Oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches. We made a trip to our favorite cut your own tree farm last Saturday. It was bitter cold and the gal working there had just brought in a bunch fresh cut trees.
And rather than go out in 9 degrees below zero temps searching for the perfect one, we grabbed this one and I think it works perfectly. I love Frasier fir Christmas trees they hold their needles amazingly well. Balsam is my other fave, because it has the most wonderful scent. But for a long lasting beautiful tree, Frasier is king!
I thought I would share a few of my ornaments. Most of them were rather inexpensive, but they still have a special meaning to me.
I got this burlap ribbon at Northwest fabrics. I only wish I had bought more of it.
You will find a lot of skating ornaments on my tree! My daughter used to figure skate competitively. Oh I am so looking forward to the Winter Olympics this year.
I bought this ornament in 1979. It holds a lot of special meaning to me.
More figure skates.
And one of my all time favorite places to visit.
And the view out my window.
Quite the winter wonderland isn't it?
Thanks for coming by so I could share my tree.
I know we are all busy right now.... I have decided I will be reading Christmas posts in January just to catch up.
Happy Week-end everyone!
Cindy
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How pretty Cindy. We are a faux tree family due to allergies, and I miss the smell of real greens....
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Cindy your tree is gorgeous and I bet it smells wonderful! I used to buy fresh ones, but at the end they dry up and some of the ornies slide down, but I love it though! Merry C'mas!
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Beautiful tree, Cindy! Mackinac Island is also one of my favorite places to visit... : )
ReplyDeleteWe own a Christmas tree farm... we don't farm it, it is only for the purpose of deer hunting : ) We have found that the deer LOVE the Balsam & they will eat the branches up as far as they can, so we always cut off the top of one, making a perfect tree & they do smell wonderful. Hoping to put ours up this weekend @ the cottage, where we will spend Christmas with the kids.... : )
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I use to love going to a farm to get a real tree. Your tree and decorations look so lovely. I hope you have a Very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and lucky you to have a live tree with that wonderful scent in your home ! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Cindy, your tree is gorgeous. I love an old fashioned tree that has ornaments with meaning and memories. Yes, there is definitely a winter wonderland out your window. Wow, that looks cold. Wish you were here for a little warm up. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty tree! Pretty view out the windows, but does look cold.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying the weekend.
Cindy, your tree is wonderful! Full of memories!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is beautiful. I like the Douglas firs as well.
ReplyDeleteCindy, your tree is fantastic. HOW did you get such a great picture of it. I took mine at night and didn't use the flash..probably part of the problem. I tried in day time too..came out just as bad! I am NO photographer.
ReplyDeleteI have that little doll in the red dress. She is one of my missing ornaments this year! SO upset! Your view ..everything is just gorgeous! So...that being said..can I comin' live with you? Hmmmm? Can I? :)
I adore your tree! It is perfectly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love figure skating, too.
xo
Sheila
Your tree is beautiful! I love when ornaments have memories tied to them.
ReplyDeleteIt's all so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! Oh, your tree is gorgeous and the shape is perfect. I don't blame you for getting the already cut one! Brrr...I think I'd die in that cold weather. I love all of your sweet and sentimental ornaments. Christmas time is just so special. Stay warm friend and thanks for popping in to see me.
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Shelia ;)
It sure is a beauty! Love your ornaments!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cindy we have a real tree also it's not decorated yet but it is up ....
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Cindy - next year I'm going back to fun ornaments - I've had the Mercury ones for 3 years now and it's time for a change - I love seeing all the cute ones.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and a very Merry Christmas
Karen
I love how your tree sits in between those beautiful picture windows with the view of the winter wonderland in the background:) Your gorgeous tree sits like a jewel between them....so pretty! Ornaments with sentimental values is my favorite way to decorate a tree! Stay warm! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Hugs, Poppy
ReplyDeleteYour tree is beautiful, Cindy! I love your ornaments too. Mime are inexpensive to but they each have a special memory or meaning to me. You have quite the Christmas view out your beautiful large windows too! It's the perfect place for your tree.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours!
Hugs! Eileen
Cindy, Your tree is gorgeous! Love the ornaments you shared! And that view.......WOW!!!!! Merry Christmas from Georgia!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that burlap ribbon! I have always wanted to visit Mackinac Island.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying this holiday season .
Your tree looks beautiful, Cindy. I like it when your ornaments hold memories. Love the skates too. Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteCindy, you tree is lovely....I haven't had a real tree since sometime in the 70's, they just were too messy and getting pricey for something that didn't last. I do long for a real one, now and then, when I see how beautiful they are! Lucky for you to have so many sentimental keepsakes to enjoy year after year....may you enjoy them for many, many more years to come!
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JP
Such wonderful mementoes and such a lovely tree...Have a very Merry Christmas!
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CIndy, dropping by to say that I hope that you and yours have a very Merry Christmas. May Santa be good to you and to all of your family.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Sheila
AWESOME ......................the tree AND the view!
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