Natures Bones - Pretty Upcycled Christmas Tree
3 Materials
$25
Easy
Out for a walk with my pup, I came across a 7-foot fallen tree branch. It was beautiful! I thought perhaps I'd plunk it onto the patio for the winter to display snowfalls and icicles and provide an illuminated silhouette during winter evenings . However, as I pulled it through the front door its presence in the room dictated that it would stay indoors...
Our home is rich in limestone, wood varieties, iron and other natural materials so it fit in like an old shoe. (ok, more like a new Birkenstock) Never would I have imagined that this lifeless piece would look fabulous everywhere I placed (dragged) it. The "Branch" in its naked state is an effective space filler in our open concept environment; it creates a striking illusion of division within the areas while casting an enchanting visual from every angle. I was in love. Tree hugging is one thing but I just took it to a whole new level. Hence the affectionately labelled 'Design Asylum' that we call home.
Even without lights and embellishments, it's hauntingly beautiful...
Our existing Christmas inventory are blues and burlap so I opted for a much deserved, long overdue ‘femme’ feel. With all boys in the house, I’d never “girlied.” I was tickled pink (he he) that finally I'd have pinks and purples added to the décor.
Trimming the tree consisted of snapping tips of branches to create a softened silhouette and prevent folks from losing an eye when sauntering by. While decorating, I found myself reminiscing about the game KerPlunk, a favourite Christmas gift. If an ornament or stem weren't secured just so, the whole dang thing would collapse. And did. Twice. KerPlunk!
Not only was the tree free but all of the lighting and ornaments were purchased at the Dollar Store. In total, the whole thing cost less than $25. What a deal!
Come Spring, ornaments will be replaced with birds, flowers and butterflies. She's a keeper...
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
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Love this.. Very pretty!!
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I love that you saw the beauty in the fallen tree and that you brought it inside. This definitely could be a year round tree. I can picture Easter eggs hanging from it. Halloween with bats and ghost, that would be amazing!
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