Well, it's official - there will be no Christmas tree this year. The hardwood floors are almost finished, but there is still wallpaper to hang, baseboards to put down, furniture to move and that will take....wait for it - yes, two weeks, for sure. My tree requires an effort to put up and leaving it up for only a couple of weeks is not worth it, so Christmas has started around here without a tree. The white lights were resurrected from the depths of Christmas boxes, the silver and glass baubles were unwrapped and piled into vessels everywhere, and candles were lit to begin celebrating the onset of the season. This year's tree is a bundle of curly willow branches covered with sparkly white fairy lights. I like it - it is wonderfully simple and twinkly.This year I will take photos of my Christmas corners to focus on the sparkle there is, rather than the sparkle that is missing.
Happy weekend all.
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The festive season is always difficult with decorating/work on the house in progress. When I was a child Mum and Dad never put the Christmas Tree up until Christmas Eve! Your festive corners look lovely. Jane x
Oh pretty pretty. I am hanging on until December 1st and still can't decide what to do for a tree - I do love to bring in a fir but it's not such an environmentally friendly thing to do.... we'll see
We'll wait for your next Christmas corners photos!!
Have a great week, Raina!
As much as I love your tree when it's up... I may love these touches even more. I've really become even more minimalist as the years go by.
Beautiful.
Beautiful idea, Raina...focusing on what is, rather than what isn't. Love your sparkle today... Wishing you a blessed and peaceful advent. :o) ((HUGS))
It's beautiful, Raina. Simple and elegant. It reminds me of a romantic dinner where we sat outside on the patio with small white fairy lights twinkling.
Maybe you will like it without a tree more than you expect. Good that you don't let yourself being stressed by not having one or having one for a short time. How about Christmas cookies? Are you baking?
It's lovely and festive - great alternative to the tree for this year. Ddd Christmas smells when you're cooking and you've got the whole atmosphere. :)
beautiful simplicity...any holiday spirit is lovely,....you have it!
happy birthday, even on delay!!!! ilove your tree, is full of ligh!!! wonderful pictures, as always!!!
Too bad you can't have the tree this year, but I think your substitute is simply beautiful in its simplicity! I love your images this week...very well done!
Awww, well, if it's any consolation, your pictures are beautiful. I'm toying with the idea of not putting up a big tree this year -- it's a TON of work and Christmas isn't at our house this year, so I'm thinking my time might be better spent. We'll see though, I'll probably chicken out in the name of tradition!
No Christmas tree... phooey. I am sure you'll find a way to make it special anyway. I'm excited to hear about your adventures with green smoothies, by the way. :) I just held a raw potluck a couple of weeks ago and I thought of you!
ooo...the year without a christmas tree? well, i love your ideas even more and know whatever festivity you create will be magnifique raina!!! oxoxdeb
I look forward to your festive sparkle corners. I will miss seeing your lovely tree though. This year seems to have flown by!
The simplicity and light really shine through.
What you've done looks gorgeous! My favorite lights are white, but the hubby prefers multi-colored.
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