Yes, those are vintage suitcases and a brown paper package under the tree at the moment! I was fretting about getting {or making} a new tree skirt and as it turns out, the branches on this tree drape just about all the way to the ground. I really don't miss the little stick of a trunk that used to stick out on the old tree! The suitcases and the box hide the tree stand, and I didn't have a chance to put them away anyway. The little white suitcase holds some exercise bands and weights and the other case was on top of an armoire which now holds the nativity scene.
The tree is always the major task in holiday decorating for me, so I am glad it is done and I can enjoy it's beauty for the season. It's typically the first decoration that I put up each year, and the last I take down. For me, the tree is definitely the central part of the holiday decor.
Linking to:
Common Ground Vintage Inspiration
My Romantic Home
Craftberry Bush
Whipperberry
Oh my golly, it's BEAUTIFUL!! The white flocking really shows off the vintage ornaments like a green tree (or even a silver aluminum tree) just can't. It's magical. How will you ever bear to take it down? LOL
ReplyDeleteWow, your tree is georgous!!! I love the vintage orniments. And the suitcases are a lovely touch. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDanielle
Mary, It IS gorgeous!! I can't wait to put my tree up! Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Mary,
ReplyDeleteOh my...what a stunning tree you have here! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Linda
Love your Christmas tree. It is truly beautiful! I have a white tree this year too but I will have to make a skirt for mine.
ReplyDeleteDanielle
It is the center piece in our house too. And wow, what a center piece you have! It looks fantastic! So cool!
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously stunning! I have always wanted a white tree, but we always get a real one (it's tradition). But after seeing yours I might have to convince my husband to let me get a second one next year :)
ReplyDeletetruly magical. I'm completely smitten.
ReplyDeleteAbsolute gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDelete**sigh** so pretty! I love all the vintage goodies filling the branches and the train case below is a wonderful touch!
ReplyDeleteI would love to know where you bought your tree. It's BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteNow that is lovely! Come over and decorate one for me? (wink)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you all like it!
ReplyDeleteBee-here is where I believe I bought it from http://www.lawnornamentsandfountains.com/artificialchristmastreeunlit-65x56flockedwhitespruceunlittree.aspx
It is a Vickerman brand tree, so you might be able to find it elsewhere. I think mine is actually 7 1/2 feet tall but the 54" diameter seems about the same. Just search for that brand and white pre-lit with flocking. I just love it, and it looks great through the window from outside the house as well!
Mary
Eeek! I love it. I always wanted a white tree. It showcases your Shiny Brites perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for getting back to me! I'm going to look for one as soon as I get off work today!
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