O Christmas Tree
As I type this I realize I haven't taken a picture of the entire tree yet. Oh well. You get the idea, right? I decorated it in a fairly simple way this year. There are some strands of mercury glass bead garland and wide ribbon draped around the tree. The ornaments are a combination of old and new. Mostly done in silver, gold, cream, pink and aqua blue. There are glass, mirrored, glittered, and fabric ornaments in the mix. I even tucked in some old millinery flowers here and there. Christmas trees are so special because every year they take you down memory lane as you look at the collection of ornaments from years gone by. I try and buy something for the tree every year to represent special moments from that particular year.
I bought this WISH ornament this year to mark the launch of my website.
This car is one of my all time favorites. George and I found this sweet Radko ornament the year we were married. We rented an antique "getaway car" on our wedding day that was very similar to this one, so it was a perfect ornament for us to add to our collection in 2003!
Here are the boys in glitter frame ornaments I found at Target. And I'm loving the mercury glass bulbs. Do you see the little vintage cupcake below? I can't even remember where I got it, but I know it was somewhere in NYC when I was in college.
And now, we're off to Ohio where we will spend Christmas with my parents, brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and grandparents. I'm praying for a safe journey without ice and too much snow. If you are traveling this weekend, I wish the same for you. Be safe, my friends. And enjoy these last few days leading up to Christmas!
xo andrea
Andrea, Enjoy your christmas with the family.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | December 22, 2007 at 06:23 AM
Enjoy your Holiday, the tree is lovely!
Bristol
Posted by: Bristol | December 22, 2007 at 08:46 AM
Hope you have a wonderful and safe Christmas!
Wendy
Posted by: wendy | December 22, 2007 at 09:53 AM
Just beautiful. Merry Christmas Andrea and have a wonderful time with your family and that new sweet baby boy. xoxoxo Clarice
Posted by: clarice | December 22, 2007 at 12:34 PM
Oh Christmas tree, indeed. It's so beautiful! Wishing you safe travels and a very Merry Christmas! P.S. I bought the same "wish" ornament...love it.
Posted by: Leah C | December 22, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Beautiful Christmas Tree. I love your Buon Natale ribbon. Happy Holidays to your and your family from our house to yours. Tanti Auguri di Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo, Angie
Posted by: Angie | December 22, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Buon Natale, Andrea, to you and your family. Your tree is beautiful and I love your blog.
Safe trip and may the new year bring you all good things.
Posted by: Marie | December 22, 2007 at 02:36 PM
Andrea,
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday and a wonderful New Year.
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Scalise | December 22, 2007 at 03:34 PM
have a wonderful christmas!
can't wait for you store to re open. im going to need somewhere to spend my holiday cash!
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | December 22, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Your home is decorated so beautiful and your tree is just gorgeous!! I love the ribbon on the tree also...
Your have a lovely blog, store and
are definitely a talent... Merry
Christmas to you and your family!
Posted by: caleen | December 22, 2007 at 11:39 PM
A wonderful and sweet idea for the tree. Wishing you a safe journey and a very Merry Christmas.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | December 23, 2007 at 01:07 AM
Hi Andrea, Your tree is beautiful :) Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, travel safe! Jenn and Jacqui
Posted by: Jenn and Jacqui | December 23, 2007 at 09:22 AM
It's a beautiful tree Andrea!!
I love the ornaments!
Have a safe journey!
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | December 23, 2007 at 04:33 PM
Oh, everything is so sweet and beautiful, Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family, enjoy your Holidays Pinkie Denise
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | December 23, 2007 at 11:01 PM
Andrea,
Late to the party, but your tree is just gorgeous. Love the ornaments with the boy's pictures in them.
Happy New Year to you and yours,
Hugs,
Sue
Posted by: Sue | January 04, 2008 at 11:26 AM