Pear Cone

I come from a long line of Colonial Williamsburg fans. I love to combine the history and design of Williamsburg, with the classic and modern looks of today, to come up with a style all my own.

One of the places included in "Leisyl's List" in the right hand column is the Williamsburg Marketplace, a great website for shopping the many items that were birthed in the tradition of Colonial Williamsburg. My favorite section of the site (besides the jewelry ofcourse!) includes items for decorating during the holidays. One of the staple items included, the Apple Cone.

The Apple Cone has been a staple of the Christmas Tradition in my family for years. I remember as a child watching my mother put hers together from scratch, using a wooden cone, and fresh apples. The only problem with this tradition is the smell of rotten fruit that would generally hit right around December 24! I loved this idea, but I wanted something that would stick year to year, season to season, and also a little something with my personal touch.

This was a quick, simple and inexpensive project! I purchased all my items at our local craft store, and was able to make one small cone in under $20! All you need is a cone shaped piece of styrophome, silk leaves of your choice, faux fruit of your choice, toothepicks and a glue gun!

Simply stick a toothepick in your fruit, and secure to the cone. I also used hot glue just to be sure nothing moved or fell off. When you are done covering the cone in fruit, fill the open spaces in with your greens. For more information, or to order a cone of your choice, contact Leisyl!