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Did my tree last Saturday :)
I happened to find more roses in a shop that were exactly the same. They had 4 red ones and I bought them all as I was always short of 4 or 5.




Feel free to share your Christmas deco or fun
things!
My tree is an imitation. I intend to buy a new one next year as this one is getting past its sell-by date. Real trees are not-done by most here, plus they cost a fortune.

Do you have a real tree or an imitation?


Soufie, how bout your tree? Has it been collecting dust since last year or did you get a fresh one?

Your tree looks stunning, I love that vibrant effect the roses add to it.

SparklingCrystal, I love your tree! Perfect timing finding more roses for it.

As far as decorating for holidays, I used to be a fan when TheKid was a child.

The day after, I would put everything away. Too much "visual clutter" and "noise" for minimalism me. Havent decorated in a very long time. The holidays are a stressor for me.

Trader Joe's has an adorable, live Charlie Brown Christmas/Yule tree. It would fit perfectly on the fireplace mantel.

Concerned ZoeCat would jump up and try to eat the needles.

ZoeCat eats needles? Thanks for making me laugh

As far as I am concerned, the house is decorated, even if I am an atheist. It is for the sake of my Dad, because it is the first Christmas without him.

Michelle thank you! The roses always tend to pop like crazy on a photo, hihi. In real life it doesn't look so 'flashy'.
I've had a tree with roses for 12 yrs now I think. I so love it!

Stormy, thank you!
I'm also very sensitive to clutter, but to me a Christmas tree isn't clutter. It actually enhances my sense of well-being :)
I put up a few more Christmassy things this year, for the first time in many years, I felt like it.

I also want the lights to be subtle. I don't have to
be seen from the other side of the universe.
So even though I'm sensitive it doesn't bother me.

I was also a tad concerned about Roosje. Nila is now 2,5 yrs old and she isn't all that interested, but Roosje is just 7 months and still a kitten.
At first it went well, a bit of sniffing, that was it.
But she keeps going to it, gets underneath it, bites the light string/lights or attempts to play with the deco in the tree. I only have plastic ones lower down.
But this afternoon I had to go to my naturopath, I didn't dare leave her alone with the tree so I put her in another room.

Anywho... as long as you enjoy a bit of Christmast spirit!!

Larsi, sending you a virtual hug.
Your dad will be smiling down upon you from heaven!

A really beautiful tree Crystal. The roses really make it stand out.

Dank u wel

It's lovely Crystal,

And the roses? Well that's the first time I've seen that but they really do give it a big boost...

I love the manger and the animals most, because it really brings home the message of Christmas...