This was an interesting week but I felt all screwed up with Halloween being on a Monday. All the local festivities took place over the weekend so by Monday it felt like it was all over with already.
Last Sunday I put together a post for Halloween showing pictures I captured in the downtown area where the older homes are.
This is the link to the post "here"
Tuesday and Wednesday I posted about feeling sentimental about my Mom and the childhood home I grew up in. You can visit Part one "here" and Part Two "here".
Next I showed my dining table arrangement for Thanksgiving.
You can view it "here"
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I don't decorate early for Christmas but I'm not against picking things up early and exploring what new decorating items are out there. I thought I'd share this with you since it's a trend that carried over from last year.
Last year I talked about using "tree collars" for your Christmas tree instead of a tree skirt.
This was the post "here" where I showed the two that I bought and some other ones at other retailers.
This year I saw some new ones from Balsam Hill that are neat.
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This one is similar to the one I got last year but has a better taper than mine. Mine doesn't have a hinge like this one so we had to put the base in first and lift the tree down into it.
"link"
This galvanized one will appeal to a lot of people that want a different look or perhaps for a Farmhouse style. Again I like that this has the hinge.
This one is in a classic willow basket shape.
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It accommodates a tree with up to a 2" pole in the center to put the tree into.
We bought a tree from them last year so I get emails and catalogs from them. I am not compensated - just sharing. These are pricier than what I bought but they do have a sale going on.
Wishing you a great weekend ahead!
Great way to share your different posts. Halloween is gone, now, so embracing this thankful month is a must! Thanksgiving does get forgotten and over shadowed by Christmas. Love your Thankful table and turkey. The Christmas collars are pretty cool. Looking back an d thinking about your childhood memories is a treasure. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteLiz, your photos are so pretty of the goings on in your area. I'm not familiar with a tree collar. Ummm, interesting. I'll check out your links. Have a great weekend. ♥
ReplyDeleteYour photos are very pretty. I am going to check out the company. I always see the commercials.
ReplyDeleteI like those. A few years ago I won a wreath from Balsam Hill and it is absolutely fantastic! I love it and it looks so real that you can't tell the difference. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLiz,
ReplyDeleteGreat idea using the Tree Collars, dear friend!
I still love using a Tree Skirt!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Fondly,
Pat
Hi Liz! Oh that Halloween house is amazing. Wonder what kind of treats they passed out? I really like those tree thingys but I love a softer look by using a tree skirt. Take care, girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteShelia ;)