Post your tree/decorations!

I'll try to get some pics this weekend.
My tree is only about 3-4 feet tall, the smallest tree I have ever had. But it's a REAL tree, not even cut, it's in dirt in a pot. I'm saving a tree instead of killing one and loving it!
It's not the exact one I wanted, I wanted a real pine tree that smells nice & I can plant it outside in the spring, the one I got can only live outside in tropical climates but does nicely as a floor plant indoors. I've always wanted a floor plant at work so that is where I'll be moving it too once x-mas is over. Next year I'll get a nice pine tree that I can plant outside.

I only have a few bows on it at the moment because all of my decorations are too big for it. I'm going to hit up some store tonight in search of some tiny ornaments. I'll be needing them as I'll do this every year from now on.

I cant seem to get any good pics of our tree, its theme this year is red and gold, its our first tree as a married couple! theres one "ornament" that I just loooove its a married couple in wedding atire, and its at the top with the angel :)

ANYWAY! heres our butter bunny and the best pic of the tree

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...wcamera752.jpg

Aaawwwww!

Here is some in the day and then with lights. then my tree.

Lut - the simple tree you have is just beautiful! Is that the kind of tree with the roots attached so it can be planted outside?

I LOVED loooking at everyone's decorations and poured over each post. Yes - I agree that the homes look so cozy with the Christmas trees and decorations.

We have recently started using an artificial tree - but the best part is still getting out our assortment of ornaments - most homemade over the past thirty some years.

I've not had time to put up my decorations, but I need to hurry because the Solstice is Tuesday! I don't know if we're getting a tree this year, but we are planning to decorate two brooms and hang them over the hearth, as well as decorate a yule log this year. :)

I LOVE everyone's pictures!

sorry for thread jacking but how and why do you celebrate Solstice? :o ((the broom ideas cute lol))

Here is my tree this year, my first real tree that is actually alive, I can plant it when x-mas is over. IF I remember right this is some kind of fir tree. But it can only live outdoors in tropical climates (didn't know that until after I bought it) so after christmas it will be replanted into a nice big pot & I'll keep it as a floor plant at work. I'd love to have a floor plant at home but you'll see in the last pic why I can't. lol

(excuse the mess, I was wrapping presents that night and the ferrets were out, those 2 do NOT mix lol)

It's nothing fancy but it really does look better in person, and I can't put the lights on the tree because they will dry/burn the tree.
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This is why I can't have a floor plant:
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Ferrets LOVE to dig in dirt & they LOVE to fling it everywhere. I caught him just in time.... over & over & over again, and the others too. I tell ya, I'm getting my exercise with the ferrets out with the tree set up. If I continue to get a "real" tree in the future I will HAVE to find a way to ferret proof the dirt. lol

I began collecting ornaments in my travels when I was single. Don and I have continued the custom. Most others have been gifts...either to each other or from others over the years.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/f0fbb8de.jpg

Everyones trees are lovely. I so miss having a big tree, none of my ornaments fit on my little tree. lol I had to go out & buy some new ones for it.

Ok here is my little tree. I decided against a big tree this year since this is Grant's first Christmas with us and I think he might like to eat ornaments so I have a little table top tree. It was my grandmother's and she passed away this past January so it's special to me to have it up since last Christmas I set it up for her.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...7Floor0016.jpg

The picture does not capture it very well, all lit up. :( I have it on our bar so the dogs can't get to it.

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Originally Posted by LKPike

sorry for thread jacking but how and why do you celebrate Solstice? :o ((the broom ideas cute lol))

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I went with a wreath since I don't have a place to burn a Yule Log. :)

It varies from year to year how I celebrate. Sometimes I get together with other pagans, some years I just meditate alone, other years I go outside on a long walk with Kia and just breathe. :)

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Originally Posted by Felix

Felix in the tree :eek:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...e/DSCI0467.jpg

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LoL! Skye did that too... :rolleyes:
EDIT:here's Pics. They dont show how pretty the tree really is, they kinda suck. LoL, but here they are anyways.(As Always Click for Larger Size)
http://roxyluvsme13.zoto.com/img/24/...23ca339824.jpg(yes it's Decorated in purple!! My idea ;))
This is our mantle, not a great pic either.
But from this Pic...The 1st stocking is just up there cuz it matches. The 2nd one is Roxy's, the 3rd is Lily's, and the 4th is Skye's. Mine's not there in this pic, but its between Roxy and Lily's.
http://roxyluvsme13.zoto.com/img/24/...8a20f0c82-.jpg

Wow all your trees look gorgeous! :D We did ours silver & blue this year..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0/DSC02985.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0/DSC02983.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0/DSC02980.jpg
Fireplace

gah I think I need a new camera. Its so hard to take clear pictures with mine =\

Thank you so very much to everyone who has shared pictures of their beautiful trees and decor. It was a bit like visiting everyone's home during the holidays, each unique and beautiful in their own special ways. I wish you all a joyous holiday, whether it be Christmas, Yule, Solstice, or any other day you may celebrate.

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