That is a gorgeous tree, and you have some really beautiful ornaments. Looks like a ton of work decorating a big tree, but the result just blows me away. Hope your cat behaves. Mine aren't bothering the little trees, but I know if I had a big one, they'd be right up in it before I could blink. LOL. Two would anyway, the boys are brats.
The girls never bother anything.

Oh, your mantle looks pretty too. Fluffing out the green garland is a real pain, that's the part I hate most about decorating I think.

hugs, Karen

Hope you don't mind but fixed your pics. two were way to dark, never would have seen the kitty..

Oh luckygal, your tree is gorgeous! (and I saw the kitty)...like the glowing pic! My favs are those pottery ornaments...ohhhh, pottery calls to me! I love those "blues!" Mantle is beautiful & the sheet music looks awesome there ... and the coche (?) of ornies. TFS your home,,,I'm glad I just have a dog! LOL! Jeanne S.

Thanks Karen. Our 3 cats are pretty well behaved now but a few years ago they knocked the tree down twice. I packed it all away on the 26th of Dec. Hope to keep it up longer this year. Last year and this I piled empty decorative gift boxes all around the bottom so they cannot reach the trunk. Seems to work.

Susieq07, you are going to be a very busy little poster if you keep correcting everyone's pics when you don't like them. If I had thot they were too dark I'd have lightened them myself or likely taken another as lightening the way you did really makes the color look dreadful and not at all how the colors look IRL. However you can certainly abuse anyone's pictures if that's how you want to play on forums. I personally would not do that.

Thanks, Jeanne. I really couldn't resist those pottery ornaments, I love things that are handmade and a bit different. We have 3 cats and a dog and they are all doing fine with the decorations so far this year.

I appreciate the nice remarks.

Luckygal, I think your tree is gorgeous, love the way the colors go from white to blue & white again in layers!

Well e x c u s e meeeeee! but many people do not fix their pics. before posting and we can't even see what the object is, only because many do not know how, and I have had people ask me to fix their pics. for them or have thanked me for doing so, if your happy with yours, that's fine!so I will do no more, just take care of my own, before posting, I will make them the best I can as always, you may want to think about that?

Uh, I don't want to get in the middle of anything, but I truly could not see the cat in the first picture. Just thought you should know. I think Susieq was only trying to help.

glor

Luckygal, your tree is lovely. I've not seen one with the "tiered" lights like that, makes it very unique. So it sure sounds like you have traveled to many places, isn't it wonderful to be able to find treasures like your special ornaments to bring home as special reminders. Those little baskets you crocheted are so cute! I noticed the sheet music too--that was such a cute idea. I'd like to find sheet music for "Amazing Grace" so I could frame it for my DH--he loves that song. Mine would be "One Day at a time", that song has gotten me through lots of rough spots. LOL

Susieq, I'm sure your intent was to be helpful, but it's probably best to ask first. Besides, you would be really busy if you tried to fix MY pics--I'm the world's worst photographer, but that doesn't keep me from wanting to share with all the sweet ladies on this forum.

Let's all remember that "Kindness Matters" and this forum is our place to come and share and enjoy each other and all our decorating endeavors. This is my "happy place" and I look forward to signing on each morning and seeing everyone's posts, just starts my day off right seeing all the pretty "eye candy" and creativity.

Happy Holidays!

Luvs

Wow...I almost missed this.
How beautiful. I love the colors.
That was 'My First Tree' when I was married - Blue & Green.
However, it looked Nothing like yours!
I too like the pottery ornaments, and your collections from many places is wonderful.
TFS

jane

I love the blue and white lights layered, and had not seen the it either. It's nice you have the tall ceilings and can put the tree up on a table like that. It is really beautiful.
Syble

Thanks yachter, Luvs, Jane, and Syble for the nice comments. Always much appreciated. :-)

Stunning, I just got back from Vegas and I don't think any of the trees there would top yours. Enjoyed seeing all your close ups, great ornaments and decorations on the mantel. Loved seeing your tree in the mirror. I love Christmas and all the lights and it won't be long and it'll be over. Sigh

TFS, Punk

Thanks Punk, I've never been to Vegas but I'd love to see the trees. Did you take any inspirational pics?

I really enjoy my tree and like to keep it for 3 or 4 weeks. IKWYM about it's over before we're ready for it to be over. We'll have to take lots of pics and enjoy as much as possible.

Such a beautiful tree! I think i need to learn more from you. :) My Xmas tree!

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