We played yesterday and so today the tree is in place and he's been working on it -- we do it one box at a time -- first the lights, then the roping and tree skirt, then the ornaments and finally the tinsel.
Thus the "mess" is at a minimum as there is just one box upstairs (except for the ornament boxes -- there are more than just one of those!)
I've spent the day working on my Met Monday post, being the "go fer", and baking the first batch of Christmas cookies.
And yesterday, I switched out all of my CD's for some Christmas ones. Christmas is definitely in the air at Linderhof!
But it's Sunday which means that it's time for Sunday Favorites with Chari at Happy to Design.
I'm sharing my earliest Christmas post -- about the tree from December 7, 2008 -- the 2010 tree will be similar -- with colored lights and tinsel -- the ornaments are not necessarily in the same place although they are the same ornaments.




It is a huge tree and does take up a good bit of living room real estate but we wouldn't have it any other way.
This year we put our tree up the weekend before Thanksgiving and I think it will be a new tradition. Especially this year since December came hot on the heels of Thanksgiving weekend.

10 comments:
Martha,
How very lovely!
Beautiful tree. Just as beautiful is the story of tradition and love. God Bless you, Ginger
It's beautiful, Martha. No wonder you enjoy it so much!
Sitting with a loved one basking in the glow of the Christmas tree and sipping something hot is one of the best parts of the season!
A lot of love went into that tree and it shows! Thanks for sharing it with us again!!
Hi Martha...
Ohhh...your Christmas tree is gorgeous, my friend! You certainly do have a fine collection of beautiful ornaments...they just cover every single inch of that pretty, tall tree! Thank you so much for sharing your beautifully decorated tree with us for Sunday Favorites...what a treat! I can't wait to see your 2010 tree!
Have a super Sunday!
Chari @Happy To Design
Martha, it looks like a tree you might find of 5th avenue in New York. It is really beautiful. It must bring all who see it great enjoyment. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary
Very pretty!
This is my first time reading this article and I'm glad I did; it's really inspiring, and speaks to a lot of what putting up a tree is all about. Thank you, Martha!
Ben
http://kissthecook-ben.blogspot.com/
Martha,
Being December born. . .there's nothing more beautiful to me than a Christmas Tree... and yours, dear friend, is gorgeous! I adore how it is a show stopper and the focal point of your living room!Makes me want to burst into song,
"O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree. . .
Fondly,
Pat
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