hoops

Usually one image inspires me when taking on a project. At first glance the image is just bam, ooh, simple yet, hmm, interesting. What is that? EMBROiDERY HOOPS. You're average run of the mill embroidery hoops you can get at Michael's or a sewing store. The ones in the picture are extra extra large and I was just too weirded out to buy something that could end up just looking stupid so I couldn't commit to anything more than the few I grabbed at Michael's. To spice it up, I added into the middle via fishing line a few of the jeweled ornaments I bought at Target and you know what, it looks pretty pretty darn good. Image at top is from Real Simple and image below, is my dining area.
The rest of my homey Christmas decorations are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/emailevy/OurChristmas08Decorations#