When I was a kid our holiday celebration began on Christmas Eve and ended with New Years day. The 24th of December was when the visiting started.
It was pretty unheard of to have a tree set up more than a week before.
I guess I'm feeling old fashioned.... We just put our tree up today.
The ornaments are gathered at the base, with more lights and a banner to ground the tree since it's set up on a table. I chose not to rearrange furniture this year.
My antique Santo wears a dried vine crown and ivory necklace.
When a few gifts are wrapped they'll be placed at the base replacing the lights and ornaments.
I dressed up my antique garden urn with a few sea stars.
Also at the base of the tree is my 1984 facsimile edition of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, originally printed in Great Britain in 1929 by George G Harrap.
What is Christmas without Dickens?
"God bless us, every one!"
Thanks for visiting during these busy days!
Ciao! for now!
Jacqueline
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Merry Christmas Jacqueline! Love your tree, your room is a glow, very lovley!! When I was a kid we set up the tree 2 weeks before... I think faux trees are what make everyone rush :-) I admit I miss the smell of a real tree and brought in greens this weekend... Sending love back at you! B
ReplyDeleteHello, Your tree is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I want to wish you and your family Merry Christmas. Terri
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! I love your little tree! I looks so elegant and fun in your antique garden urn, and I so love what you've done with the starfish. Your home is so warm and inviting, and I just love visiting here.
ReplyDeleteThat is the most unique tree I've ever seen! I love what you have it sitting in, the starfish, everything. This is so ultra-elegant, Jacqueline! This really should be in a magazine spread.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Love all your pretty decorating. I always enjoy hearing from you. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how a small tree done right can be such a big statement of what Christmas should be.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Stunning. Your tree in the urn is fabulous, and your vignette is gorgeous. Such beautiful decorations. Thanks for joining TTT and I hope you have a very Blessed Christmas. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHI Jacqueline, Your tree looks lovely perched in the beautiful garden urn on the table. I like that idea! I wish you and yours a happy and blessed Christmas.
ReplyDeletePamela
It is gorgeous, Jacqueline! I'm wishing you and yours a very joyous Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Zuzu
If there were a prize to be given out for prettiest tree stand...you'd win!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Old Fashioned Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI love the tree stand and the table-- and I love Dickens!
Merry Christmas
Hi Jacqueline,
ReplyDeleteI love the urn used as a tree stand.
Your home looks warm and cozy.
I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas!
Carolyn
So gorgeous! Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely. I love the lights and the tree in the urn. It's Christmas! Have a merry one.
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