We got one of our trees up and decorated. And by ‘we’ I really mean me:
Next weekend we’ll put the live tree up (well, cut tree – as opposed to the faux tree above). I didn’t decorate last year because we were in the throes of remodeling our kitchen and the place was rather a disaster. So I haven’t seen my decorations in two years.
I’m always amazed at how carefully I packed everything up the year before. Generally the day after Christmas I am so through with holiday decorations it’s a miracle that I don’t bag them all up in black garbage bags and put them out on the curb.
Last year I went to a local home decor store called Pottery World* that has fabulous Christmas decorations and displays. They were having a 40% off sale on their Mark Roberts fairies and I bought five of the smaller ones. They are my theme in my auxillary tree (the one above, in the entry way) this year.
Rick and I went to Pottery World today just to look around. I found my themes for the next four years. They had the most adorable silver tree, about three feet tall that I really really really wanted only it was $300. Maybe I’ll see what it’s going for after Christmas this year.
They had one room all done in black, white and silver and, while not exactly my style, it was stunning. They also had a tree done in the richest purples, turquoises and greens – very Arabian nights looking. I was kicking myself for not bringing my camera along.
Tomorrow we go see A Christmas Carol at the Geary Theatre in San Francisco. Feeling very festive these days!
*miserable website – I hate all flash sites.