Transferware Teacup Christmas Tree

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Who has their Christmas tree up and decorated?
Not me. 
I am just getting my Christmas decor out but thought I'd repost my tree from last year that I decorated with red/pink transferware teacups.  There are about 50 teacups on the tree. In addition to the teacups I used a variety of collected red ornaments, garlands and ribbons. 

I have a recurring theme of birds throughout my house and they've made it to my Christmas decor too.  Some birds are tucked inside the transferware cups.


Some birds are clipped onto the tree branches.
 Grandma Judy sent Ashton home with a collection of bird ornaments she's saved for her, so those were added to the tree as well. 
I love the color amber.  I have several strings of amber colored lights.  My favorites are old fashioned, real glass bulbs in a pine cone shape.  Don't you just love the glow of twinkling Christmas lights?




As I did when I was a child, I still like laying on the floor and looking up at the Christmas tree. 



I have some more teacups that I might try to add to the tree this year, or maybe I'll decorate a green tree with brown cups.
I can't wait to get the house decorated for Christmas!




Comments

  1. DianeNovember 26, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Loved it last year, love it again this year! Diane

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  2. BabsNovember 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Nancy, Your tree from last year is simply gorgeous. LOVE the red transferware cups and the flocked tree. Perfect holiday look.
    Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

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  3. theromanticroseNovember 26, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    FAVOLOSO!Rosetta

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 26, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Oh my gosh Nancy that tree looked beautiful!! That last shot of the whole room is stunning! I started my decorating yesterday and so far have two trees done.

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  5. SammyNovember 26, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love that you used your transferware on the tree! The bird in the cup is so cute! Clever girl you are. : )

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 26, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    LOVE your teacup tree! I'm swooning over all the red transferware! Gorgeous and so fun. Happy Pink Saturday.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday. Grandma Judy's birds are beautiful as is your tree. The teacups are really unique and lovely - love the birds tucked in the cups. Enjoyed reading your profile. That's awesome that what you love doing became your career. Makes it enjoyable doesn't it? Sounds like you have a great family. Enjoyed my visit. Thanks, Jenn

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  8. Terri MorseNovember 26, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    What a spectacular tree!!! I love cranberry transferware, but my collection is in blue and white. The lights are exquisite and your dining room is breathtaking. I can't stop looking at it! Happy Pink Saturday! Hugs, Terri

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  9. Mid-Atlantic MarthaNovember 26, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    How pretty! Love all the teacups.

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  10. mzzbevNovember 26, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    So, so Christmasy - all so beautiful :)

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  11. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 26, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Being a tea lover, I adore this tree! Red is my favorite color, too. Are you sure it's not meant for me, Nancy??!!

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  12. Cindy AdkinsNovember 26, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    That's one of the most beautiful Christmas trees I've ever seen! I love, love, love it! Now I'm going to be collecting red transferware teacups so I can try it! Thanks for sharing!
    Cindy

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  13. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    this is just the cutest tree ever, i LOVE IT!

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  14. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 26, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    This is so pretty, love the little birdies inside the cups!!

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  15. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Love your tree. I have some of those cups tucked away in a cupboard. Will have to search them out and hang them on my tree. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 26, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful, Nancy! I love your tree and I'll bet any decorations look great on it. I just got my tree up and together and put the lights on. I still have to do the ornaments, which I'll try to do some tomorrow and finish it up next week. I keep walking around with the little things trying to find homes for them!

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  17. The TablescaperNovember 26, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    That is one amazing tree. How did I miss this post last year??? I love transferware and I love tea cups, therefore how could I not love your tree. It's unbelievable.

    - The Tablescaper

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  18. Amy ChalmersNovember 26, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    oh that is darling! how about a green and purple cup tree????

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  19. MarigeneNovember 26, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Gorgeous tree...aren't you afraid some will fall and break!

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  20. Pamela LevyNovember 26, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I love this tree! I have just discovered red transferware and have asked for pieces for Christmas. Can't wait to start my collection, and seeing these pictures makes me so excited for Christmas!

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  21. KathleenNovember 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    How beautiful! Happy decorating!
    Here from Seasonal Sundays.

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  22. Lara HarrisNovember 26, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    So pretty! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! :)

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  23. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    What a gorgeous C'mas tree, specially with the transfer teacups and birds! Hugs, FABBY

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  24. Denise at Forest ManorNovember 26, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I love this idea! I never thought of using teacups on the Christmas tree, but it looks just beautiful!!! I wish I could do this with my tree. Thanks for sharing this inspiration and have a great week. :)

    Denise

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  25. Cottage and BroomeNovember 26, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Oh my, what a beautiful tree! Love the little birds tucked in the tea cups, wonderful. Laura

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  26. Honey at 2805November 27, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    This was my very favorite tree last year! I was hoping you would bring it back or re-post it. It's just wonderful!

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  27. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)November 27, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    What a gorgeous tree! The room looks so inviting.
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  28. LoriNovember 27, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I have just started collecting red transferware. Sadly I only have one cup and saucer! Looks so pretty on the tree.

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  29. Victorian1885November 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    What a wonderful idea! Your home looks lovely for the holidays!

    Wanda

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  30. Rose H (UK)November 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I'd never thought of a tea-cup tree, but I love the idea!

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  31. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaNovember 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    How absolutely charming! I love this idea! I have had a teacup collection for years, but most of them are stored away because I no longer have the room to display them. I may just give this a try.

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  32. Ivy CladNovember 27, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    What a nice idea! That is beautiful!

    -Keri

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  33. SewconsultNovember 27, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I love your tea cup tree. (Loved it last year, too!) I haven't started decorating, but hope to this week. Have a good time.
    Beckie

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  34. SoniaNovember 27, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Love this all to pieces!! I have always wanted to do a blue and white tree with my cups...Now you got me thinking and inspired! Your dining room photograph is beautiful!
    Miss Bloomers

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  35. Debbie@Mountain BreathsNovember 27, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I would be happy to lay under that beautiful tea cup tree! You'd have to wake me up Christmas morning ;o)

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  36. Susan FreemanNovember 27, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Beautiful tree Nancy!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  37. SoutherncookNovember 28, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    What a gorgeous tree. Such a novel idea for a tea lover. Precious idea.

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  38. ❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁November 28, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    We bought an artificial tree this year and started a new tradition with the grandchildren decorating it. So I have a Christmas tree plus all my Autumn decorations. :)

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  39. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Oh, my Lord, Nancy, this tree is gorgeous! Only you could do something this lovely! Your dining room is so beautiful too!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  40. KimMalkNovember 28, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    When I saw this linked up at BNOTP, I thought, "I bet that's Nancy!" Indeed it was, I just love it my friend.

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  41. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Ohhhhh Nancy! I didn't see this last year. I'm so glad you reposted! GORGEOUS!!!

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  42. Elegant EconomiesNovember 30, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Nancy, I know you hear this a lot, but I love your tree! Thank you for sharing.
    Blessings, Audrey

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  43. Patti @ Pandoras BoxDecember 1, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Your tree was lovely - I would be so anxious to put it up again! Beautiful dining room, too

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  44. LindaDecember 1, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Seasons Blessings Nancy,

    I am IN LOVE with your tree - flocking and pink transferware are a GORGEOUS combination. Thank you for the inspiration...

    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  45. Ann - Toy Tea Sets for ChildrenDecember 2, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Oh how lovely! And what a fun idea you have given me - to decorate a small Christmas tree with the pieces from one of the toy tea sets for children - perfect for extra big smiles on the granddaughters faces. Thanks for a lovely visit.

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  46. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Nancy, You knew I would love this tree covered in transferware cups. Gorgeous!! Thanks for joining my party last week.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  47. Honey at 2805December 10, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    This tree is probably the most delightful tree ever, Nancy. It is so gorgeous and I am so happy you re-posted it this year and linked it to the Christmas Tree party at 2805!

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  48. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Nancy - your tree is such an inspiration. So many elements I love = red, transferware, cardinals, amber glass...you've done a beautiful job :)

    CHRISTmas Blessings!
    Gail

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