Sunday 12 December 2010

twelve :: just a glimpse

I went out first thing this morning to get my tree, and after much deliberation, chose a nordman spruce. It's lovely and dense and bushy, and is now sitting in an old galvanised bucket in my conservatory. I have to confess I've never put a tree up in this house....shameful really, but I'm usually away visiting family. I decided this year it was a must, regardless.

I don't actually have that many decorations, so although it's beautiful and slightly minimal it's probably a little bare.

I do have an angel for the top...perhaps not a conventional angel, but she does make me smile.

 
I plan on making a few small decorations in the next two weeks, but I am finding time a little short at the moment!
How's your decorating going?

9 comments:

Reading Tea Leaves said...

Well, we bought our tree at least! But some friends popped over in the afternoon so the tree dressing had to wait. This evening I watched the incredibly powerful version of Macbeth on BBC4 - the decorations are still in their box!!

Less is definitely more for Christmas trees as far as I'm concerned. Love your angel Diana.

Jeanne
x

ellen said...

I think that bare and minimal is just fine. A tree chosen with love, however full, perfect or imperfect wants a loving home. I think that your tree is beautiful. Wishing you the best of the season..joy, love and goodness.

Marigold Jam said...

Less is indeed more and over the years you will amass a collection of decorations which will each bring a memory to your tree. Love the unconventional angel!!

Jane

caireen said...

think will get them all down next weekend - I tend to circulate between years, so don't think will get a tree this year, have a long artificial wreath which twist lights into, and will go on top shelf of dresser instead! Your tree looks beautiful, it's so nice to have one - a real treat - enjoy Cx

Gina said...

I think minimal is rather beautiful

Diane said...

I have been instructed that I cannot decorate until my daughter comes home from Uni - as she has to do the tree. Roll on Tuesday!xxxx

julie said...

Love your angel - she'd make me smile too. No decorating here yet but plans are afoot for that to change this weekend!

Unknown said...

Gosh I'm feeling all behind now...the tree next weekend -I keep promising myself

Celia Hart said...

I love your angel and the simple glass decorations.

Perfect!

Celia