Monday
Nov142011
Family Tree
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 1:23PM 
Chris and I are spending the holidays at home this year. My parents will be visiting and staying with us, and I am soo excited about our first Christmas tree! Growing up in my family, the Christmas tree was a significant source of cherished memories. We’d spend Thanksgiving day setting up the tree and adorning it with trinkets collected through the years. Chris and I are really looking forward to continuing this tradition as well as starting a few of our own this Christmas.
I initially wanted to get a real tree, but heard they can be kinda high maintenance. I also don’t want to worry about Wonka getting into any fallen pine needles, so an artificial tree is probably the way to go. We shopped around this past weekend and were pleasantly surprised with the impressive quality of some synthetic trees. Although the good ones can get a little pricey, they are worth the investment and can be treasured year after year.
Of course, I’m already daydreaming about how I’m going to decorate our tree. I love themed trees, so I’ll be brainstorming motifs to keep in mind as we start our ornament collection. More later!
I initially wanted to get a real tree, but heard they can be kinda high maintenance. I also don’t want to worry about Wonka getting into any fallen pine needles, so an artificial tree is probably the way to go. We shopped around this past weekend and were pleasantly surprised with the impressive quality of some synthetic trees. Although the good ones can get a little pricey, they are worth the investment and can be treasured year after year.
Of course, I’m already daydreaming about how I’m going to decorate our tree. I love themed trees, so I’ll be brainstorming motifs to keep in mind as we start our ornament collection. More later!
Reader Comments (12)
setting up the tree at thanksgiving has always been our tradition too. I can't wait to set our up too
It sounds like this is going to be a really special Christmas for you! Take pics of your tree I know it will be so glamorous.
Just remember, depending on the size of the tree, to get three to five of a kind of each ornament. The tree will end up looking lush, vibrant and very well-styled.
i like that sad tree. LOL doo it!
definitely looking forward to the holidays this year, and the many years this tree is going to give us.
Good choice with the synthetic tree, you'll be able to use it over and over!
where can you buy a small tree in the city? its my first xmas in manhattan! help jennnnn.
we got a real tree last year for the first time and it wasn't high maintenance at all. all we had to do was fill the little bowl at the bottom with water every few days and that was it. previously we used our synthetic one which was really convenient b/c we re-used that sucker year after year. but the real tree was so nice and it had such a wonderful aroma to it!!!
@cheryl - Nice to see how some families share similar traditions! :)
@Jess - I will definitely take lots of pics to share!
@hipsterspecs- Thanks for the savvy tip!
@shampoo47 - TnT already have that tiny Charlie Brown tree!
@husband - It's going to be wonderful <3
@John - Yay! I think I'm going to develop a strong sentimental attachment to our tree over time
@DD - How small do you want to go? A nice potted rosemary tree would be so cute in your apartment! Let's go shop together :)
@Reba - I wanted the real tree mainly for its amazing scent. I'll just have to light some nice candles to achieve the same ambiance!
sayyyy where'd you go last night?? whats in the box??
@:B - You'll find out soon! ;-)
I can't wait to see the tree! Yes we will decorate our family tree and savor all the sweet memories again this Thanksgiving Day. Wish you were here, but happy to look forward to getting together soon!