Now that the kiddos have grown up. One over seas protecting the country the other a senior in college and chasing the mighty dollar.. She is actually Working on Thanksgiving! We. The four that was available actually celebrated on a Tuesday .. Two days early at a steak house … I know! No turkey or dressing or cooking.. This is not because we can not cook. We have done turkey in brine and homemade cranberry sauce ( serious food network junkies ) in the past. Trust me my filet was perfect..
As the family dynamics changes.. So does tradition… And that goes for decorating as well. So away with the fresh $80.00 fraser fir with all the traditional trimmings and welcome to my twin artificial white christmas trees… I am embracing change with a new-decorative mind set…
I had no idea how I was going to decorate them .. What color scheme? So I did what any woman living in the 21st century would do and perused Pinterest!!
I love the elegant look of silver and gold.. I used a combination of old ornaments that I actually had forgotten about ( middle age fog brain )… But let me tell you this! My old lights had green wire and that stuck out like a sore thumb.. So off I go back to the nearest Hardware store to find lights with a white wire!! Lessons learned.
Next tree took another 24 hours. Decisions , decisions! I decided to use what I had because most if the silver and gold ornaments were exhausted on the first tree. I used red and gold with a few personal ornaments thrown in…
Here is the second tree.
I used that fluffy snow stuff instead of expensive tree skirts..
Heres to celebrating the holidays in a new style! Have you changed your traditions?
Bushka said:
Super! They are stunning. Jovial/Joyous….for sure. Now you can enjoy the Festive Season. Hugs!
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joymaxbolick said:
Thank you kindly.. 🙂
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pixieannie said:
How cosy and festive. I’m thinking of buying a potted tree this year so that I can plant it afterwards. I don’t usually get a tree until late December.
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joymaxbolick said:
I started early because I had the whole week off… Planting the tree is an awesome idea..please post pics.
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pixieannie said:
I absolutely will do. I am hoping I have the use of both arms. Never decorated a tree with only my left hand. Could set a whole new trend.
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thelifeofaweddingplanner said:
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
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joymaxbolick said:
Thank you
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Jade Sutton said:
Love your trees!!
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joymaxbolick said:
Thank you!
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