Trimming The Tree

I am not sure why it has been so difficult getting things decorated around here this year!  It seems as though I have been at it forever.  I am a year older – maybe I’m slower.  And, there’s the fact that I am rarely satisfied with my first attempt at decorating.  So, there are a lot of do-overs!  Then everything HAS to be fluffed. (Nothing is worse than flat garland and crushed bows!)  It is amazing how much time I can spend trying to get things just right!  Oh, I know that it won’t be perfect.  Nothing is perfect.  I am afraid I stress a little too much over the tiniest of details!!!  Sometimes, I wish I could just throw stuff up and call it done…then again…maybe not! 

The Way I Decorate My Tree:

Two years ago, we caved and purchased a “faux” tree after twenty four years of buying fresh trees!  Of course, I miss the smell of a real tree and I miss the trip to pick out that special  tree.  I do not miss untangling lights, sweeping up dried needles,  and trying to keep the dogs from drinking the water from the stand!!!

My favorite tree is the Frasier Fir.  I love the way they have some tucking space between the branches.  And I adore the way they smell.  Most of our trees over that twenty four year stretch were Frasier Firs. 
Before we ordered an artificial tree, we did our homework.  We researched, and watched videos.  We chose a  7 1/2 ft. Frasier Fir from Frontgate.  It was not  inexpensive, but it really does look  believable and that was real important to me.  I love the way they have a few longer branches jutting out just like a real tree.
It is prelit and even comes with a remote control!!!  Get Out!  I am almost embarrassed to admit this, but it came with a bottle of spray – tree scented.   Sort of!   We don’t use it!


I fell in love with the lime green and red color combination a couple of years ago!

It’s fresh and fun

 

Lime green beads and baubles

Red glitter/velvet ribbon all tucked into those spaces

Red and lime green floral stems and fruit pics

Big green peacock???    Little clip-on boy that I have had for 25 years or more

Little red and green birdies

 

Red and lime green ornaments

 

A vintage table scarf serves as a tree skirt

It is Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage. 

 

Join the party on Friday at “The Inspired Room” for Holiday Linky Friday.


Rhonda