I think you can definitely use the tree for other holidays. I like the idea of using it much better than using a small green tree. What about wrapping the tree with a pink boa? Oh, wait, you're not a big fan of pastels. So maybe you could go with red.
The fairy looks more like Valentine's Day than Christmas to me. In fact, I thought it was meant for Valentine's until I read your post.
Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Glad you are happy with your bunnies. Doesn't it feel good to get such a good deal.

First of all, that little old lady is a hoot and I just love her. Would like to answer your questions but keep looking at her and laughing so stinkin' hard I can't type.

Any hoo, I think your tree would be great to start off with buying cute little heart ornaments and try a Valentines Day tree. Like OA said try a red boa or they make garland for all the holidays. You could sit that cute little fairy right close because she seems more like Valentines to me too. She is just darling!

No wonder you like those little bunnies, they are just the cutest little things. You have such good taste. I am so happy you got such a good buy so you will be able to buy MORE!!!

Awesome finds, purplemoon! I think that tree would be great for Valentine's! How about looking for some stained glass ornies like this one on my tree last yr...and drape your tree with some of the glass beaded strands?

And I LOVE your little fairy! Who could pass up such cute bunnies!!! A real bargain! TFS pics! Jeanne S.

Tree would work great for other holidays!! cupids with bows are good for Valentine's day. Shamrocks & hats for St. Paddy's ,stars,firecrackers, flags for the 4th, Oh, real blown out eggs decorated for Easter or glass eggs or decorated styrofoam ,little Easter hats each decorated differently, or little baskets of goodies or little bunnies. Halloween is easy! I think you better find a good spot for it & start collecting goodies to put on it!! Love your new & old bunnies!! I thought the red & white fairy was for Valentine's too, doesn't look xmas to me!! Have Fun!! Jan

Thanks, Everyone. I was hoping you'd say that! Of course challenge will be where I can put the tree (and also how to discourage the Orange Tornado from playing with the ornaments. LOL. Tho he was awfully good about Christmas)
Jeanne, the heart is pretty! I have quite a few Val ornaments I bought after season last year, so hopefully I can make the tree look neat somehow. Your white bird ornament just reminded me I packed away ALL my bird ornies with the Christmas stuff. Arrrggghhh, and they are on the bottom of the big ornament bin. So much for planning ahead with some of that stuff! At least I know where my rabbit ornaments are, and they are easy to get to for Easter.
Meanwhile, I think I need to pick up some more Val stuff.
LOL. Excuse to shop and use my Michaels gift card too.

hugs, Karen

Karen, I LOVE, love, love your new fairy and agree that she'd work well with your V-Day decs, too! I can't wait to see what you end up doing with her. The bunnies are darling and I'm glad you got such a great buy on the new ones.
As for your tree, I'm with the rest here. I think it'll make a wonderful Every-Season tree. You gotten such good ideas here already for it, too.
Isn't it great to have this forum ~ and all the wonderful gals on it~ to bounce ideas off of . . . and gather new ideas for our own places?!?
Lynn

Oh yes! The tree is perfect for any season, you will have so much fun with that. Various colors of tinsel or other garland and tiny decorations to suit the season will transform it. Is the topper easily removed? Might be. You could also spray paint it if you want. That's what DH did with one of the 2 metal display trees I kept from my store. Unfortunately I haven't seen them lately, I think DH put them in the shed or barn but he says no. So maybe in an insane moment I sold them in my YS.

The Peppermint Fairy is more perfect for Valentines than Christmas especially if you give her a glittery red heart to hold.

Bunnies are just too cute, I'm not, not, not getting any! LOL

I'm loving that fairy, she is gorgeous! Not just for Christmas at all! She will work great as a Valentine's decoration and I'd be finding a place for her to stay out year round--maybe next to a plant in that great window of your's by the table????

I can't wait to see all the things you do with that neat tree, looks like the perfect thing to decorate with ornaments and all. Didn't you buy a metal tree that time we shopped at your antique mall? Did you use it at Christmas and I missed it or did you pass it on to someone? I remember we both thought it was neat, but I had just bought one and didn't want to try to store two.

What a great find on the little bunnies--I can just see them on some stacked plates! You gave me one like the snowman/bunny one last year and it is so darn cute and stayed on my computer table long after the holidays. I know these will make you smile each time you look at them.;o)

Luvs

Yes Luvs, you remembered right on the metal tree we found last Jan. Somehow it was one of the things that got overlooked this year when I pulled out my decorations. I've discovered I overlooked quite a bit in fact. Arrgghh.
I remember getting you the bunny building the snowman...you HAD to have that loving bunnies AND snowmen.
Plus its my favorite one too. LOL.

I already had these two bunny figurines, gifts from a good friend years ago. And I just bought the Love Bunny for my Val decorating. Its real hard for me to resist collecting the Charming Tails seriously, as its so full of delightful little critters. Mice are the main stars of Charming Tails, but their friends are often Binky the Bunny, as well as a racoon and skunk. I love looking at pictures of the series and find them enchanting.
Hopping Down the Bunny Trail
{{gwi:1406885}}

Honey Bunnies
{{gwi:1406886}}

Love Bunny
{{gwi:1406887}}

I saw photos of a whole VILLAGE set up for Christmas of the Charming Tails holiday series. I've attached the link, there is a wide shot then close-ups. Its just darling, and good ideas there for any Village for that matter. That foam stuff looks GREAT to use for Villages!

hugs, Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: Christmas Village Set Up

The fairy is adorable & definitely use for Valentines Day, she will look perfect in a vignette.

Why not use the tree, people use xmas trees year round.

Cute bunnies too!

Well Karen, this works out great for you. You love to shop and with your village you NEED more mice to decorate with it. Your collection you have is so cute and I would of never thought to put these together.

We started a village for DGD this year and I'm already a little overwhelmed thinking she needs so much to display it. Guess we will let time finish for us as we buy some every year. I just love seeing all of yours here on the forum and she took such an interest in them this year that we had to get her started. She's 4, can you imagine what she could have if she keeps collecting through the years?

Karen, would some of the minature things work on your acorn tree. They make them pretty light. I use to have a collection and guess I didn't take very good care of it through the years cuz it's no longer with me. Sigh!

Punk

Punk, not mice..LOL..I just am collecting the Charming Tail bunnies. Tho the whole collection of their critters is hard to resist. I'm not sure if mini stuff would work on the Acorn Tree or not, hadn't thought past candles with it. I will have to do some playing around next Fall and see what I want to do. Little squirrels might be cute too.

That is so sweet your 4 yr old DGD already is starting a Village. I hope she continues as she grows up, it would be fantastic for her. Villages need lots of trees I've found, and I get mine after Xmas sales. Tho this year Dollar Tree had the trees in packs of two! Also watch for tiny accessories at thrift shops. I need to find that list I'd saved from Dept 56 of all the neat stuff you can make easily, or use. Some good ideas on it.

If I can get some of the other Christmas bunnies I want,
I may make them a little Village area next year. It would be fun to try that I think.

hugs, Karen