Sunday, December 14, 2008

Our sentimental Christmas tree


Whew, what a weekend! A Disney show, two holiday parties plus a birthday party for a two-year-old that was a hit. Do any of you have children born in December? It's tough...wouldn't change it for the world, but talk about adding one more thing to your list this time of year! Although with each year, I enjoy having the party this time of year more and more.

I have a total of five trees in our house. Before you have a conniption, the extra four aren't nearly as big as the Tree of 08 That Tumbled (I gave it a name) but they are still fun. One is an itty bitty tree in our son's room, another is a kid's tree upstairs for the kid ornaments, one is another itty bitty tree in the kitchen, and the last is our family room tree:


It's my silver and white tree and houses most of the ornaments that hold special memories for us:

These I got our first Christmas together: (Just say it, "Awwwww...")


This one is from the December we got married in New York City. Talk about magical. NYC in December...sigh...


Plus all the pretties. I love every every single ornament on this tree...












This tree is a "thrifty" one. Translation = I was too cheap to buy one tall enough years ago, so I have to prop it up on an ornament box. I cover it with a snow blanket and tulle and make it a little ballerina tree. :) This year, the day after Christmas, my first purchase will be a tall, skinny tree for this spot. I'm on the lookout...

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  1. Julia @ Hooked on HousesDecember 14, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    Oh, how fun that you're having a party, too! Why don't you add a link to my party on this post and I'll add a link to yours on mine. Then if people show up at your blog in days to come they won't have to search for your party post.

    (Did that make sense??)

    I'm amazed that you have 5 trees in your house. I barely managed to get my 2 decorated (one upstairs in the playroom for the kids, one in our family room). Love your colors. Everything looks beautiful!! -Julia :-)

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  2. AnonymousDecember 14, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    Your ornaments are beautiful!!! Thank you for hosting this party!

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  3. UnknownDecember 14, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    Wow, I could barely get one tree up! Love yours!!!

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  4. KristenDecember 14, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    Your tree and decor are beautiful!

    So glad to join your party too!

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  5. KimbaDecember 14, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    Glory me! Love your tree!

    Ok. Trees. But it didn't rhyme that way. :-)

    I linked up my Monday post and added your link to the list of parties I'll be swinging by. Woo hoo!

    Kimba

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  6. JenDecember 14, 2008 at 11:28 PM

    All your ornaments are gorgeous, but my favorite is NYC ornament. It really is a magical place to visit during the holidays.

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  7. Amber FilkinsDecember 14, 2008 at 11:30 PM

    When you said you had five trees up I was like "Dannnng!"

    But then I thought about it, and I have 7, lol. BUT three of them are not decorated. They just sit on top of my cabinets in the kitchen. They are still pretty though. Next year I will decorate them.

    The others are the one shown in our living room, one in the dining room, and one in each girls' room.

    I love Christmas!!

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  8. philben5December 14, 2008 at 11:33 PM

    Beautiful home... beautiful baby!!
    Merry Christmas!!!
    Blessings
    Roxanne

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  9. angela | the painted houseDecember 14, 2008 at 11:42 PM

    Beautiful tree! I think a silver and white tree is the most elegant and stunning kind of Christmas tree.

    Thank you for stopping by my blog!

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  10. GigiDecember 15, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    I love that sweet newborn baby face. What a special ornament! Also love the pearl hearts, intertwined forever. Aww, now I have a big lump in my throat.
    Merry Christmas!

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  11. Angela @ Cottage MagpieDecember 15, 2008 at 12:22 AM

    Just found you via HookedonHouses, and I'm so glad I did! I love your blog and your style, and you just gotta know I LOVE thrifty decor!!! I'm adding you to my blogroll right now so I don't miss anything.
    Happy Holidays!
    ~Angela :-)

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  12. Hopechest BrideDecember 15, 2008 at 12:28 AM

    Love your decorations. Simply Beautiful.
    Lisa

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  13. Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimesDecember 15, 2008 at 12:48 AM

    Yup, I said Awww when I saw that ornament photo! Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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  14. Shannon @ Silver TrappingsDecember 15, 2008 at 12:55 AM

    Love your ornaments! Glad to know there are other people who like to have a bunch of trees!

    I gasped at your tree laying on the floor. Our real tree this year has been leaning several different directions so far. I'm holding my breath, just hoping it stays upright.

    Thanks for hosting this party!

    Shannon

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  15. UnknownDecember 15, 2008 at 1:05 AM

    Your decorations are just lovely, Sarah! You should enter Tip Junkie's tree contest.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 1:11 AM

    Very festive!

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  17. kari and kijsaDecember 15, 2008 at 1:34 AM

    What besutiful ornaments! So glad to be a part of this fun party!!
    We also have a fun giveaway in honor of women going on and more tomorrow!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  18. Amanda@Imperfectly BeautifulDecember 15, 2008 at 1:43 AM

    Sarah, everything looks GORG!!! Ummmmm...5 trees? I will rename you super woman!

    p.s. You won my giveaway!!! YAH. E-mail me your mailing address so I can get your cute trees in the mail tomorrow!
    (amandapscott@gmail.com)

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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  19. windycornerDecember 15, 2008 at 2:08 AM

    It's party time! Thanks for hosting this Open House. Your decorations are so pretty and I can't wait to see what everyone has done this year. Merry Christmas!
    Holley

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  20. AngelaDecember 15, 2008 at 2:15 AM

    I love that you have so many trees! I love putting trees outside (because the outside around my house doesn't seem to have them) and lighting them all up nice and perty at night. Fun, fun, FUN!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 2:41 AM

    Your home is just beautiful, thanks for having us. :-)

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  22. Lamp TrampDecember 15, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    Thanks for the wonderful Christmas tree party! Your trees are so elegant, love the ornaments. That's a lot of work but so much Christmasy spirit showing your your lovely home.

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  23. LydiaDecember 15, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    I read your blog regularly and love it. Thanks for all the creative, thrifty ideas. Your home is beautiful. Merry Christmas! :)

    P.S. Couldn't figure out how to post your button on my blog? Is there a place to copy the code?

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  24. RhondiDecember 15, 2008 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Sarah
    The ornaments are your tree are so beautiful!! Thanks for stopping by.
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  25. NataliaDecember 15, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    Wow, beautiful!

    I am in love with the off white ornament with the gold swirls.


    Adding my link, and your link, etc. :)

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  26. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeDecember 15, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    Everything is lovely!

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  27. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityDecember 15, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    I'm having a party too! Hope everyone comes by and joins in the Holiday fun.

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  28. TardevilDecember 15, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    It's ALL GOOD my little thrifty friend! And I especially love the photo of the little guy & the beaded hearts from NYC! Happy b-day & anniversary! ((((((HUGS!!)))))

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  29. LindaDecember 15, 2008 at 9:22 AM

    Your decorations are beautiful and so is that sweet little one!
    Out granddaughter turns 1 on Christmas Day...we were definitely blessed with the best present last year!!

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  30. Marie LouiseDecember 15, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful Tree - love the glow of the lights and your glass ornaments. I'm still decorating at my house!

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  31. Ribbonwood CottageDecember 15, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    YIppeee this is fun...I love a good decorating party and yours is wonderful....I have my coffee, I'm in my robe...it's snowing outside...it's a perfect day for visiting!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  32. ShannonDecember 15, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    I love your sentimental tree! So pretty!

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  33. HSingMamaDecember 15, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    love your tree!!!

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  34. Melissa MartinDecember 15, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Love your tree! Very pretty!

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  35. Julie AndersonDecember 15, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    Thrifty decor chick...that sound just like me! Love decorating and bargin hunting. Everyone thinks I spend tons on my house, the secret is that I don't. Love thrift stores and craigs list!

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  36. magpieDecember 15, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    gorgeous!! how fun!

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  37. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    Love that silver and white tree - it's just beautiful!

    Manuela

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  38. TidyMomDecember 15, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    My head is spinning with all these parties!! I feel like such a social butterfly! LOL

    Your tree is GORGEOUS!!

    Thanks for hosting this shindig!!

    Merry Christmas!!
    ~Tidymom

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  39. CarrieDecember 15, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    What a gorgeous tree! I'm so excited you're having a tree party! I linked up from Kimba's.

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  40. The NesterDecember 15, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    And you are having a party as well! What a fun day this has been! Thanks for hosting, TD chick!

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  41. RachelDecember 15, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    Good for you being so positive about having a child born in December. My husband's birthday is today and his brother's was yesterday. My mother-in-law would not put up Christmas until after the boys' birthdays when they were kids. She is just a little nutty!

    I love the party. Everyone's trees are so pretty!

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  42. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    I absolutely LOVE your ornaments!

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  43. The Blonde DuckDecember 15, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    What a lovely party! So fun! I'm glad I stopped in.

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  44. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    Love your tree, it's beautiful!! Thanks for hosting such a fun idea, I'm just off to look at everyone else's tree's, I can't wait :)

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  45. Miss PrissDecember 15, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    Thanks for having a party! Parties are fun! Your stuff is beautiful!

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  46. rebecca @ older and wisorDecember 15, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    Just gave your peppermint box a shout out on my post today...thought I'd give you a heads up. And a thank you for the inspiration.

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  47. UnknownDecember 15, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Your tree is so beautiful. I love all your ornaments and all your fun touches! The ornament of the picture of your sweet baby is so adorable! Great job Sarah!

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  48. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    It's all so pretty! Your ornaments are to die for!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with all of us!
    -Kim

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  49. EmDecember 15, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    Mr. Linky crashed - too much eggnog I think ;) My Christmas tree can be seen here http://bunchofscrap.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-home-tour.html

    I am bookmarking your blog to try and add it later and visit all the other trees!

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  50. Chelsea Van TolDecember 15, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    your tree is lovely :)

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  51. Kendra@My InsanityDecember 15, 2008 at 6:43 PM

    Woo Hoo! Mr. Linky worked! Thanks for the great party!

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  52. Shell in your PocketDecember 15, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    How fun!!! Wow..there is so much going on today in the blog world!!! I did the Boomama house tour! What a busy weekend you had..wonderful decor!
    -sandy toes

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  53. JennDecember 15, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    It's so enchanting to see everything lit up in your home! It's a Holiday Paradise!!!

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  54. the7msnDecember 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM

    Thanks for hosting this way-cool party.

    You want thrifty? I've got thrifty. Some might call it straggly...I call it a Cowgirl's Christmas tree. Hope you have a chance to visit the ranch.

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  55. Robin @ The Rendered NestDecember 16, 2008 at 12:53 AM

    Thank you for hosting such a nice party and for sharing your home...it's beautiful. I hope you will visit my nest to see my Christmas decor!

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  56. Amanda@Imperfectly BeautifulDecember 16, 2008 at 1:44 AM

    So many swank parties to attend...so little time in the day! I just linked up to Boo Mama and was #688. Is that for real? How stinkin' crazy is that?

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  57. Jules from "The Roost"December 16, 2008 at 9:02 AM

    Your tree is lovely! :)

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  58. Cupcake DessertDecember 16, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    Eveything is so pretty!! Someday I hope to be that clean and organized so i can put up that many trees lol...

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  59. Melissa MillerDecember 16, 2008 at 12:10 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    Your tree is gorgeous and oh so special with all the family memories. :)
    What a great idea to have a tree party. Thanks for hosting!

    Have a wonderful week.
    ~Melissa :)

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  60. TotallyscrappyDecember 16, 2008 at 1:39 PM

    Glamourous!
    Come visit when you get a chance!

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  61. Sonya @ Balentine BlissDecember 16, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    So beautiful!!! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

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  62. ErinnDecember 16, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    Hey chick! So I just got my little package! YAY for real mail! I love it all!!! Thanks again. My hubby laughed when I made him watch the kiddos for an hour last night while I soaked in my bath salts! :)

    Your trees are GORG!! I am IN LOVE with your tear drop glass sparkley orniment!

    Merry Christmas!!

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  63. UnknownDecember 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    So many parties, so little time. Yours is beautiful!

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  64. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    enjoyed your party and love your tree! very beautiful.
    ~nicole

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  65. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    Regarding your question...I added a link to "real candles" where you can see a Christmas tree Swiss style..., small candle holders that clip to the branches are used....Thanks for your visit!

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  66. Angela @ Cottage MagpieDecember 17, 2008 at 3:13 AM

    I've put up another tree so I added it, too! Thanks so much for hosting, this is great fun!
    ~Angela :-)

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  67. kymberDecember 17, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    Sarah,
    Your tree is gorgeous! I love it that you have so many. I would love to have more than one - maybe one day....
    Thanks so much for inviting us to your party. I am having a blast!
    Blessings,
    Kymber

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  68. Heart of a CowgirlDecember 17, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    You are my thrifty IDOL!! Seriously, your house looks absolutely fabulous!

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  69. BloggerDecember 17, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Just added my tree...with all of its toy, beanie baby and Dollar Tree gory, I mean glory ;)

    Bella

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  70. CharlotteDecember 17, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    Thanks for the party! Everyone's trees look great!

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  71. I Do FacesDecember 17, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    haha so I really wasn't sure about entering this, because my tree does not even compare to all these beautiful ones BUT my tree is hilarious!!!!

    It doesn't have lights because the crazy dogs chewed the wire from the outlet, no ornaments because of the dogs, also the pinecones are slowly being eaten from you guessed it THE DOGS!!!! Oh and my crazy hubbys iguana lives in our tree!!!!! haha
    -Tasia

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  72. Judy @ In His GripDecember 18, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    I have not been by your blog lately. I am a little late for the party but thanks for letting me join in.

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  73. Tamara JansenDecember 20, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    You are the best! Just love this Christmas tree party idea.....sooooo much inspiration for next year :)

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  74. Dana and DaisyDecember 20, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    I posted a link to our Christmas tree. If you have time, tour my blog the month of December for almost every post on Christmas memories, crafts and recipes.

    Merry Christmas!
    Dana and Daisy
    A Cat in My Lap

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  75. KDecember 22, 2008 at 4:37 AM

    Thanks for hosting a great party! Between your party, Hooked on Houses, and Kimba's Holiday Open House, my brain is loaded with great ideas for next year!

    Kirsten of B&K

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  76. JadehollowDecember 25, 2008 at 11:21 PM

    I'm a lil late for the party .. but I really enjoyed seeing everyones beautiful decorations.
    ~Debbie

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  77. DazyMay 2, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    I will make a nice Christmas tree like these and will gift it to my little cousin who is fond of
    decorations and Christmas tree. I will ask her to make one for herself too. She loves to make all kind of fun stuffs.

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