Each year, I say I’m going to get a big, fat, beautiful, REAL tree and decorate the hell out of it with 10,000 lights and a bajillion ornaments.
This is not that year.
In fact, I think as long as I’m here in this apartment, I’m sticking to the smaller and simpler stuff, because even right now I have NO idea where I’m going to store these ornaments once the holidays are over, which could be a decent excuse for me to keep this tree out as long as possible for “storage” purposes.
I did consider doing a real, mini tree to at least participate in wintery, piney smells (that’ll be next year FOR SURE), but my mom had this extra tree for me, and I took it in a heartbeat. Just like that, Christmas is saved, because y’all know I’m dumping this tree back at mom’s house after the holidays to free up precious space in my little apartment.
Really though, I love this tree. It’s the perfect size for my place, and reminds me of a gigantic bottle brush tree since it’s on the skinnier side. I would’ve loved to add some sort of tree topper, but I couldn’t find one that I liked but I’m a rebel, so I’m going without one this year, and I’m really liking it.
I was going to keep things really simple and only put up the big, gold ornaments, but then I made these black, white, and gold ornaments, realized I didn’t have enough of them, then pulled out some white and gold ornaments from last year to fill in more of the gaps. It all ended up working out better than I thought while still keeping simple. Win!
As much as the tree, I loved placing all the little details surrounding it. The tree skirt is actually just a fur throw c/o PBteen that I bunched up around the base of the tree, and the fur pillow underneath the gift is also c/o PBteen. I’ve been in a particularly furry mood lately, and I always find it to be a welcome texture in any space, so for good measure, I added in my beloved fur stool. The candle holders on top are also from Target. Gift wrapping is still to come!!
Did you go fake or real with your tree this year? I seriously considered getting a second, mini tree to indulge my craving for a real tree, but thinking about the extra care, space, lights and ornaments I’d have to get for it was stressing me out. It’s already such a stressful season as it is, isn’t it?? So I’m putting my foot down, keeping things simple, and making room to enjoy the holidays more than stress out over them. Although, I really am still open to that mini tree if the moment is right…
GORGEOUS!!! LOVE the fur blanket wrapped around the bottom! I think you’re absolutely right, the holidays can be so overwhelming and stressful – if we let them – that’s the trick, we need to make the choice to enjoy them! Here’s hoping you get to enjoy many cozy nights relaxing snuggled up next to this beauty!!!
Aw thank you, Kristi! I totally had a moment after shattering an ornament where I was like hey… let’s chill out haha. I think there can be a lot of pressure to go bigger and harder but I’ll save that for a time when I actually get a good enough head start on the holidays :P
You can always get a real wreath for a door- they smell so good!! Looks beautiful!
EXCELLENT idea. Wish I had thought of that before making the wreath that’s on my door now! ;) Thanks, Laurel!
It’s so perfect! I love those gigantic gold ornaments and that fluffy little tree skirt :)
It’s so fluffy!! Yea the tree skirt was a very spontaneous decision. So happy you love it, thanks Caitlin!
Beautiful tree and your photos are stunning. I spy those mercury glass candle holders, I have them too:-) Happy Holidays, Lady! ♥
Great taste ;). Thanks so much Aniko, hope you’re enjoying the holidays so far!
Your tree is BEAUTIFUL! I love the oversized ornaments. A fabulous way to make a BIG statement in a small space. You are rocking it as usual! :)
Thank you Rachel! Like always, you put it perfectly. You just get me <3.
That whole corner looks fantastic! I love the skinny tree and I LOVE the big ornaments! I’m decorating mine and I think it has a few “empty” spaces so those would be a great option!
I get the real tree every year. I just love the smell and the feeling of it. It’s my perfect excuse to “where am I going to store a fake tree after the holidays”? :)
I made some clear/gold ornaments and would love if you take a look when you get some time (http://tucasablogonline.blogspot.com)
xo,
Marcela
Yea that’s probably one of the biggest perks of a real tree- you’re forced to get rid of it!
Your ornaments are adorable! Love the way the pine stands up in the faux snow. Thanks for sharing!
This is my first year with a fake tree. I’ve always done real and frankly I was sick and tired of spending $60-80 on a tree every year! And as a blogger, I was buying my tree as soon as I could find one and by Christmas (really two weeks before) the thing was dead dead dead! I love you tree! It’s absolutely adorable, I love cute skinny trees! Ornaments are fab, gift wrap is fab, everything is fab!! Love it.
This feels like a grass is greener situation, but you’re clearly more experienced than I am. Seriously, thanks for sharing your wisdom- I feel a lot more secure about my decision haha!
LOVE the large ornaments- Would you mind sharing where they are from?
From JoAnn!