Oh Christmas Tree...
Oh Christmas Tree...
Here is our Christmas Tree.
To be totally honest, while I love the way my tree turned out,
I was a little sad this year about this little guy.
Don't get me wrong this tree will do just fine and by no means am I ungreatful.
It's just....
Travis & I have had a tradition each year that we've been in our home.
We normally head on out to a local tree farm on the day after Thanksgiving.
and cut down a fresh tree. A big ol 9 foot pleasantly plump classic tree!
Well.....needless to say that tradition didn't happen this year:(
Our home is still.......on the market to be sold as some of you know.
So, we didn't know if having a real tree on our new carpet was such a great idea.
And, I really didn't want to move my big wooden table and try to find another place
for it in our home right now, nor did I want to store it.
That is when I came up with this idea.
Why not by a fairly small artificial tree and set it on top of the table?
So, that's just what I did.
We have 10 foot ceilings so even though the tree is still 6.5 ft tall it looks pretty small in the room.
We have 10 foot ceilings so even though the tree is still 6.5 ft tall it looks pretty small in the room.
I didn't invest a lot of money into a large artifical tree because frankly,
I want to go back to our old tradition someday.
(And I totally miss that fresh Christmas Tree smell when I walk in the door every night!)
I wrapped a few votives in ribbon and placed them at the
base of the treeto add some ambiance at night.
And, I told you..I am all about red ribbon this year.
I added small touches in each room to help tie our overall look together.
It was really simple and inexpensive and I think it helped add that festive cottage touch
I was looking for this holiday season!
My ornaments I have collected over the last few years.
Most are from Dwellings.
A few of the wooden snowflakes are from Target last year.
I also added some gingham ribbon bows to the tree.
I think this poor little guy is starting to feel a little lonely.
It's time a started wrapping presents to put under the tree!
Stop back tomorrow.
I will be posting our Holiday Tour of our Home!
Wishing you luck in selling your home. We have a small artificial tree that I purchased 3 or 4 years ago and I love the convenience of it as well as not having to remember to water it and the cleaning up of needles.
ReplyDeleteYou proved that even a small tree can be beautiful and full of the joy of Christmas. Don't feel bad...it is lovely. :) Best wishes selling your home. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSo super sweet - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great perched up there on the table Carrie - super idea!
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if you could link this up at my Christmas Inspiration party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/inspiration-friday_16.html
I love your tree on the table! We have a live tree and I am not looking forward to the aftermath of needles! Have a Merry Christmas!
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That tree is adorable - just right for the present time and isn't overwhelming for people when they come to look at the house. You did a great job and it should be rewarded next year with a big, freshly cut, live tree that smells like Christmas!
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