Just a over a week until Christmas and my own tree is certainly worse for the wear. It has been loved to death by a very grabby 16-month-old and I swear I can see it quaking when she enters the room. Still, I love having a tree up in the house- the smell, the glittery lights, the beginnings of what will hopefully become a giant ornament collection.
Last week Vivi decorated her dream tree and this week I am going to give it a try. I'm going to put together the type of tree I would love to have up in the kids' playroom. Poking around for this project made me wish I could have a tree up year round, but I doubt there is a fir or spruce out there that would volunteer for that job!
For catching all the needles and well-loved ornaments-
The necessary sparkle and shine-
Some soft, colorful characters-
Some a little less soft, but just as wonderful....
Finally, the big guy himself!
So keep your fingers crossed my real tree makes it until Christmas… I may wind up with only my dream tree standing.
