tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post391805831168285919..comments2024-03-28T12:15:05.971-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Simplicity Christmas Tree TrimmingSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-12156392083168724302013-12-09T23:51:11.937-05:002013-12-09T23:51:11.937-05:00We have only one tree and it is definitely "e...We have only one tree and it is definitely "eclectic family history". When first married we began with the box of ornaments that survived from my childhood. My brothers did not want them; and my Mom was actually going to put them in a yard sale when she and I were moving out of the "family home" into something smaller. I grabbed that box for myself!!<br /><br />For me it's very cool to put up these ornaments and explain to my son that these fragile looking glass baubles were used by his grandma when she was a girl ( who we live with ) and who is now 84 years old. I have broken a few over the years, accompanied by much heartache...but I am stubbornly protective of the ones I have left. <br /><br />Add to that some we bought new in the first years of our marriage, some my MIL gave me that were significant to my hubby, and now quite a few my son has made throughout his elementary school years. I can't imagine ever giving up my eclectic tree. Although I am not opposed to having another thematic tree elsewhere in the house, just don't have the room!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06846280229312949679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-11681756229953228222013-12-09T13:30:43.566-05:002013-12-09T13:30:43.566-05:00These are so clean and crisp-beautiful work Susan!...These are so clean and crisp-beautiful work Susan! Our theme is sentimental all the way....as if Christmases from previous years exploded everywhere. It's cozy and fun...but barely picture worthy for those that don't get us! ;) Marlena M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-8960088830855838452013-12-09T09:31:17.086-05:002013-12-09T09:31:17.086-05:00We have a family "everything" tree in th...We have a family "everything" tree in the sunroom, it has ornaments received as gifts, made my girls when they were little and a good mix of sentimental ornaments. In the living room is the themed tree (which changes often) and I have a small "family ornament" tree on the kitchen table. Every year I make a "family ornament" to give out to family members and special friends...it makes remembering loved ones at Christmas less stressful knowing everyone will get a handmade ornament and a baked goodie. We only have faux trees...we're in Florida and it seems you have to be a magician to get your tree to last the holiday season without completely drying out in the heat...it's been over 80' all month!tinab158https://www.blogger.com/profile/09762494818657147628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-7038188897888585392013-12-09T08:12:20.627-05:002013-12-09T08:12:20.627-05:00We always have a tall, fresh noble fir in our livi...We always have a tall, fresh noble fir in our living room. It has hundreds of ornaments I have collected since I was young. All of them have sentimental value. In the family room, we have a fake tree which has only bird ornaments on it. We had never had a fake tree until about two years ago. They look pretty real these days:)dinosaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059467969429682451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-84442602868779003072013-12-09T08:09:01.839-05:002013-12-09T08:09:01.839-05:00I have one tree, artificial, our great room. I lo...I have one tree, artificial, our great room. I love real trees but don't have much luck with keeping them relatively healthy through the season. My tree is definitely family eclectic. I have ornaments from my childhood, from my children's and some new ones from my new life with my new hubby. Every year is a trip down memory lane as I decorate the tree.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555524232243452021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-89151526907680838572013-12-08T23:05:10.396-05:002013-12-08T23:05:10.396-05:00I finally gave in and bought a fake tree last year...I finally gave in and bought a fake tree last year. I had always had real trees in the years before; but after the crash of 2010...<br /><br /> I have a different colour scheme every year. It usually involves silver or gold plus another colour. I don't have loads of ornaments but enough to change it a little each year. There are, of course, some sentimental and significant ornaments which come out every year. When my children were younger and all being home schooled we made a new set of ornaments each year. One year it was bead candy canes, another it was peg angels, felt mittens, etc. I still have those sets and they come out when their colour is featured.<br />This year is silver and white so the clear bead icicles will be hung for sure along with the quilled snow flakes.<br /><br />I really like the words you've made and look forward to seeing photos of your tree.<br />HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-43028963501980138772013-12-08T19:17:42.850-05:002013-12-08T19:17:42.850-05:00We have two trees, one in the downstairs living ar...We have two trees, one in the downstairs living area and one in the upstairs bonus room. The downstairs tree is a real tree, decorated to match the room - I got new decorations when we moved across the country a few years ago. The upstairs tree is small and artificial. It's has decorations from when my sons were young. It's nostalgic and eclectic - definitely family history. Because we're empty nesters, that little tree is definitely special to me. Sheila Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453580010456904917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-50188078993789231482013-12-08T17:39:36.502-05:002013-12-08T17:39:36.502-05:00Your ornaments look great. I find myself wishing w...Your ornaments look great. I find myself wishing we even HAD a basement!!!<br /><br />Merry Christmas<br /><br />KathykKathykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321893319926950229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-22953807610550744312013-12-08T17:15:43.221-05:002013-12-08T17:15:43.221-05:00We only have one small tree this year, our living ...We only have one small tree this year, our living room isn't very spacious anyway. We could put up a bigger one downstairs in the basement whare we watch a lot of movies etc, but I really didn't want to. Instead I put out a lot of smaller decorations, so every room has a little sparkle. I love the idea of your paper craft tree! Our small tree has a mixture of ornaments, I kept it fairly simple though. Luckily I still have a couple of ornaments that I bought on a trip to Germany in 2000. My daughter, my mom and I visited a special store in former East Germany, it was full of Christmas ornaments (we were there in June). The town is known for glass blowing, I loved it!<br />PetraPetrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725410896665971711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-6110603888619949792013-12-08T16:07:09.927-05:002013-12-08T16:07:09.927-05:00Love those letters.Love those letters.SmilynStefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01803913506632383364noreply@blogger.com