Vintage Inspired Farmhouse Christmas Tree-2017

Our Christmas tree changes every year and though it changes I always try to use some of the same elements. You can see each of our trees from 2010-2014 in this post. Our 2015 tree can be seen here and it is actually the same tree I have up in our master bedroom this year. Our tree last year was a new one. I had fun using all the bottle brush trees on it.

Here is our 2017 tree! I used the same tree from last year. I however did not realize how small the tree actually is. I was not happy with the height of the tree so I came up with a way to give it more height by placing it in a vintage style laundry basket. To conceal the bottom of the tree I just placed a blanket in the basket. Thankfully the tree just sits right on top snug as a bug.

The past few days it has been overcast, cold and rainy making for wonderful Christmas weather but terrible for trying to take pics. I used white lights as well as a few strands of red and green.

I used the same ric rac ribbon from last year plus jingle bell ribbon from our 2015 tree. This year I added red bead garland.

I purchased some new vintage inspired ornaments from Cracker Barrel. I immediately fell in love with this holly one.

I also brought home some mercury glass ornaments from there as well.

Speaking of Cracker Barrel ornaments I used my vintage inspired snowflake ornaments from a few years back that I also purchased at CB. I just love Cracker Barrel during the holidays! Don't you?

One of my favorite ornaments are my glittered jingle bell deer that came from the Dollar Store about three years ago I think it was. As you can see I also used tinsel on the tree again. I used it a few years back and thought it was the perfect touch for this years tree. Gives it that extra sparkle.

After 5 years our Capiz Shell star quit working. Instead of running out and spending money on a new star I decided to use my book page wreath that I made a few Christmases ago. It took forever to make but I sure do love it! 

With the main tree lifted up off the ground I had room for a smaller tree as well. It is actually the top of a past tree that no longer was usable as a whole. So before you throw out your old artificial trees think about how the tops make a great mini trees!

Stick star came from the Dollar Spot at Target. I think that was last year but may have been the year before.

My favorite little Christmas pillow.

Santa is always watching so you better be good!:)

This little lady says check back soon. I will be sharing our Christmas mantel next and you do not want to miss it! I will give you a hint-I used something from the Hearth & Hand line at Target to create it.

Sharing at these wonderful blogs:
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