When I was a little girl my mother would put the Christmas tree up in the front room and meticulously decorate it in silver and gold. The white lights would twinkle against the metallic ornaments and big, beautiful flowing ribbons came down from a bow at the top. It was beautiful.
And I hated it.
I would whine and complain. (I was good at that.) Finally one year she wised up and got two trees. One for her beautiful decorations, one for me with bright colored lights and ornaments made by little hands.
Now I’m the mom and I knew that I wanted two trees this year-one to decorate with the boys and one for me. You see…a blogger has certain obligations. Certain expectations to meet. And my expectation was to decorate a tree without spending one pretty penny. A beautiful tree.
So I picked up a Frasier Fir on Thanksgiving weekend and got to work. I spray painted pine cones, clipped hydrangeas, and raided the decorations I already had (including vase fillers!)
And I created what I call my Woodlands Tree.
It’s neutral, it’s spare (for now), it’s me. And I love it.
I’ll be adding more homemade decorations over the next couple of weeks and sharing them with you…stay tuned and we’ll finish decorating the tree together.
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Oh my goodness, you smart lady! I love the hydrangeas! I usually do the two tree thing too, except this year I decided to just go with the one garish family tree since we’re getting a new table for the kitchen delivered in a week or so and I have no idea if there’s even going to be enough room in there for my usual kitchen tree. Oh, I just noticed your star too! Best tree ever!
Courtenay recently posted..Now that the front hall is almost done, let’s decorate!
Thanks so much Courtenay! I hope you are having a great weekend!
This is beautiful! Also, I totally am in love with that skinny reindeer ornament.
Emma (Broke Ass Home) recently posted..Busted
Thanks Emma! I bought it from Pottery Barn last year.
I love it Melissa! …and I love how dried hydrangeas can bridge the gap from summer to winter so graciously — just beautiful!
Amy Renea recently posted..Wood, Wax and Aluminum Cake Pan Tiered Display
Thanks so much Amy!
I Love it! So pretty! Love that reindeer…I want it! And you know I love the vase filler!
Can’t wait to see more!
Thanks Virginia! I hope it turns out as beautiful as your gorgeous tree!
I love it, too. I’m much more of a minimalist, too, and I like the rustic look.
Karen @ Dogs Don’t Eat Pizza recently posted..Day 29, Thirty Days of Gratitude: I Get By With a Little Help from my Friends
Thanks Karen!!
Woodland holiday decorations will give any home a warm and cozy Christmas atmosphere.
Emma Briggs recently posted..Happiness
Your tree is so pretty. I love all the pretty ornaments you’ve added and the flowers are the perfect touch.
Thanks so much Robin, I’ll be sharing some new DIY decor for the tree next week!
So pretty, Melissa! I love the reindeer!!!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real recently posted..Glitter in Glass Christmas Tree Tutorial
Thanks Jessica-its from Pottery Barn last year!
You know I love a woodland theme so I was excited to pop by for a visit! It is lovely! Thanks for sharing your tree and home with us!!
Melissa @ The Inspired Room recently posted..My Christmas House 2012
Thank you so much for hosting the party Melissa!
GENIUS! I’ll be outside this morning cutting my old hydrangea stems. Thank you so much for sharing. It’s beautiful and perfectly simple!
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Merry Christmas,
edie
edie wadsworth recently posted..My Cottage Christmas
Thanks so much Edie! I’ll try to add hydrangea to anything lately!
it’s beautiful!!! love the touches of silver, too!
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Just lovely, I love the reindeer!
ToTheMoonandBack recently posted..{Our Home at Christmas}
Thanks so much! I bought a ton of those little reindeer ornaments from Pottery Barn last year on sale and gave them out as gifts-they are so cute!