Sometimes the best part of adulthood is that I can do what I want. Like put our Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving. I wasn't planning on it, but I had brought everything out to reassess what we have and what needs to be replaced. Then somehow it just ended up all put together and lit up.
Our tree is hilarious. It was $20 at Walmart last year and it looks like it. But it's small enough that it would have fit in any of the varied apartments we've lived in so we'll keep her around for awhile longer. We must have thrown out our tree topper last year or forgotten to pack it.....and the options on base were slim.
I don't like red, green and gold. It's just not my style. Unfortunately whoever does the buying for the stores here is a big fan of that color scheme. This was literally the only silver topper available. It's so TACKY. So overly tacky that it's almost kitschy.
We are adding three new ornaments to our tree this year. The first is this plaster ornament made to look like an origami dragon. I wanted a crane, but the dragon was more impressive in person.
And a special appearance by Bella and Edward. I can't help but smile when I see them dangling from the tree. They're pretty detailed up close.
Thomas was a must for the tree. I keep him at the very top because my Thomas sees no reason why he can't play with ornament Thomas. Nevermind the 20+ trains he has already.
Ta-da! The final product. She looks a little sparse, like we put her on a diet or something. Part of me wants to fill her up and the other part says it will be fun to watch our tree fill up as the years pass by.
I've been picking out cookie recipes, because while I can't cook to save my life, I can bake very well. Our stockings are waiting to be hung as well as the advent calendar from my childhood. We also have our elf on the shelf hiding away for his Thanksgiving day appearance.
I can't wait.
Our tree is hilarious. It was $20 at Walmart last year and it looks like it. But it's small enough that it would have fit in any of the varied apartments we've lived in so we'll keep her around for awhile longer. We must have thrown out our tree topper last year or forgotten to pack it.....and the options on base were slim.
I don't like red, green and gold. It's just not my style. Unfortunately whoever does the buying for the stores here is a big fan of that color scheme. This was literally the only silver topper available. It's so TACKY. So overly tacky that it's almost kitschy.
We are adding three new ornaments to our tree this year. The first is this plaster ornament made to look like an origami dragon. I wanted a crane, but the dragon was more impressive in person.
And a special appearance by Bella and Edward. I can't help but smile when I see them dangling from the tree. They're pretty detailed up close.
Thomas was a must for the tree. I keep him at the very top because my Thomas sees no reason why he can't play with ornament Thomas. Nevermind the 20+ trains he has already.
Ta-da! The final product. She looks a little sparse, like we put her on a diet or something. Part of me wants to fill her up and the other part says it will be fun to watch our tree fill up as the years pass by.
I've been picking out cookie recipes, because while I can't cook to save my life, I can bake very well. Our stockings are waiting to be hung as well as the advent calendar from my childhood. We also have our elf on the shelf hiding away for his Thanksgiving day appearance.
I can't wait.
cute tree...we had a small 3.5 foot one the first year after Kevin was born (we had a small small house then) It suits it's purpose. As long as you have a tree that is what is important:)
ReplyDeleteWell if that tree doesn't cheer you up nothing will. Love you, Mom
ReplyDeleteLove the tree! It is a little early to already have your tree up, but life is short....holidays go way to fast....if Eric would let me, our tree would be up and I would have a turkey in the oven right now...just for practice...:)
ReplyDeletewhat is this word "kitschy"?
ReplyDeleteyes..let the tree change on its own.