it has a bit of that dorky home-made look but we like it. in truth, a real tree with ornaments would be enough to make us happy. i prefer tinsel but mom loves the garland, so we compromise. it's a real trip down memory lane when we decorate. there is an angel on the top i've had for over 20 years. i sent a few along to DD and her hubby that were especially meaningful to her for her tree. on the right is a corner of my cedar chest, mediterranean style from the 1970s, my fave at the time. my FIL bought it, sent me to the furniture store to choose one i liked. now it holds old baby clothes and toys, some wool items, other momentos. **** today was shopping today, food and gifts, and all is done. just a few to wrap and it's relaxation time. **** the christmas scrappy binding is nearly done, wahoo! that means i have 3 finishes in the last 3 months of 2012. my 2013 UFO list is nearly complete and is equally bed size and small projects. *** nearly drowned while shopping today, what with wind and heavy, driving rain. not complaining, glad it wasn't snow. lots of traffic (we live right by the mall) making it slow going. back to finish binding!
I'm with you on the Christmas tree thing. Every decoration on my tree is a gift, homemade, etc. My SIL has a beautiful 9 ft tree with wonderful matching ornaments, but it's just for looks, no memories attached. I like mine better.
ReplyDeleteI love the "homemade" look of a tree with treasured ornaments. My tree has ornaments from my childhood and DH's--ornaments my kids made, and vintage glass ornaments like the ones my Mom still uses. I see some on your tree identical to some on mine. I see my ornament there, too. Glad you like it. : )
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