While searching for some new Christmas decorating ideas, I came across these rustic pinecone items at the Horchow site. This year decorating in a rustic style is somewhat appealing to me. I think I could easily make my own by gluing cones to this topiary form (that I used in a previous year for a candy theme): I also have a number of paper mache reindeer that I could use. I think I remembered these deer being smaller than they are. Now that I see the picture, I don't know if I want to devote that much time and effort to changing their appearance. Gluing sounds easy, but I think it would take many hours to get them on just right. I may have to be happy just admiring a rustic woodland holiday theme in other people's homes. Are any of you decorating yet? I know it's early, but this is usually when I begin mine. I get it all done, but don't turn the tree on until the day after Thanksgiving. This year I plan to cut down on the decorating.