:: our first tree comes from stylish mama amy furstenau, one of my very favorite people on the planet. (i've only met her once? but i just know.) she's one of the most stylish ladies i know, and she was the first person i thought of when i dreamed up my bucket list of christmas trees. also, she has the most gorgeous eyebrows on the planet earth. i just love her skinny little tree! hooray for skinny trees! you can see her blog HERE. and now i present unto you, amy's tree ::
and now, amy's three christmas favorites:
1. all our traditions
2. reliving the magic through my children
3. decking the halls
p.s.
if you'd like to play along,
link up your posts of your tree and your three christmas favorites
in the comments below!
i love her skinny little perfect tree. it's somehow exactly right. from this tree alone, i'm going to take your word on just knowing that she's one of your favorite people. thanks for sharing, amy & natalie!
ReplyDeleteWe put up Baby Penny's first tree here (http://hollyklein.blogspot.com/2012/12/oh-christmas-tree.html) and I dolled her up as a lumberjack (lumberjane?!) to cut that biz down, too (http://hollyklein.blogspot.com/2012/11/we-found-christmas.html)!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm trying to think up some Christmas traditions, because all I can remember is a whole lotta church, and my night before Xmas receipt search through shopping bags, to figure out what I was getting!
Here's my little, itsy-bitsy tree, but she's certainly glamorous (and shiny!): http://suddenlycity.blogspot.com/2012/12/its-beginning-to-look-lot-like-christmas.html
ReplyDelete>It's my first Christmas in a new city away from home and although I couldn't go all out on the real thing, I'm pretty happy with my little silver tree, makes it feel a little more like home.
My 3 Christmas favorites have to be: 1.) cramming into one room with my siblings the night before christmas (we used to do one bed, but we don't quite fit anymore) and watching A Christmas Story - YOU'LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT 2.) Opening our "family" presents (aka NOT from Santa) the night before Christmas - they are always the best and most thoughtful gifts too. 3.) Last but not least, I love our Christmas Day naps - not so sentimental I know, but certainly the most satisfying - nothing better than lounging by the fire after an explosion of wrapping paper and presents.
Keep the tree posts coming - you're great at keeping the holiday season alive!
Suddenly City
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ReplyDelete1. The entire spirit of Christmas.
2. Extra time with family and friends
3. Having a little in my life to pass on special traditions too.
Lindsay Leelala.net
Our two-headed tree and a video of the ongoing bauble war in our house:
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And my three favourite things about Christmas? Hmm, difficult.
1) Eating Christmassy food as a family: cheese and chocolates and turkey and spiced cider;
2) The sound of brass band carols in cold air;
3) Christmas movies. My all-time love: the Muppet Christmas Carol. Michael Caine and his eyebrows just call to me.
Enjoy the season!
My Scottish Christmas Tree has a special story. It may be small, but we'll keep it forever as a reminder.
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My 3 favorite things about Christmas:
1. The carols. Music brings a special spirit with it.
2. Experiencing Christmas through the eyes of my toddler. Amazing.
3. Santa. I believed in him until I was 14 yrs old. I kind of still do.
Cute tree! You can see mine here http://domesticallyunemployed.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-is-coming.html
ReplyDeleteMy Christmas favorites are"
1. Being with family.
2. Pretending to be a child once again.
3. Finding the perfect gift for someone.
how i put up our tree all by myself as my two boys [hubby + pup] watched: http://www.thesecondbestblog.com/2012/11/oh-and-one-more-thing-i-put-up-our-tree.html
ReplyDeletemy christmas favorites:
1. cookies
2. sitting in the living room with only the christmas tree lights on
3. hubby's family's christmas eve everyone gather at grandma's house cabbage soup tradition [it's exactly how it sounds. and it's delicious. but only exactly for 1 bowl].
You're the best Natalie! Thanks for loving my skinny guy too ;) best series on the interwebs, hands down. So honored to be a part of it!
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ReplyDeletemy christmas favorites :::
1::: celebrating baby Jesus.
2::: decking the halls [preferably with lots of gold, mint, red & white]
3::: watching holiday specials & movies [four christmases is an all time fav]
Love this series, Nat! Such a great idea! I love seeing all the creative trees!
What a gorgeous little tree! I love it! Here's our "a toddler lives here" tree-heavy on the soft non-breakables in the bottom quadrant.
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1.)Our plethora of traditions
2.)Watching my kids-even the teens and tweens get get an excited, warm fuzzy thrill from doing nice things for other people anonymously.
3.) Evenings at home with twinkly lights, Christmas music and hot chocolate.
aw i love charlie brown trees! so cute!!
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>>MY CHRISTMAS FAVORITES<<
1//snuggling under the christmas lights & watching holiday movie after holiday movie.
2//driving around to see all of the lights in our sweatpants with a warm drink in hand.
3//shopping, wrapping, & gift giving.
this is such a fun series of posts!
ps larger photos of my tree can be found HERE (http://web.stagram.com/p/339378457370694203_26965003) and HERE (http://web.stagram.com/p/337240579559657859_26965003). (on the off chance you use mine...i know you like large photos!)
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-Christmas Favorites-
1. Driving around with the kids in the back of the car looking at Christmas lights
2. Christmas movies on the couch with all the lights off but the Christmas tree
3. Christmas morning and present opening!!!
my christmas tree post, in which i chose a festive shrub (named doug funny) based on important criteria such as charm, poise, talent and final interview question: http://www.katilda.com/2012/12/doug-funny-friendliest-christmas-tree.html
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ReplyDeleteFavs: 1. Ambiance. That feeling of "christmas." 2. My kids excitement. 3. I was going to lie and say something more romantic sounding, but my 3rd is really food. I love Christmas food.
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Favs: 1. Ambiance. That feeling of "christmas." 2. My kids excitement. 3. I was going to lie and say something more romantic sounding, but my 3rd is really food. I love Christmas food.
ReplyDeleteTree up at http://houseoflovelock.com/?p=4731
1. Sitting at night by the Christmas with all the lights off except the tree lights {magical every.single.time}
ReplyDelete2. Hallmark Christmas movies {yes, I'm a sucker, but at least I know it}
3. Being so excited for a whole month {seriously, it's hard to be down. And yes, Jesus & family should be number one, but you already know that}
http://kelseydesign.com/holiday-decor/
1. Stringing the lights on the tree while they are all shiny and lit. That never gets old.
ReplyDelete2. Sitting in a dark room with the tree, best thing ever.
3. Getting together with loved ones for the holidays!
http://ladygolightlyvintage.blogspot.com/2012/12/shiny-lights-glitter.html