For the last several years, we’ve wrapped the decorated skinny six foot tree on New Year’s Day and stashed it away. This year I bought a new flocked tree to fit in the same spot, only taller. Got out the ornaments collected through our little family’s history and arranged them on the tree. Gold bulbs swirled around and up, strings of red beads circled in even swoops and droops. White angels from my collection flew from top to bottom. A garage sale set of 1940’s Disney bulbs move upwards, evenly spaced across the front. Vacation souvenirs, gifted ornaments from family and crafty friends found the perfect spot to rest. And I rediscovered the reason, we left the other tree decorated. It takes a long time to decorate Christmas trees! You know what else takes a long time?? Tying those Perfectly Placed ornaments in place. Cut a two foot length of gold ribbon, run it through the ornament hanger, tie it tightly to a branch and leave the ribbon to curl among the branches. Every evening during tv time since New Year’s Eve! A LONG time! The top three feet of the tree will have to come off and be stashed separately. Or else the whole thing will stand 11 months of the year in the middle of the furnace room. On the other hand, those totes that held the ornaments are now at Goodwill. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your awesomeness!
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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!
Esme Slabbert says
Good morning and may you have a wonderful Tuesday, Charlene, and thanks for the linkup.
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FitFoodieMegha says
Thank you for the link-up. Its always wonderful to catch up with amazing bloggers. Wishing you a fantastic week! 🙂
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Helen says
Thanks so much for the feature! I’ll be shouting out on Facebook! This week we are sharing a great way to prepare for the true meaning of Easter, plus updates to that budget pantry featured post! Hope everyone enjoys them! Have a wonderful week!
CraftAtticResources says
Happy Monday. Thanks for hosting.
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Kimberly Lewis says
thank you for the feature!
Debbie-Dabble says
Charlene,
My Entries for today’s party are # 36, 37 and 38!!
Thanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are enjoying your week and you are doing well…
Hugs,
Deb
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Melynda Brown says
Years ago, I had a co-worker who also wrapped her tree and brought it down for the Christmas season. Not as decorated, but still a time saver! I love a full tree, and yes, it does take a lot of time! Thanks so much for hosting.
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Laura @ Our Grand Lives says
I agree, Charlene! It takes a long time to set up the Christmas tree and, in my case, just as long to take it down! I’m finally getting to packing away our Christmas stuff this week… just in time for the arrival of Lent! LOL! Have a good week and thanks so much for the party!
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Amy Johnson says
Yes, it does take a long time to decorate a tree. It takes me a full day to get mine all set up. This year I didn’t even put a tree up because I adopted two kittens and I just felt it wasn’t worth the battle of trying to keep them away from the tree. Thank you for the party.
Steph@CrazyLittleLovebirds says
I agree, it sure does take a long time to decorate Christmas trees. Last Christmas we decided to get all the ornaments organized, and honestly, I was shocked at how many we had. We have many that are handmade by our girls. Thank you for hosting this wonderful linkup, and a big thank you for featuring my bloggers’ dos and don’ts post! I appreciate it. Have a wonderful week ahead!
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