Sheesh—I can’t believe it’s been over two weeks since my last post. So much for coming back “regularly,” huh? Sorry about that. As it turns out, returning from one’s honeymoon right as the holiday season is getting into full swing is perhaps even more crazy-making than wedding planning.
During this time each year, Mr. FW and I typically make a special shopping trip to buy a few new ornaments for our tree, but this year when we looked around at a house full of wedding decorations and honeymoon souvenirs, we just couldn’t imagine trying to cram more stuff into our space. So, what did we do? We re-purposed.
You remember our string balls, right?
Well, after putting in some hard time as our lovely wedding centerpieces (and I can’t wait to show you just how lovely they were!!), some of these lucky balls are once again bringing a little cheer to our lives…
as ornaments!
Once the sun goes down and the string lights are turned on, the holiday warm fuzzies are in full force in our little house. And this year, as we mark our first first holiday season as a married couple, those warm fuzzies are just a little warmer and fuzzier thanks to the wedding memories on display.
Could you or have you re-purposed any of your wedding decor for the holidays?
Brilliant! If I hadn’t tackled this as a wedding project, I would see them as a future Christmas DIY/gift idea 
That is a fantastic idea FW! I love your tree! So snazzy!
They look great!
We use our glittered pine cones, glitter trees, and candle-holders from our wedding at Christmas.
It’s a great way to remember without it being too obvious.
That looks really cool! in my country(Dominican Republic) they make balls like that in wood and paint them in colors like red and green. Usually we put them outdoors and in bigger sizes. But it´s a great idea 
what a wonderful idea! i love it! thank you for sharing. I will copy you and make some for my wedding! pictures to come!!!
I plan on keeping some of the lanterns around for outdoor decor. Not sure about everything else. And you should use those all year round considering how much time you spent on them.
I love your tree! And what a fun idea you had! I love the holidays because the tree looks different every year. Your tree definately gives off a warm fuzzy feeling. *Loves*
I love how you repurposed these! Combining two wonderful days
Love this idea. Maybe I’ll bring out some small, oragami balls.
Ms. Ferris Wheel, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 29, Psychologist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Psychologist Engagement Date: May 23 and 28, 2010 (one for each of us!) Wedding Date: November 2011 Venue: Parc55 Hotel (city lights ceremony, ballroom reception) About Me: Born in the Southeast, educated in the Northeast, and over-educated on the West Coast, I finally earned my city-girl credentials and have put down roots in gorgeous San Francisco. I’m a raging perfectionist with a lightning quick wit and a terrible sense of both time and direction. Our wedding task list is endlessly growing because of my predilection to think that DIY projects I can make = DIY projects I should make (so not true!). I always go to bed wishing there were more hours in the day to enjoy all the things I adore, whether that be hobbies, friends, my career, our two dogs, or Mr. Ferris Wheel. Ours is a story of a non-traditional couple living an oddly traditional life planning a not-so-traditional wedding in this city we adore. Together we are bustin’ out all of our best skills (and some of our worst ones) to plan a laid-back-chic DIY-craftastic love-alicious affair!
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