I think if it were entirely up to me,
I wouldn't have a Christmas tree.
But then... there are my Monday Night ladies.
Many of them are single and don't decorate at all, so I've found myself motivated the past few years to put up the tree for their enjoyment.
It goes in the living room ~ which is only used when they come over. My husband and I spend our evenings in a small TV room, and there's no place for a tree. I put a touch or two of Christmas in every room, and that seems to be enough for us.
Because my living room is the place where all extra pieces of furniture go to retire (meaning it's crowded)
the space allocated for the tree isn't big.
I move a chair out and the tree in.
Sorry - it's fake. But really cute!
It's a 5 ft. tree
Prelit, pre-snowed, pre-pineconed ~ very California
My tree-decorating style is unique, to say the least
It's equal parts branches, twigs, and ornaments
Actually, this year, not so many ornaments
It starts out in an urn to give it height
Then I add beads
Some years red, some years gold
Next come the leaves, twigs, and flowers
that I gathered over the years
from the sale table
I have odds and ends and not many of one kind
I tuck the stems deep into the tree
a little glitter does a girl good
It makes for a wild silhouette before I tame it!
Next I add ornaments
Big ones first, then little ones
and starry light jackets
the requisite bird nests
(we're almost finished)
I've looked a long time for an antique star topper
but haven't found one yet I love
And she's done!
Maybe over done in some opinions...ah well.
Other decorations are loaded on the mantle in the living room
(surprise ~ not an inch of space is left)
A trumpeting Angel
Poinsettias in a vintage teapot.
I like sparkle, can you tell
And around the room,
a bowl full of ornaments
a Hummel trio
an ice skater
a candle molded from a cutglass vase
another Angel
Teddy
He learned a new trick for you
Frosty
Ms. Mouse
And finally a tea tray with a red glass pitcher added
to make the season bright
I'm ready for company!
Whether our houses are grand or cozy
where love abides, it's home
Christmas blessings to all
Susy
I'm joining Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
Your tree is quite beautiful! I'm sure the ladies truly enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I'm so, so glad you joined us. Your tree may be 'little' but its exquisite! All the layering that you do makes for such a lush, gorgeous tree! I'm in awe. Your home is lovely, with just the right amount of decorations!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining in!
xo
Claudia
Its a beautiful tree Susie and the decorations are wonderful! You are done a great job, your house looks like Christmas, and can I see snow on the ground outside the window? We will have a hot Christmas because its summer.. Yours will be much nicer. xx
ReplyDeleteWow, you certainly transformed the tree in a lovely way.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with your tree! I love overstuffed trees. It seems a shame to waste branch space by not having them filled to the rim!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the layers and tend to use a similar method when decorating my tree. I love a tree that is densely decorated!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jill
I could easily pass on the tree too, but yours is an inspiration...a work of art...just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteyour tree is beautiful and love that Teddy the best. I'm with you and probably wouldn't put up a tree either but the kids love seeing decorating it and seeing the presents building up under it.
ReplyDeleteA glorious tree. You have the touch with decorating a tree. I have never quite "got it" Your home looks so inviting and how sweet to want to decorate for your lady friends to enjoy. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas and all you dream of for the New Year. Maybe this will be the year we get to get together.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your pretty tree. And the little Teddy is adorable.
ReplyDeleteWe have a tiny tree that is easy to put up...easy to take down and not nearly as pretty as yours. :)
xoxo bj