Thursday, a Christmas Tree, and Etsy

Star Tree Topper Vintage courtesy of Plantdreaming

Just a over a week until Christmas and my own tree is certainly worse for the wear. It has been loved to death by a very grabby 16-month-old and I swear I can see it quaking when she enters the room. Still, I love having a tree up in the house- the smell, the glittery lights, the beginnings of what will hopefully become a giant ornament collection.

Last week Vivi decorated her dream tree and this week I am going to give it a try. I'm going to put together the type of tree I would love to have up in the kids' playroom. Poking around for this project made me wish I could have a tree up year round, but I doubt there is a fir or spruce out there that would volunteer for that job!

For catching all the needles and well-loved ornaments-

Oilcloth Christmas Tree skirt courtesy of ModernJune

The necessary sparkle and shine-

Garland 6 ft long, silver courtesy of dearmarie

Vintage Mercury Glass Garland - cherry red courtesy of FrivolousCottage

Shimmering Pine Cone Ornaments courtesy of BBsForBabies

Turquoise Blue With Glittering Snowflakes Glass Holiday Ornament courtesy of ornamentsbydeb

Some soft, colorful characters-

Needle felted snowman courtesy of snowmancentral

Four snowsuit Baby Ornaments or Pocket Dolls courtesy of MiniMonster

Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer Moon Bun courtesy of moonscreations

magenta eco felt knitimal ornament courtesy of greenstarstudio

Some a little less soft, but just as wonderful....

Gnome ornament courtesy of MiquetteOnline

Raptor Boy Ornament courtesy of raptorbaby

Snowman Ornament/ Aqua Blue Hat courtesy of holidaysparkle

Custom Ornament for Elise courtesy of ceceliahayes

Red Cardinal Mini Bells Christmas Ornaments- Set of Three courtesy of KIMONOS

The Little Squirrel courtesy of JAustinRyan

We Fly Together- Original Paper Ornament courtesy of MissAvocado

Finally, the big guy himself!

Primitive Folk Art Santa Christmas Tree Ornament- Hand painted courtesy of Prairiecottagerose

Santa Clothespin Ornament courtesy of underpinnings

So keep your fingers crossed my real tree makes it until Christmas… I may wind up with only my dream tree standing.