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How we put up our Christmas tree ...


One BRANCH at a time ;) ...




*We did a real tree for many years, but I think this is now year 6 with a "fake" tree.  We miss the smell, but not the needles.


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Kim H. said…
I LOVE IT! I was a real tree girl too, but with travels at the holidays, it just got too difficult to keep the tree going.

Just light a lovely evergreen candle and it'll smell like Christmas! I'm burning one right now - it's one of those bumpy, 'cake' candles...and it smells delightful! :)

Hugs!
8:13 AM
Colleen said…
We just bought our fake tree this year. Going out in the cold to pick out a real one with 4 little kiddos just didn't seem appealing this year! And my husband finally caved in, knowing he wouldn't have to get rid of the tree after Christmas (what a horrible chore!)
10:15 AM
Unknown said…
I think your tree looks great, E.

We do mess around with a real tree and yes, it does make a mess. I have to shake out the tree skirt daily and that will end once I put presents under it. I am now forgetting to water it but am not sure it is really drinking anymore. And the kitten is climbing it which means she has tree sap on her fur. :)
10:31 AM
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said…
I agree! I am never going back to real trees. I get a big evergreen wreath from Costco every year so I can have the smell of the Christmas tree without the mess.

Your tree looks beautiful!

~Jen
8:36 PM
Laura said…
I love your tree.
Fake trees....real trees.
I could do either.
Both are pretty.
6:00 AM
Shelly said…
to add fragrance i've put bunches of rosemary in my fake tree. Great smell!!
12:01 PM
Christine said…
Sorry but I will never ever do fake. Bring on the mess! I am lucky to have a 13footer this year and a blue spruce. BEAUUUUUTIFUL. But your tree is pretty. Kids too!
3:21 PM
wenderful said…
I'm with you. The fakes are so much easier! Yours looks great. I love your picture on the wall too. :)
12:19 AM
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