We had every intention this year of once again heading out to pick a live tree for our family to enjoy through the Holidays. Steve & I both love a fresh tree. (after growing up in the Northwest, who doesn't) Then last week we had a friend tell us Lowe's had all their artificial tree's on clearance. I have to admit, after living here in Idaho the past year 8+ years I've seen more and more artificial tree's. They have been a bit tempting. The thought of no mess with pine needles, or worrying about the tree dying before Christmas. I guess I never knew any different than to have a real tree, not to mention not wanting to have to pay the price for an artificial one. Nonetheless, we thought by buying an artificial tree we would be able to use it year after year. I must say, It was a bit strange however when your used to bundling up to head out in the cold to pick the perfect tree, and then stop off for hot chocolate, verses heading into a warm store, picking out your tree in a box and going for ice cream on the way home. It did seem a bit strange but we all had a good time.
I thought it was quite funny we had to follow an instruction booklet for setting up our "fake" tree. It was like putting a toy together. The kids thought it was a hoot. Especially when they saw that the tree came in 3 different pieces.
Steve was teasing the kids about making sure they remembered to water the tree real good everyday. Yeah right, look at this EASY set up. No mess, or remembering to add 7-up or sugar to the water.
McKenna had fun bending all the branches and getting them in just the right spot.
The tree we bought came with lights on it. We plugged them in as we went to make sure everything worked. Blake expressed concern various times during the course of the evening,that he was concerned about the fact it wouldn't smell like Christmas. Steve informed him we would get a Christmas scent to help it smell yummy.
It had been a long day, Blake didn't quite make it. Just about the time we were done setting up the tree, I noticed Blake had fallen asleep under the tree. We decided to wait and decorate the tree the next day with his help, so we finished off the evening by making some cookies and watching Rudolph.
Here it is! Not to shabby for a FAKE tree. We're enjoying it, I must say. I did go buy 3 PINE scented car fresheners per Steve's request. We hung them on the tree, then came in the house after being gone and it was YUCK! They ended up in the garbage outside and I've since been burning my cinnamon/baked apple candles. If you have any brilliant ideas on how to make our tree smell a bit yummy & fresh, send them our way.
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It looks like you picked a very nice tree!! Even though I miss having a real tree because we've had a fake for a few years, I don't miss trying to water it without making a mess.
I still haven't found a scent that replicates that great fresh pine scent either. So we just go with our favorite- Welcome Home- scent (Salt City brand) or - Home Sweet Home- scent (Scentsy brand.)
Thought of you guys during Festival of Trees last week- Hi McKenna!
I've searched high and low and finally a few years ago I discovered the "tree" scent from Bath and Body Works. It is the only pine scent that I think smells just like our old Christmas trees from the good ol' Northwest. It is yummy...in fact Mel was over the other day and she kept commenting on how good it smells. You can buy it in an oil, candle, spray or plug in. Go check it out and let me know what you think!
By the way...your tree looks beautiful! Although I always loved our fresh trees growing up, I must admit I've really come to love the perks of a "fake" tree! Merry Christmas!
Growing up I vowed to never buy a fake tree w/ the fond memories of picking out a real one every year....but after marrying Matt that vow was quickly tossed out the door. For starters we realized that he was allergic to the pine trees w/ the smell apparently it'd give him headaches and congestion then with the little kids constantly playing w/ the tree at the baby stage and the pine needle mess, oh my goodness...no thank you! We love the fake ones and the fact that they never die. I do miss the smell though but we just use Christmas candles as well, the pine air freshners made me laugh...that pine smell isn't the same though, guess you figured that one out the hard way! Have a happy holiday season, thanks for the address!
I think we are headed in your direction from real to fake. Your tree looks beautiful. Does Lowe's have any left?
Cottage Expressions has some nice pine candles.
I love the finished project! Fake trees are just as cute as real!:) Miss you guys and I hope you have a Happy Holidays!:) Love you!
After last Christmas we bought a tree from Home Depot $75 pre-lit and delivered! We love it! Greg never wanted a fake tree, but our trees always looked fried a week before Christmas! I didn't have to twist his arm too hard. Enjoy your new tree. Have a Merry Christmas!!
It looks so beautiful. I grew up with fake trees...but Ben always had real....it is tempting, but Ben won't have it any other way...Merry Christmas!
Very nice tree...I've converted to the fake trees too. I do miss the pine smell as well.
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Merry Christmas!!!!
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