Last year, I started my OWN tradition…
I hung the tree from the ceiling.
Oh, I know this is not the “traditional” thing to do, but after years of collecting Christmas ornaments and hanging the same ones on the tree each December, I wanted something a little different. I wanted to start my OWN tradition.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll NEVER give up my collected ornaments. They each have a memory and a special place in my heart. But when I look at this new vision hanging in my living room, the thrill, excitement and pure joy is totally exhilarating! It gives the room a happy feeling…and isn’t that what the holidays are all about?
I wanted something different, so I decided to change the color scheme to only silver and white. For that, I needed all new decorations…on a budget!
I bought poinsettias in bunches and cut each flower stem individually, then inserted them randomly throughout the tree. I used both silver and white poinsettias.
I hung icicle garland. All other ornaments are an assortment of balls and tear dorps...except for ONE…
…another special ornament to add to my collection.
I kept the table centerpiece simple and classic: Silver candle holders surrounded by small unaddorned wreaths.
When I hung my tree last year, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I certainly didn’t expect this….
It TWIRLS!!
As it turns out, my kids love the tree, as do I. And it brings a smile to everyone who enters my home. Christmas doesn’t get better than that!
Merry Christmas!