In our house decorating the Christmas tree is cause for celebration. This is the first tree we’ve had in a while due to our rambunctious dog, Angus. He definitely set limits on the holiday decorating the last few years, but I think we are ready to resume our festive traditions once again. Keeping fingers crossed!
I have a fun tree to decorate with vertical space between the branches allowing room for larger ornaments, such as the glitter covered houses I made. Other new additions include beautiful silver and gold mercury glass ornaments and finials. They have a vintage feel adding lots of sparkle.
My favorite find this year are the plaid ribbons. If you are new to my blog, you may not know I have a passion for plaid. I’m drawn to plaid, like a moth to a flame and look for opportunities to incorporate bits of plaid whenever I can. Check out the post from last year Decorating Christmas In Plaid for lots of ideas from hearth to table.
Long before I ever thought about starting a blog, I painted the “believe” rocking horse sign. It usually hangs on the inside of the front door but I like the festive touch it adds to the tree.
Here’s a tip:
If you have old ornaments that need updating you might want to try painting them. The same metallic wax, I used in the project DIY Pewter Mirror Frame, gave these jingle bells a whole new look. Keep scrolling to see the before and after.
Inside the tree is a great place to display unexpected things. An old Charles Dickens book is tucked between the branches adding a charming touch, in spite of its worn appearance.
Thank you so much for joining me today and letting me share our Christmas tree. More projects to come this week.
Cheers!
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- Mercury Glass Ornaments
- Mercury Glass Finials
- Paper Mache Houses
- Snowflake Pillow
- Basket weave Throw
- Plaid Ribbon White and Black
- Plaid Ribbon Green and Black
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Your tree is beautifully decorated. Pinning so I can remember the way you used your ribbons. Thanks for the inspiration!
You are so sweet! Thanks for pinning 😊
Your tree is lovely! I love the colors and plaid ribbon…and it was so clever to paint the bells! Pinning!
Hopping over from the Blogging Fifty group! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you Linda, glad you like the bells. Thanks for pinning!
This is the best Christmas decorating post i’ve seen so far. I loved it! I do have old outdated looking ornaments and have never thought to paint them. I just give them away. Ugh. Well no more! Grinned and Pinned. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Cindy and thanks for pinning too!!
Hey Michelle, your tree is just lovely! And like you I like to tuck ‘non ornament’ in the branches as well…for a little unexpected something. And painting those ornaments was brilliant! Thanks for that tip. We have an almost 1 year old kitten…this will be her first Christmas and I’m a little anxious about the tree this year. Seriously considering bolting it to the wall!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hugs, Lynn
Hi Lynn, when we had a cat I would wait a week after setting up the tree before decorating it. He loved to explore the branches but I like your idea of bolting it to the wall. Priceless! Thanks for the sweet comments! Happy Thanksgiving!
Beautiful tree! It has the perfect amount of ornaments,a little of this and that for such perfection.
Maria
Thank you Maria, I may have to add a few more. During Thanksgiving the family requested some of the old ornaments be added. Got to keep the family happy! 😉