I’m not sure how I got as many shots of this year’s tree as I did without actually getting a full photo from the ground-up BUT Ta-Daaaaa here is our tree this year… and while nearly every year we opt for a flocked tree because I love the way the faux snow looks all lit …
My DIY Rustic Christmas Tree {in blues & browns}
In our new neutral living space, with little hints and pops of blue, I couldn’t imagine a tree in any other color palette. Being that I’ve never done a tree in these tones though, I only had a few ornaments that I could use. I grabbed some vintage ornaments in blue and teal, a few …
DIY Rustic Christmas Tree Topper {from a wrapping paper roll}
< Though last year's DIY Starburst Tree Topper from Pipe Cleaners remains a favorite, this year’s tree has a more rustic feel to it in a brown and blue color scheme, so the glitzy topper didn’t quite fit. I started thinking in textured brown tones like burlap and rope, and remembered seeing a mirror border …
My Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree / Michaels Dream Tree Challenge
Last week Michaels sent me one of their pre-lit faux Christmas trees to participate in their Dream Tree Challenge as well as a small fortune to shop for fun Christmassy finds and DIYs of my own making. And a few days ago I posted photos of me shopping at Michaels looking for the goods. And …
DIY Faux Flowers Christmas Ornaments for A Floral Tree
I found these rough little faux flowers when I picked up my hydrangeas a few weeks ago and I’m not sure exactly what kind of flower they’re supposed to be {anyone?} but they have a gritty texture and are sort of light navy or cornflower blue in color. I originally planned to use them in …