Ornament Wreath Winner

Of the eight finalists in last week's ornament wreath challenge using, as I did here, a simple wire hanger... 

...this one stood out a hair above the rest. Congratulations, Lauren of Duluth, Georgia!

So to add even more gilded glamor to her décor, we're wrapping up an unusual vintage brass chamber candlestick (with snuffer!) from the butler's pantry, together with a pair of our very own 18" ivory tapers.

Thank you again, everyone, for sending in your wreaths! Check back tonight for all the decadent after shots of the elves at work.   

Comments

[Lorraine Castellon-Rowe]

I absolutely LOVE these wreaths. Especially yours Eddie in the pastels. They are all just beautiful and I am totally going to make one for our door this Christmas!! You Rock!!

[mary]

Hi, Eddie! Thanks for picking my wreath as one of the final eight. Mine is the one one at the top with the red satin bow. I looked forward to making this wreath all year, collecting the vintage ornaments from various thrift and antiques shops along the way. Most of my balls were were vintage, although I did use some new ones to round it out. In my mind it turned out very White Christmas-y! Great fun!
Happy New Year!

[Tami]

What is the address for the winners blog?? I'd like to check it out!

[Lauren]

I'm so excited to be the winner! Thanks to everyone who voted for mine! I got the ornaments at Hobby Lobby and Old Time Pottery and the ribbon is from Target. Thanks again!

[Chania Allen]

This was a really fun challenge. So great to see how individuals interpret a concept. I loved all of the finalists. Great Blog by the way.

[Elaine]

I loved that wreath! and I love the prize, how cool. It's so Christmas Carol looking

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[paul]

I think all of the wreaths were well done, but what set some apart from the others was the ribbon choice. Lush ribbon makes the wreath look really complete and luxurious. Synthetic looking or undersized ribbon takes a lot away from the finished project. Congrats to everyone who made one though, because I just think about it every year and kick myself for never getting around to making one!

[Joanne]

Although they were all lovely, the gold one definitely stood out. That was my # 1 choice as well.

[Tish Willis]

For once my choice won. It really stands out and I can only think how beautiful an all-silver wreath would look.

[val]

Beautiful! congrats to the winner. i also loved the red and aqua one.

[karlee]

Oh, I LOVE the red and green one!

[Jan]

Lovely winning wreath!! And I adore the gorgeous ribbon too! And her winning gifts are wonderful -- I do love your Pantry! Have a Wonderful Yule -- and Let's Wassail to a Bright New Year! All Brightest Blessings to You Both in 2010!

Jan at Rosemary Cottage

[Oliveaux]

Congratulations to the winner! The wreaths are all gorgeous. Merry Christmas. Ax

[pve]

Oh congrats to that pretty wreath, (which I voted for!)
They all deserve awards! Amazing what talent and creativity abounds!
pve

[Visual Vamp]

Congratulations!
It looks as fun and quirky as mine turned out! I feel much better now!
Merry Christmas!
xo xo