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WitchAndShaman
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I’m a nearly life-long real tree fan. But because you can’t store four different size, shape, and color trees in the attic for a year, I’m reduced to surviving in an artificial tree home.
However I do have to say I do appreciate fewer spiders and sap.
So, what I have done to instill a little of my own tradition is to ensure that we always have an amazing cut flower arrangement...or two. Granted they don’t last that long but I usually stagger the introduction of the bouquets so that we have the perception of life present for a couple of weeks.
However I do have to say I do appreciate fewer spiders and sap.
So, what I have done to instill a little of my own tradition is to ensure that we always have an amazing cut flower arrangement...or two. Granted they don’t last that long but I usually stagger the introduction of the bouquets so that we have the perception of life present for a couple of weeks.
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My grandmother made one of these many years ago and it's the "go to" tree I prefer. Her's has frosted snow on it and glittery stuff. Lights up. Plus my little Charlie Brown tree. Unfortunately, I may once again be out-voted this year as I have Mr. 17 here who wants a full tree. It's artificial, but if the kid wants it up, he's gonna have to do it himself. Otherwise, I am perfectly content with "Grandma's tree" being my only one!
funny seeing this because i got my polymer clay in the mail today. maybe I'll make mini trees
My grandmother made one of these many years ago and it's the "go to" tree I prefer. Her's has frosted snow on it and glittery stuff. Lights up. Plus my little Charlie Brown tree. Unfortunately, I may once again be out-voted this year as I have Mr. 17 here who wants a full tree. It's artificial, but if the kid wants it up, he's gonna have to do it himself. Otherwise, I am perfectly content with "Grandma's tree" being my only one!
I'm a fake tree person. for the simple fact that I'm not paying 3 figures for something i can chop down for free.
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WitchAndShaman
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You are right Jadamz. That’s kind of harsh. Granted the trees are dead and they become risks inside the house if you try to keep them longer.
But when I see even just a few laying on their sides on the curb it reminds me that most of us - me too - have the short term consumer attitude.
But damn those real trees are so very nice inside the home. I’m so torn.
Mine is really artificial I bring a few fallen pine boughs inside and decorate with them. So I have the smell.
Nice work WandS.
I bring a few fallen pine boughs inside and decorate with them. So I have the smell.Nice work WandS.
I have a small artificial. When my kid was growing up I decorated but since she’s grown I don’t do much. There was a few hectic years I didn’t even put up a tree.