The trees of Christmas and a dilemma . . .

The following are pictures from our whimsical tree at the rear of the shop.  It has many of the same ornaments as half of the tree in the front window—actually, most of them.

But it’s the first tree in about 25 years that has me thinking “multi-colored lights!  Take a look:

The following are of a trio of Christmas finials by Penny McAllister.

A helpful guy brings the tree!

Too bad he can’t be enlisted to shovel the real thing!

A great nightlight with a bubble candle on top!

Wine gift bags and totes in a variety of delightful colors.  They are monogram-able, too!

Okay—so for the BIG question . . . Would this tree have looked better with multi-colors lights?

Do you use multi-colored lights in your Christmas décor or are you in the “clear lights camp.”  I’ve always used clear lights, but I love to see a house lit-up with multi-colored lights.  I bought some vintage multi-colored lights at the flea market this weekend.  I have to say, though, I love the hues of the vintage lights!  Does anyone know if you can find those hues in new bulbs?  If so, who makes them?

Fortunately, my husband agrees with my clear lights rule, but my friend and her husband disagree on the use of colored lights on their family tree.  They’ve reached a compromise—of sorts.  Do you have the same issue in your house?  How have you resolved your dilemma?

I’d love to hear from you . . .

Thanks for your indulgence!

Christmas tree—the other half

Now for the inside room of the window display . . .

this side of the window is decked-out in a vintage whimsy style.

these snowmen are playing and tumbling through the tree . . .

I love these pipe cleaner snowflakes with their foil reflector centers . . .

More snowmen . . .

a spray of green glitter adds sparkle to the tree.

a cone to fill with treats and a reflector star . . .

peace . . . joy . . . noel! these ceramic spheres are perfect for almost any holiday display.

mr. deer is part of a trio of characters from the late penny mcallister.

you can bring a vintage feel to any home with this bottle brush and ornament wreath—a personal favorite!

these snowmen can carry you through Christmas and beyond!

this reflector garland will add the vintage whimsy to your tree, your mantel, your staircase—it’s up to your imagination!

mercury glass trees with a space odyssey appeal . . .

Perhaps you’ve seen something that will add some whimsy to your Christmas decor.

more trees to come, plus recipes from our open house!

thanks for your indulgence!

after thought--i was thinking--while i'm generally a white-lights-on-the-trees only person, i was thinking i would LOVE multi-colored lights on this tree. what do you think?