This year, since I spend so much time on the porch, I decided I needed a real tree out there. Just a small tabletop would do, but I wanted it to be the real thing, so I could at least enjoy the smell. So, off to Home Depot I went and found just the right one.
It is small enough to sit on the storage bench and my mom’s vintage ornaments arejust perfect for this little beauty of a tree.
At first, I was going to leave the vintage Shiny Brites in my little garden birdbath, but the more I thought about it, I really wanted to see them hanging on the little tree, so hang them I did!
It’s the perfect little Christmas accent here on the porch. My mom’s old-fashioned red tree skirt ups the wow factor and adds some crimson cheer.
Cute, cute, don’t you think?
The vintage shiny brites that I grew up with are right at home again. Some of the glass ornaments, like the snowmen are not vintage and they are pretty too.
Every one of these shiny balls bring back memories for me, since these hung on our tree when my sister and I were growing up. I’m so glad we didn’t break them all and have many of them left. My mom passed them on to me for safe keeping. She knows I will treasure them.
I love their colors and shapes and colored lights just seemed appropriate for these too. That also brings back memories, when we had the big ole’ colored bulbs on our tree. You too? 🙂
A vintage-style star is another throwback to the good old days.
I think it’s perfect this year! Just what I had in mind.
This little guy has been in our family for a long time too. He’s an adorable reindeer.
You can find me sitting in that comfy chair just over there on the other side of the room. Meet my new office!
Yep, I’m blessed indeed!
Merry Christmas, y’all!
I’m joining Sarah’s Christmas Tree party today and that wraps up the Holiday Home link parties for this year. It’s been so much fun having all of you join us!
Edited: I see on Twitter that Sarah will post her Tree Party tonight, so check it out later today!
That is a totally sweet little tree, Rhoda! Your ornaments are so pretty and I really love that little reindeer on the table ~ too cute! Merry Christmas to you!
What a wonderful idea to put a tree on the porch to enjoy. It’s very pretty and I love all of the vintage ornaments.
hugs
Sissie
What a lovely tree and I am with you Rhoda…we ALL need a Christmas tree of some kind! I have a special set of Rudolph ware…a bowl, cup and saucer with Rudolph imprinted on them. They belonged to my hubs when he was a little boy and he is 60 now. If Antiques Roadshow comes to my area, I would like to take this set and have it appraised. I would never sell it…too sentimental!! Have a blessed Christmas with your sweet mom and dad.
Love a porch tree and those fab shiny brites! I have a weakness for those little suckers and have quite the collection myself! Cute little reindeer too.
Kelly
I love all of the vintage items and around your REAL tree! Wish I could see what it looks like at night.
Beautiful tree, and the best part is the vintage ornaments. They are truly special.
It was nice to see a real old fashion tree. Brings back a lot of memories.
Perfect tree and I know you will enjoy it every day. I have some of my Mother’s vintage ornaments and must use them this year after seeing your tree. Enjoy!
I love that little reindeer. He is soooo cute. Sometimes we all need a cute little reindeer like this to bring a smile to our face. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
you made me smile, and i can smell that little tree from
right here in Texas! i love you girlfriend. Merry Christmas.
Love your Christmas tree! For some reason Sarah doesn’t have her Christmas Tree post up yet. Do you know what is going on? Looking forward to it!
Love the Shiny Brite ornaments! The reindeer is too cute! I’ve never seen one like him!
Love your tree!
I had a star tree topper like that growing up. I thought that was the only thing to put on your tree for the longest.
Rhoda,
Your little tree is darling. I love the vintage ornaments and I too enjoy the smell of real trees! Enjoy and thanks for sharing!
It’s really cute Rhoda, and the perfect spot for your vintage ornaments. I haven’t had a real tree in many, many years and I do miss it sometimes. Your new office looks like a cozy spot to relax. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas
I LOVE the vintage ornaments!! Beautiful tree!
Love the vintage ornaments and tree topper.
Big Christmas hugs,
Kat
Love that vintage star … I’m pretty sure we had one like that when I grew up. And thanks to you and all the wonderful bloggers for hosting us this holiday season!
Oh now that is too cute! The star was a great reminder for me. My M.I.L. used to have one sorta like it and one year it burnt out. She asked me to try and fix it so I did. I was actually able to fix it but I wound up taking EVERY light (which were lots of them) out of it and tested every last one of them with the bulb tester. Several were blown and that is what was making it not work plus I think the wire was missing on one side of the bulb as well.
ANOTHER THING I wanted to tell you! Remember the Crock Pot Candy recipe you posted and shared with us a week or so back? I made it and we love it. BUT I wanted to try roasting some pecans and I think I even said that in my comment on your recipe page. Anyway I made the pecan ones tonight and oh my goodness you just gotta try that to. We like it with the pecans best but I guess it depends if you like peanuts better than pecans. lol but do try it with pecans that you roasted in the oven first. I just sprayed the pan with pam and roasted them and then followed the recipe after I got them roasted. 🙂