And then I saw this view:
No matter what window I looked out of, it was Mother Nature's masterpiece. What a perfect day to put up the tree.
It's been a while since I put up a Christmas tree, so it took a little while to get everything set up and just so. It was like being on a shopping spree as I pulled things from boxes. My memory of them had faded somewhat over time, due to the length and the ups and downs of my health over the past two years. So, everything, even tiny ornaments, were a joyful surprise as I opened their boxes. Mitch Miller was playing quietly from the studio as I assembled the tree, strung the lights, and debated over which garland to use.
After placing the tree on the bench, I noticed it was horribly bare around the base. Lacking a traditional tree skirt, a huge red stocking wrapped around the base became a tree skirt, with no one the wiser but me. And now you, of course. Hey, it works!
I used all my vintage ornaments, and they were placed very strategically for maximum viewing. It was imperative that they be seen, no matter where you looked at the tree. The bells were first, then the Shiny Brites. The little wood birds fluttered into place, gently swinging from their branches. All the other ornaments came one by one, each finding their own spot on the tree. What do you think?
I needed to dress up the oil lamp bracket on the wall, so I used a candy cane style candle and a garland wrap to fix it right up.
A pretty little bird:
And one with bells for neighbors:
All in all, we have a fantastic tree with bright and shiny decorations throughout the main two rooms of the house. Finally, everything we have collected and bought over the years looks like it should- shimmery and sparkly and merry and bright! Even our fiber optic snowman still works. His subtly changing colors match the tree lights to perfection, and you can't ask for better than that.
I'll close this bragging post with a night shot of the tree surround.
I hope you all have a warm, festive, relaxing Merry Christmas.
Toodles.
Cowland Studio
Oh, I see your little white bird that looks like my red bird! How sweet is that!!! Have fun! It sure looks cold at your house! ♥
ReplyDeleteThe birds are so cute, aren't they? My Mom said she got them from an old friend, and she no longer puts up a tree, so the birds and all the vintage that came from grandma are mine now. No, it's really been a mild winter so far, and it looks like it will be this way, except for a few stray storms. That's easy to take! Thanks for viewing So Sew Simple!
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