I call this my Victorian tree because it's loaded with ornaments of every color and style. My mother decorated the blue and silver ornament in the close up photo, just one of the many she made that are now hanging on our tree. I remember the joy she had crafting them and the beauty of her trees. She's gone now so each one holds a special place in my heart. The sand-filled ornament is a souvenir from an anniversary trip to Bermuda. The sand really is pink there. :-)
If you look carefully, you'll see the holy family in the glass ornament purchased the year we had our first child. The little red Chinese lantern is a Shiny Brite, part of my collection from the 1950s. On the left is a sideways glimpse of the Mickey Mouse ornament from a trip to Disney World with our grandkids. The entire tree is hung with precious memories. It looks nothing like the trees I had growing up. We hung icicles with care on each branch. When the furnace kicked on the icicles would dance. The lights had large hot bulbs and we didn't have a lot of purchased ornaments. But I loved looking at those trees, as I do now.
There's something magical about a Christmas tree! Thanks for a chance to share mine with your readers, Cheryl.
Blessings, Janet
ORDER A COPY OF THE SUBSTITUTE BRIDE FROM AMAZON
This tree is decorated with hand-painted gourds and is in Janet's kitchen.
If we weren't in the spirit for Christmas before, we are now! I loved seeing these trees.
Janet -- How beautiful! And I do so love hearing the history of beloved family ornaments! Love the idea of a tree in the kitchen with hand-painted gourds, too. So clever. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a cool idea, Cheryl, to feature writer's Christmas trees!
Glynna Kaye
I've been scrolling through all your trees, Cheryl. So beautiful. And I saw yours last year. My gosh, spectacular.
ReplyDeleteJanet, I love those gourds and that you have a story for every ornament on your tree. I wish I was more like you. I wish I was more like SOMEONE besides me.
I especially like the gourds, Janet.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who is a native American craftswoman who makes them so I really respect the hard work behind the beauty.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks Glynna. It's fun to look at all the trees on Cheryl's site. The cactus is such fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the decorated house and porch! Is that yours, Cher?
Janet
Mary, I wouldn't change a thing about you! I wish I could make people laugh like you do.
ReplyDeleteJanet
Hi Tina, does your friend make Native American gourds that look like works of art? I have a friend who weaves pine needles around the top of her gourds and uses feathers and pieces of jewelry. They're gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteJanet
Wow! Could some of you guys come decorate my house for Christmas? Janet, your trees are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletePam H
Glynna, send me a pic of yours if you have one!
ReplyDeleteJanet, I love your trees! And I bet you painted those gourds, didn't you?
ReplyDeleteAnd Cheryl, if that's your home on the blog header, it's gorgeous!
Janet, you are a Martha Stewart if I ever so one! Gorgeous trees! I love your painted gourds, and the way you've decorated the kitchen tree with them.
ReplyDeleteCheryl, beautiful pics of Christmas. Thanks for sharing!
-audra
Thanks Pam! Weather is cold up north. We'll all come to put up your tree. Whatcha cooking? :-)
ReplyDeleteJanet
Missy, I painted the gourds a long time ago. No time now, but I loved doing it.
ReplyDeleteJanet
Martha Stewart is a big stretch, Audra. I'd snap even trying to be like her. I keep things pretty much the same for the holidays. Either I love traditions or I'm just lazy. :-)
ReplyDeleteJanet
I wish i can do something about my coke organment.. Your tree is absolutely great... your creativeely has been blessing by the lord. I can't wait to read your newest book soon.
ReplyDelete