt theme items and put them
together on my tray; I’m liking the look. I do need to find some red napkins to
mirror the Huntsmen’s jackets, and will be looking for those shortly.
The cups, personal favorites, are by Noritake, and the pattern is called “Ireland Pursuit.” They have a hunting scene on one side, and a thatched cottage on the other. All I need to do is turn them around, and I’ve got a start on my St. Patrick’s Day theme.
The ceramic trio of spaniels, while indeed not hunting hounds, belonged to my husband. He had three cocker spaniels when I married him, and this just seemed like a nice nod to him and appropriate addition.
The coaster on the top shelf was a gift from a friend who kindly sent me a set of these. That friend’s name is Sue Cox, she’s a mystery novelist, and you can find her latest book The Man in the Microwave Oven here. Yes, this is my blatant promotion of a friend.
I recently added the fox vase that you see on the top tier, and I love him so much! My plan is to put a little vining plant in him — string of pearls is what I have in mind — but I haven’t found one locally, and it’s too chilly to order online.
As I look at this, I’m reminded that I have a hunter’s horn
Christmas ornament that I use on my tree that would work perfectly here. Not
that I’m going to rummage around and look for it, mind you, but I think next
year I need to make that ornament more easily accessible.
I must admit that I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge of changing up this
tiered tray every month. What new additions are you making to your home decor
this month?
