Ummmm...the subject of todays post is GREENS....as in Christmas Trees and Wreaths.
Lets not let our minds go crazy places with what I am asking is real or fake, ok?
Trees. Wreaths.
That is all.
Just thought that title might wake everyone up this morning.
{wink...wink...}
Artificial trees & wreaths have always been part of my Christmas. My parents always had a 'fake' tree and I have 3 of them for our house, but truth be told, I {LOVE} the look of a real tree.
I love the irregular shape, the smell, the natural look it has. It is just so "me".
And to be honest, I love the idea of not having to store anything in my basement the 335 days of the year I am not using it.
(By the way, isn't that mini flag bunting on the tree below just the cutest??? I am in love with it! I have a feeling we will be seeing bunting on one of our trees this year. It is just so simple and sweet. )
I feel a little guilty about cutting down a living, thriving tree only to let it decorate my house for a month, then throw it to the curb as soon as its loveliness fades. But after talking to a blog friend on the phone last night, she has me feeling a little better about it. She pointed out tree farms grow Christmas trees just for this purpose, so I am not just randomly kiling an innocent tree.
And I realize she probably things I am a total nut for even worrying about it in the first place. But I am making my annual trek to the Northwind Perennial Farm in Burlington, WI this weekend and I need to decide if I am going to come home with a tree strapped to my roof or not.
(By the way...if you are anywhere near Southern Wisconsin and love big old barns, french pastries, gorgeous Christmas greens and fabulous antiques & home decor...you have to make the trek to Northwind. You can read about my visit last here and here. It is AMAZING!)
(all images can be found via my Pinterest board - Christmas)
So I just have to know, girls....
REAL or FAKE??
What are you doing this year?
