We picked up a Holiday tree today. (To celebrate both Christmas and Yule in our house) This is going to be our third holiday season in this cozy little apartment of ours and so, our third tree.
Year one we received the tree as a gift. Our son was just three months old, and we had a happy and tiny little tree, which was actually the top of some other too large tree. I'd say it was about a foot and a half or so. Cute for our first ever tree together.
Year two we were settled in to our home and set out on a mission to get a tree. Driving only a small Honda Accord we thought it was perfect that we lived in equal (and close) walking distance of two tree lots. We chose one and went to visit it. We came home with a 3 foot tree that cost us $29.95 plus tax. Ouch! It's all we could afford at the time so we took it not knowing better.
Year three (this year) we took my Mother-in-law's offer (and advice) to go get one at Home Depot. WOW! What a shocker to walk in and see a huge 6 footer for only $24 plus tax. We were thrilled at how large we could go for the same price we shelled out last year. Also, size wise, we could go much bigger this year. We have tried many arrangements in our 10 by 12 living room and our current one is the perfect one all around. It gives us the most space, light, and room for a tree. Even with two couches. We shall be pros at organizing small places by the time we move out of here.
My husbands family is a Douglas fir type of family. I personally prefer the Noble fir. I think they look more Christmassy. But so far all three have been the former. Next year maybe we will try the Noble fir.
At any rate, don't shop at tree lots, especially if you don't have a lot of cash to waste. Happy Holidays!
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Year one we received the tree as a gift. Our son was just three months old, and we had a happy and tiny little tree, which was actually the top of some other too large tree. I'd say it was about a foot and a half or so. Cute for our first ever tree together.
Year two we were settled in to our home and set out on a mission to get a tree. Driving only a small Honda Accord we thought it was perfect that we lived in equal (and close) walking distance of two tree lots. We chose one and went to visit it. We came home with a 3 foot tree that cost us $29.95 plus tax. Ouch! It's all we could afford at the time so we took it not knowing better.
Year three (this year) we took my Mother-in-law's offer (and advice) to go get one at Home Depot. WOW! What a shocker to walk in and see a huge 6 footer for only $24 plus tax. We were thrilled at how large we could go for the same price we shelled out last year. Also, size wise, we could go much bigger this year. We have tried many arrangements in our 10 by 12 living room and our current one is the perfect one all around. It gives us the most space, light, and room for a tree. Even with two couches. We shall be pros at organizing small places by the time we move out of here.My husbands family is a Douglas fir type of family. I personally prefer the Noble fir. I think they look more Christmassy. But so far all three have been the former. Next year maybe we will try the Noble fir.
At any rate, don't shop at tree lots, especially if you don't have a lot of cash to waste. Happy Holidays!
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1 comment:
Nice tree! You've been a pro at organizing for years! Now you can and are teaching others how. Words are a powerful thing to share with the world, and you're getting better and better at it! I'm proud of you...always.
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