Oh Christmas Tree
I’ve always had a live tree. It’s only in the past several years that we’ve gone to an artificial tree. It’s against all my principles, but it’s necessary. It’s an artificial tree or no tree, it’s that simple. The month gets shorter every year, and there’s never time now to get “Christmas” pulled together. So I fill my tree with so many ornaments you can hardly see the branches. Ahhh, but I miss the smell of pine!
My tree is a happy one this year. Must be because of these little red heads…
This little angel is perched in the branches, watching over the tree. She’s new and she’s from Nordstrom!
And the Allie dogs love their place among the ornaments…a pink Allie
… a gray “French General” Allie
And isn’t that Henrietta Whiskers in my tree? Can you see her? She’s a little shy.
My little feather tree sits in our family room and holds my childhood ornaments every year.
And my sweet snow angel sits near a container of ornaments.
And every year my special collection of teddy bears adorn the dining room.
One of these days I’m going to have a tree filled with bunnies. Seems the right thing to do. Of course, I’ll have to get a live tree to celebrate!
Hugs,
Anne
27 Comments
Anonymous
Your tree is precious! Was anxious to see how you put your puppy dog ornaments on. Love all your decorations. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas.
Darlis
Carrie
Good morning Anne! The house looks beautiful!
We have a faux tree too. As much as I love the real thing, I also love the ease of pre-lit, just assemble it and plug it in fakes. I agree with you that it's hard to fake the smell though. If you're near a Pottery Barn, see if they still have any packages of cedar branches. Instead of the faux pine bunches/boughs they've had in past years, this year the little sprigs are real. They smell amazing! And they look great too! :)
dianne
you could always get one of those pine tree car deodorizers if you really miss the smell of pine – ha ha ha!