A Kissing Bulb...JUNKMARKET Style
December 11th, 2009 in blog, projects
Sue Whitney, editor
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All decked out for the season is my take on the traditional kissing ball.
Here are the finished shots of the kissing bulb. See the post below for the step-by-step directions. Boo boos and all.
P.S.
Did you know?
The word "Mistletoe" is derived from the Old English words, "mistel" (dung) and "tan" (twig). The plant is thought to be named after bird droppings on a branch.
There appears to be a trend with my Christmas decor this year. First an outdoor container made from a manuer spreader, http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/17840/how-to-spruce-up-your-porch, then a hazardous waste container for holding greens indoors, http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18930/tis-the-season, and now a kissing bulb holding some branches with bird droppings. As i've said before...only the very best for my family and friends. LOL!!!
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Comments (19)
G Posted: 11:21 am on December 30th
Midge Posted: 11:00 pm on December 13th
Kathy Posted: 10:57 pm on December 13th
Candy Posted: 8:25 am on December 13th
Is there any piece of JUNK you can't beautify?? I don't think so!! This is AMAZING!!!
Thanks for sharing !! Happy Holidays!! Love Berton Posted: 2:04 am on December 13th
smiles, alice Posted: 11:23 pm on December 12th
Here is a quick overview of the kissing ball. I justed changed it from a kissing ball to a kissing bulb!
A simple sprig of decorative mistletoe is a familiar prompt for a holiday kiss, but you can make your foyer extraordinary with a traditional kissing ball.
Originally, during England’s Middle Ages, “holy boughs”—made from interlocking evergreen branches and supporting figurines of baby Jesus or the holy family—graced passages. Throughout the holiday season, the holy bough hung from entryways as an omen of goodwill for embracing visitors.
After a period of unpopularity, thanks to the Puritans, Victorians brought the holy bough back from obscurity, refurbished with a new look and a new name. It now became an elaborately decorated apple or potato replete with herbs and foliage. The herbs on each “kissing ball” were not only chosen for their beauty, but also for their symbolic value. Lavender and rosemary signified loyalty and devotion, while thyme promoted courage. Mistletoe was a popular decorative choice symbolizing good fortune and fertility.
The kissing ball began to emphasize romance, rather than mere good will. Dancers waltzed under the kissing ball laced with mistletoe for a peck, and single women stood in wait for potential suitors. Eventually, sprigs of mistletoe superseded all other greenery and became the enduring symbol of holiday affection that we know today.
Take care,
Sue Posted: 11:03 am on December 12th
Loving it!
~MB
Posted: 11:16 pm on December 11th
yours in junking, doreen Posted: 7:52 pm on December 11th
i SENT THIS BEFORE AND I GUESS IT DIDN'T GO THROUGH.WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY. I'M LIKE GEORGIA, IV'E NEVER HEARD OF A KISSING BULB.THAT ARRANGEMENT IS BEAUTIFUL.YOU ARE A TRUE MASTER AT JUNK.I JUST WISH MORE PEOPLE TOOK INTEREST WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH JUNK.YOU ARE AMAZING LADY AND A TRUE BLESSING TO ALL OF US WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE.THE COLORS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD.YOU HAVE A NICE EVENING.GOD BLESS ROBERT. Posted: 7:33 pm on December 11th
xojanis Posted: 3:17 pm on December 11th