My Very Own Christmas

The time has come to share some of my own Christmas decor. Meaning, I finally got it finished! (Well, except for all the boxes that still need to be put away!)

This year instead of one big tree I did a collection of three smaller trees.

This is what my family now calls the "We Three Trees" version of trimming the tree.

A few years ago, before I could stop him, my husband tossed out our HUGE, old, artificial tree!  (He claimed it was past the point of no return...I'm still doubting it!) Since then, we have often bought a live tree.  When we decide not to buy a live tree, I use the smaller trees that are usually scattered through out the house. 

Since, we have 9' ceilings, the trees are sitting on tables and chairs to give added height. 

I tend to tweak the color scheme on our main tree every few years.  The latest version came after I found these vintage ornaments at an estate sale! Can you believe that? $1 a box!



My Christmas tree decor is more "sentimental" than "designer".  The process of decorating the tree, seeing all the old ornaments that bring back memories, is such a special time for me.  So, the majority of my ornaments are the same ones I've used for years! 

Along with the "new" vintage ornaments, I used turquoise and pink glitter balls, that usually go on the kids tree, to create a bright and colorful scheme.  

The tree was finished out with bright pink garland, multi-colored beaded garland, lime green tulle, silver balls, lime green balls and a multitude of collected ornaments...my favorites being the hand made "photo" ornaments of my kids. 

Here, in a wider shot of our family room, you can see the stockings that were made several years ago. (Have to admit, I'm getting the urge to make new ones...won't be this year though!)   Oops, forgot to change out the fall decor in the glass jar!

The three candlesticks were found, several years ago, in the garden department of Hobby Lobby. The painting is a TJ Maxx find.

The lighted garland is actually a couple of separate garlands, intertwined.

The lighted trees, garland and the blue glass balls (from the home accessories department at HL) give the mantle just the right amount of Christmas cheer!

To me, this shot represents why we decorate! To celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus, with all our family and friends!



Merry Christmas!

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