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Y’all.
You know those warm and fuzzy feelings you get when you’re proud of something?
I’ve got the warm and fuzzies going on over here.
First, you all should know we’ve never had a fake tree before. Ever.
Once I found out we were going to get a tree from Tree Classics, I started planning and thinking of how I wanted to decorate it. I wanted it to have a natural feel, but also have a little sparkle and bling. We have a lot of color in this room already, so adding to it didn’t make sense. So I realized doing something a little more neutral would be the way to go. I remembered I got lucky on an after Christmas sale last year, and found some amazing paper products that were 70%. So I decided on a paper and snow inspired Christmas Tree.
A neutral theme, but something I could dress up and add some sparkle and bling.
Our tree is the 7 foot Hyde Park Pine Snap Tree. My husband and I were rather shocked at how easy it was to assemble our 7ft tree. We both were like, “that was it??!!”
It was delivered right to our door, and all it took was 3 steps to assemble + some fluffing.
The stand itself is a genius invention. Only 2 wheels so it doesn’t continually roll on a tile or wood floor.
And then the tree itself comes in 2 parts. Part 1 & 2, easy right?
The next step is to fluff the branches. I had a little helper who was fascinated by the mechanisms of the tree and also fluffing it. So he did the bottom half & I fluffed the top. We made the perfect team.
Next we started trimming the tree. These big paper snowflakes were my bargains from last year, and the inspiration for this tree.
I happened to love paper. Especially printed paper or anything designed with paper. So I guess that’s another reason why I wanted to decorate this tree with mostly natural products or paper. This was the beginning stages of the paper chain that’s on the tree. Yep, just an old fashioned paper chain, hot glued together for some of the stiffer paper, but works like a charm.
Here’s how it looks all assembled and on the tree.
I had about 20-25 sheets of 12×12 paper that I got on sale which worked perfectly for my 7 ft tree.
Also on the tree are these gorgeous Silver Glass Beaded Finials from Tree Classics. They go perfectly with the look I was going for and they look so pretty with the clear lights on the tree.
What I find so interesting in this picture below, is on the fireplace mantel (on the right) there’s real clippings for a display. Now look at the tree and some of the branches. You can’t even tell the tree isn’t real.
I decided to skip the brighter colors on the tree because I also wanted to try adding snow in the branches. I wasn’t sure of it at first, but I absolutely love it. Found at a local craft store and worth every penny, if you ask me.
Remember when I mentioned above, how I planned on decorating our tree? Having the luxury of having a tree already on hand, and decorating at my own pace spoke volumes to me! I’ve never had such a relaxed feeling as I had putting our tree together over the last several days. When we buy a real tree, I always feel like the race is on and I’m rushing to get it decorated before it dries out. With this, I was able to doodle and take my time. Which is important for my sanity and everyone else in the family.
Tree Classics is also offering a giveaway of a tree on their blog this week. It’s a 7.5′ Noble Fir Snap tree and I would love for one of you to win! Stop on over to Tree Classics and sign up to win!
I am one of the bloggers on the Holiday Housework with Tree Classics. Below you’ll find the links to the other bloggers sharing their Christmas tree. Stop by each one of them to see their tree, wreaths or garlands!
Tuesday’s Housewalk bloggers:
The Southern Couture
Remodelaholic
Rain on a Tin Roof
Wednesday, 12/2:
Plum Doodles
Nest of Posies – that’s me.
Parties for Pennies
Thursday, 12/3:
Homeology Modern Vintage
DIY on the Cheap
Southern State of Mind
Friday, 12/4:
Southern Hospitality
Julie Montgomery Interiors
Duke Manor Farm
2 Bees in a Pod
Note: This post is sponsored by Tree Classics.
