I guess I should finally get around to answering my survey. And posting pictures.
- White lights or Color? Color. Although, this year I really wanted to use white lights but we only had two strands. I needed three and didn’t want to go to the store.
- Do you decorate the back of your tree? Nope. Our tree is in the corner, although right by a window, but I don’t think you can see the side of the tree very well out the window. We decorate what you can see.
- Do you use ribbon or beaded garland or similar items? Yes. This year I used a purply-red ribbon, teal beaded garland and red tinsel garland that had the stars dangling from it (and… after decorating the tree I realized I had bought the red tinsel garland last year for wrapping presents. Oops! That’s what I get for buying a year in advance)
- What is your tree topper? A silver lighted star. Cheap. I want a new, cute one, but haven’t got around to buying one.
- Do you put candy canes on your tree? Not normally. Last year we did, and I really didn’t care for it. This year we didn’t.
- Do you have a themed tree (color, items etc)? I usually do a color theme and we add on some of our “memorable” ornaments (from wedding, Porter, vacation etc…). This year I was so happy with my “matching” tree that we kept all our other ornaments packed away. All two 18 gallon totes full! For a few years our color theme was blue/silver/purple. Then it was red/gold. Last year after Christmas I bought all this bright colored stuff on clearance. I love it.
- If you do have a theme, does your wrapping paper match it? Definitely. That is my favorite part!
- Is your tree the only part of your house you decorate? We have a few other decorations, but we don’t get too crazy about it.
- Do you put lights on your house? No, although we have about 5 boxes of icicle lights that we’ve had for about 3 or 4 years and we’ve never used them. Seems like too much work to put up and then take down a month later.
- Do you have yard decorations? No
And… onto my tree. (please ignore the yellow cast. Icky artificial lighting, taken at night and I was too lazy to do a CWB).
And my favorite part… the presents. I *love* getting all creative and making pretty presents.
And, last but not least, our sock-advent-calendar. Excuse the flash. It was a grey, ugly day yesterday.
ok..come decorate my tree 😉 yours looks great & the presents are just too pretty!
love those papers!! what fun!
Everything looks so pretty. Goes to show I know NOTHING about photography, because the pic’s looked great to me. 🙂
The socks look so jolly! lol!
What did you put in them?
And wow, you have a jolly husband to let those socks hang down over the top of the tv like that… my Ryan would have a fit if I tried that!
awesome gift wrap!! can the Nicole fairy visit my house? hahaha
CUTE tree! I love all the fun colors!
Beautiful Tree! I LOVE the bright colors. I was wanting to do bright colors for my tree this year but decided to wait. I also love your stocking countdown! GREAT IDEA!
Tell us all about the socks – what did you put in them? Great idea!
You presents are SO pretty! You have inspired me to try to do something nice with my gifts next year 🙂
your tree is wonderful. i can’t believe you have presents wrapped already!
Your tree is beautiful! Love the packages… so pretty.
I need a wrapper do you travel? (haha)
I love sock-advent-calendar So Cute! I can’t help but smile.
Have a Great Day!
Man! I hate you…your present wrapping skills are phenomenal and mine are so sub par! I’m jealous! 🙂 By the way, love your tree. We still need to get one.
Beautiful tree! I used to wrap presents all pretty and stuff, but then I had kids. What’s the point, they don’t make it to their destination in tact anyway! Oh, and that’s a lot of socks!
Your tree and Christmas decorations are AWESOME! Thanks for the info on your friend. I will definitely check out her site!:)
Your tree looks beautiful. I love that stocking countdown, so cute.
your wrapping job puts mine to shame… mismatched paper, sloppy corners, no bows, the works. Perhaps you can send your elves over my way=)
Love the sock advent calender . . . what a great idea!