Nutcracker Sweet!

♥ My "Nutcracker Sweet" Collection on Etsy ♥

Bright, sweet, candy-colored holiday gift ideas inspired by sugary confections from the Land of Sweets in the ballet "The Nutcracker"

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Waltz of the Flowers

My "Waltz of the Flowers" collection on Etsy

Keeping with "The Nutcracker" theme for the holidays, I present my take on "Waltz of the Flowers"- the hothouse flowers in hot pink, rose & fuchsia are perfect for dark, cold days of winter!

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♥ The "Flowers" costumes backstage at Lincoln Center ♥

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Perhaps one of my favorite things about the holiday season is Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker". I first saw the George Balanchine version of the ballet performed by the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center with my mother. I was completely taken with the costumes, sets, music, and of course, the part where the Christmas tree rises from the stage in a dazzling display of hundreds of twinkling lights & candles.

The Land of Sweets portion of Clara's adventure is a feast for the senses. Clara and her prince are treated to a host of dances inspired by exotic spices & sugary confections. This wondrous and enchanting land is ruled by the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. Her pas de deux with her Cavalier provides the spectacular grand finale of the ballet.

My collection Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy sparkles with plum, violet and lilac goodies inspired by the magic & majesty of the sugary fairy queen...Enjoy! xoxo

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♥ Sugar Plum Fairy & her Cavalier ♥