Since our tree still sits nekkid and unadorned I thought I'd share a picture of the Christmas tree from 2008.
I don't even have a good photo of the WHOLE TREE, just this bottom/presents shot. sigh I am sooo bad about taking photos at holidays....
Yes, we are those kind of people who put up a fake tree. And not only that but it's not even green!
Well, we do have another fake tree that is smaller and green. It's the older tree we keep as a spare or if some day we get the spirit, we may put up TWO trees.....but don't hold your breath. This white one I picked up a few years ago for 90% off or something ridiculous like that from KMart in January.
Me pay retail for a tree??
Not on your life!
I'm sure I still have the receipt filed away and could go check on the exact amount spent....but that would involve motivation, and that is something I am pretty low on at the moment.
We have done everything from a live small Norfolk Pine, to a dig-your-own-and-replant-it-in-the-yard-Tree, chop down your own at a tree farm, a cut tree from the corner lot to assorted fake trees.
I love the smell of a fresh cut tree. But I don't love the cost nowadays, not having a good way to recycle or dispose of it around here or being a 'live tree killer'. I know trees are grown/harvested and renewable but it sure takes a lot of years to grow a nice one. A fake tree works fine for us plus there is no mess to clean up from dropped needles and it helps keep the 3 dogs from having ideas about messing with it or 'watering' it...if you know what I mean. ;-)
The kids don't seem to be 'into' decorating the tree anymore so it's hard for me to get enthused enough to do it myself this year. Hubby is not allowed to decorate the tree, unless he has 'supervision'. Needless to say, he is not the artistic one in the family.lol
As for other 'decorating' in the house......there usually isn't much.
Besides the tree, some garland on the stair banister and a festive tablecloth, candles and holiday dishes on the dining room table is about the extent of the decorating inside.
Oh, and I put the Christmas tablecloth on the kitchen table too, as you can see in any of my shopping trip photos recently.
I did have a burst of holiday spirit for Thanksgiving however and did this to the sofa table....notice that the sofa table is NOT behind a sofa, but at the bottom of the stairs in the living room...
So are you a Holiday Decorating Fiend in your home or not?
Tell us about your great tips for making your house shine at the Holidays.
Sluggy
You entered a contest on my blog and I was behind on moderating the comments. 'Santa' was shopping amazon last night for my girls. So far you are the only one to enter
ReplyDeleteNope, I put up our sad little 4' pre-lit tree that's only half lit anymore, but otherwise our house looks pretty much like it always does. I think I have more Christmasy decorations up here in my cubie than I do at home.... huh! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm the scrooge! I seem to get worse every year. I'm standing next to you in the "not in the mood for Christmas" line. Den and the kids put up the tree this year. Maybe it will help to get me in the mood. Nope! I'm wrapping tonight and doing cookies Saturday. I'm sure it will be a huge fight, isn't that what the holidays are all about?
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