O Christmas Tree!

Not feeling the need to drag out my big fake tree this year, I opted for the 3′ something tabletop prelit, which is just fine with me. It fits neatly into this little niche by the living room sofa and adds just enough sparkle and cheer.

I used the same big urn that I used last year for the big tree and this one snuggles in there nicely too.  Who needs a 7 footer, when this cute little thing is a great stand in?  I moved the palm tree and used the old vintage plant stand that I painted aqua earlier this year as a Christmas tree stand.  I’m lovin’ it!  A couple of stacking Christmas boxes and my sparkly reindeer and it’s a pretty magical little scene. I have plenty of gold and white ornaments for this tree to make it merry and bright and it all blends in nicely with the silver console table and the aqua mantel.  I like changing things up from spot to spot, but still have it play well together.   The topper is what I used last year as well, lots of sparkly tall flowy things and feathers in shades of bronze and gold.   That is a light up star on top, which has such a nostalgic feel to it.Lots of pretty sparkly ornaments, woven white and gold ribbon, and some glittery flowers complete my little tree. A few of my favorite ornaments are front and center, like this cute flying Santa.   Pearly beads and sparkling gold snowflakes make it very wintry and festive. This little fairy elf is also a fave that I’ve had for many years.   There’s nothing better than a softly lit tree at night, is there?

The night shot with the aqua mantel in the background.  Ahh, I just love it.   And I really don’t miss the big tree at all.  This might become our new tradition.  I was playing around with my 50mm lens to get some sweet bokeh shots and I do believe I did it!  This is a yardsale pottery urn I found this year and I went to our nearby woods and cut a few pieces of fresh pine and cedar to plop in here for Christmas.  With the tree sparkling in the background, it’s a perfect opportunity for a little bokeh love.  If you don’t know what bokeh is, it’s those pretty sparkly round dots that happen when a pic is snapped just right in the light.  I’m learning!This little white and gold Christmas tree candle holder is on the side table in front of the tree and lends itself to more bokeh.  Isn’t that fun to see?The antique mirror gets a little festiveness on top with Merry Christmas spelled out in blocks, a sparkly pinecone wreath hung from the empty frame, and flanked with mercury glass candle holders and painted white pinecones, it’s just enough.

That’s our Christmas tree this year.  Well, one of 3.  One more to share next week in the foyer (and it’s very colorful this year!), along with the dining room. I sort of loved doing 3 smaller trees instead of the big one this year.  I will have to remember this next time.  It sure was a lot easier to decorate for the season and  a lot easier to clean up.

Here’s another bokeh shot of the lime and red kitchen tree.  If you missed the Vignette party post, you can click here to see that tree and all the link-ups.  Thanks to ALL of you who linked up, there are 350 inspiring links on the party and it’s still open, so it’s not too late to add yours too.

Merry Christmas, my friends!  May your Christmas be merry and bright.

I’m linking up to Sarah’s Christmas Tree party today, so hop on over and get inspired by all the beautiful trees that I know will be shared.  Just click the box!

I’m also joining Darcy’s Holiday bokeh party!  I’m having fun with my camera now and bokeh has become a fascination that I’d love to get better at.  If you want to see more beautiful bokeh, check out Darcy’s party, again click the box!

Linking up to Julia’s Holiday Home party too!   There are tons of parties this year.

Linda at Coastal Charm also has a Christmas Open House going on, so join ALL the fun!