Once upon a time, there was an odd, scraggly little pine tree sitting on a shelf at a thrift store, waiting for someone to happen by and fall in love with him.
I was that someone. I thought he was a very cute little tree, and although I had no idea what I was going to do with him, I bought him. My daughter took one look at him and christened him the Tropical Tree. And with that, our theme for Christmas 2012 was born.
odd scraggly tree decked out with small ornaments
more of the mantle with shells, flamingo and candles
the word NOEL inspired our color scheme
We found a soothing seascape picture and propped it up on the mantle, too.
We glittered sea shells and made a garland out of pipe cleaners
We stepped out of my Christmas comfort zone with glittery flower picks and bright colors.
And some pretty crazy ornaments!!!
We knew traditional green and red would look out of place so I came up with the plan to use brown paper and brightly colored curling ribbon.
Piglet seemed to approve.
The finished tree with Matilda, my Christmas hippopotamus lounging among the gifts.
My word for this year...
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