Tuesday, December 24, 2013

OUR CHRISTMAS TREE.....AT LAST

It is many years since I decorated a Christmas tree at our place.  When Precious was a kitten we tried unsuccessfully to have a tree but she delighted in climbing right to the top and over it would go.  After a couple of years we decided it just wasn't worth the effort and, besides, it is very seldom, these days, that anyone comes to our home during the Christmas period.  We now do have a decorated tree and from my armchair I can see it sparkle in the sunlight and the front verandah light keeps it bright until we go to bed each night. This photo was taken last night:



About 3 years ago I bought a tiny Norfolk Island Pine, and eventually Phil potted it on for me and it has now grown to about 6ft+ tall (over 2 metres).  With the family coming here for afternoon tea on 1st December (for his birthday) I decided I would decorate the tree but.......it was now far too large for our small living room so on our front verandah it had to stay (actually it's under the pergola extension to the verandah so out in the open, just under shadecloth).  We've had no rain here since 1st December (or before that) so the tree hasn't had a drop of water on it to spoil it.  It's nice to have a real 'live' tree for a change and I feel quite satisfied with it (some of the decorations are quite old) and Precious now walks past it as though it's not even there.  At age 12 she probably thinks she is too mature to bother with climbing Christmas trees.  She just climbs the much larger ones in our garden.

P.S.  We had some little girls from down the street pop in while I was decorating the tree and they were quite fascinated and one wee lass from across the street must have come in on at least 3 or 4 consecutive days "Just to look at your tree".  That really did make the effort quite worthwhile as doing things like decorating this tree takes me quite a while with lots of sit downs in between adding decorations.

16 comments:

  1. I love your tree, and am soooo much in favour of live ones. We also had a tiny Norfolk pine one year (twenty plus years ago) but it grew so large that we gave it to a friend with a farm. Where it thrived.

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    1. Thanks EC. I'm not sure how long we will be able to keep this tree before it outgrows us. Perhaps plant it on the very large road verge near our place??

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  2. Hari OM
    That is a stunner - had I lived close by I too would be dropping by 'just to see your tree'!! YAM xx

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    1. Thank you and you would be most welcome at our humble abode. xx

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  3. Where did my comment go??
    A real live tree and so beautifully decorated!
    I haven't done my tree this year.
    Merry Christmas.

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    1. I think comments sometimes disappear in cyberspace never to be found again!!
      Thanks for the comment re tree. I may even buy more decorations next year as the tree will be a little larger then.
      Book went in the mail today so it should be there in the new year. You'll have to let me know the title....again. lol
      .....and it's never too late to do a tree. Just saying.

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  4. Your tree is beautiful. I like that it is attracting children and not climbing cats lol.

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    1. Thank you Delores.....It's an old fashioned tree but then I'm an old fashioned gal. It's a lovely warm sunny morning in Perth today heating up to about 31ºC (88ªF) which will be quit pleasant. (I'd still love some snow though but that's just me).

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  5. Your tree is very pretty Mimsie and I love how you decorated it with those beautiful old ornaments. I think I would be visiting to take a look too. Merry Christmas :)

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    1. Thank you too Denise. There's a few modern baubles in there as well. When our hairdresser called she said there were ornaments there that reminded her of her nanna which gave her joy and that pleased me cos I know she loved the old lady.
      You of course would be most welcome.

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    2. You bring a lot of happiness Mimsie, and I know you would make me very welcome. I only wish I was down the road. Enjoy this special day :)

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    3. Thank you Denise. Our Christmas Day was truly memorable.

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  6. The book I'm currently reading, Decider, is the best yet! It has architects, construction, ruins being rebuilt to be habitable once more, but with modern comforts....everything I love. I sometimes think I should have been an architect.

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    1. I am so glad you are enjoying that book. His books are so full of interest about so many different subjects. Their research is truly amazing.

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  7. Oh I love this tree Mimsie - hope you've had a very merry christmas x

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    1. Thanks PPMJ. We had a wonderful time and a great meal up at K & B's home. Hope your day went really well for everyone. x

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