I am going to Bis this weekend and might put up the Christmas tree. I think it is pretty early but I won't be home for a few weeks after this weekend and I would like it to be waiting for me the next time I am there. We have a tall and very slim fake tree that my mom bought both Andrea and I on clearance a few years ago. This will be its 4th Christmas and it is fine for now. It certainly doesn't fool anyone and there is no question that it is fake. I fantasize about one day having a very real looking fake tree (or maybe a real tree...who knows) that looks something like these beautiful trees from Pottery Barn's catalogue. Have I mentioned before that being a Pottery Barn display room designer (or IKEA or Crate and Barrel) is a fantasy job of mine? Being the designer of Christmas spreads would be the ultimate fantasy!
The red Santa theme is always a good choice.
I love how this one incorporate's words! I would take it beyond just "Happy Holidays" and print the lyrics of a Christmas Song. Maybe "O, Christmas Tree"!
I love the look of the trees with very short needlesas opposed to the varity with very long needes that look fluffy. They are all nice, but I prefer the short needles. These PB pictures reminded me of this photo I scanned...
That is my granparents' tree from the mid-1950's. My grandma said it was her first Christmas tree that she had after they were married. It is not as full as the catalogue trees yet reminds me of them. The catalogue ones have a vintage feel! The tinsel is a nice touch. Although they didn't have a large ornament collection the tree still looks special. Tinsel always adds alot to a Christmas tree!
If our tree is taken out this weekend expect some photos next week!
Oh, and P.S....a few posts ago I linked to Justin's mom's blog about China...I checked it daily waiting for posts and no update came and she emailed and said that her new blog has now been shut down by the Chinese Communist censorship just as the old one was. How annoying and dissapointing! Come on, China!
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