Edgington Studio's 2021 Oglebay Institute’s Holidays at the Mansion
We were ecstatic to be invited back for our second turn at decorating the Federal Dining Room for the Oglebay Institute’s 2021 Holidays at the Mansion event. The creative talents of Edgington Studio and The Jeweled Bird joined forces again to make this the best year yet! A Wheeling tradition since 1973, the Holidays at the Mansion event features uniquely decorated rooms by local artisans and businesses.
This year, we were asked to help bring a beloved holiday song to life for visitors, and we feel we did precisely that with our display, “The Bird Days of Christmas.” Featuring custom dresses, handcrafted décor, and well-themed novelties, every visitor will finally be able to experience the gorgeous 12 Days of Christmas with their eyes instead of just their ears!
We would like to thank the many individuals who helped us put our display together, as well as the Mansion staff who worked with us every step of the way. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Gorgeous place setting fit for royalty and fowl alike!
Embracing nature with our lady dancing next to a fanciful tree of various fruits.
While there may not be nine of her, this dancing lady catches the light and steals the show in her beautiful Studio-made dress with feathered arm trim.
Calling birds and the ever-famous partridge in a pear tree! Can't have a show without its star!
Autumnal and winter themes combine to highlight our favorite bird and denizen of the pear tree: the noble partridge!
A transverse look at the room based on twelve verses!
The lady dances as the light shows off the contours and draping of the custom dress. The result? Dazzling!
Even the most outgoing lady can have a shy moment as our winter tree steals the show.
Let us not forget about our swans a' swimming, particularly those enjoying a dip in our sequined fabric "pond"!
Another fine feathered friend makes her debut in the Federal Dining Room!
A golden moment as our dancing lady, swimming swans, and five rings share the limelight.
We treasure our friends, especially those at The Jeweled Bird who make these decorating events possible!
Who wouldn't love to dine amidst this tranquil yet stunning scene?
These three french hens have picked a great spot to nestle in for the winter between our dancing lady and fruit tree!
The grandfather clock of yore and the fresh decor make for a beautiful contrast.
Five golden rings, complete with handmade crystal jewels!
A close-up of our handmade crystal jewels, a stunning topper for the five golden rings!