Two years ago, I started our Travel Christmas Tree.
I had seen a purple tree and fallen in love with the fun color. I got a four foot tree that was only 20 dollars and was determined to turn it into something special. When my husband and I first began dating we went out of the country to Puerto Rico. While we were there we bought two Christmas tree ornaments. We were there in March but he knew my love of Christmas and we said that this could be our travel thing. Some people buy magnets or key chains or pencils.... we buy a Christmas ornament.
This is one of the two ornaments we bought in Puerto Rico. I use it as our tree topper since it's in the shape of a star.
The hummingbird was also from P.R. My mom and I have long history with hummingbirds so when I saw this, I knew I had to get it.
The tree on the right hand side is from a local spot called Apple Hill. Set in foothills leading over to Lake Tahoe is a place where in the fall you can pick pumpkins, drink cider and eat fudge. Then in the winter you can cut down your own Christmas tree. We went a few years ago for the fall and had a fun time. This was a handmade ornament from a vendor there and it was perfect for our tree. Then you'll see the two bears at the Palm Springs Aerial Tram. We were just there in November so this is a recent addition. Then of course there's an ornament from our Seattle Trip and a visit to Muir Woods...
We visiting Coronado and San Diego in July and found this hand painted ornament of the island.
We have our ornament from Dollywood, the Smokey Mountains and of course our favorite winery in Napa- Castillo De Amirosa also known as the Castle Winery.
I haven't been able to find a tree skirt that I love for this tree so this year I got a little crafty and bought some felt and made my own until I find one that I love. This one is all felt and I cut out the United States, California and West Virginia.
There's memento's from San Francisco, Great America, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Kings games and the Jelly Belly Factory tour.
The recent fires in Gatlinburg had me very upset. I've been going there since I was two years old so in June when I was able to take my husband there for the first time it was just perfect. We rode the famous chair lift to the top of the mountain and bought this ornament. Now they've had a fire and are currently out of operation.
While in Pigeon Forge we visited the Titanic museum. If you know my husband then you know he has a deep love of the Titanic.
So that's just a little bit of our travel tree. Next year I'm hoping to have the perfect skirt and even more ornaments to add to it! Maybe something from New York and overseas.
I make it no secret. I love Christmas! I love the music, the movies, the decorations, the baking, trees, presents... you name it and if it's Christmas then I love it. So now that Halloween is over, I'm allowed to decorate the house. And before you Thanksgiving lovers scream, "What about Thanksgiving?!" Well my response is nothing goes better with the photos of the Turkey than a Christmas tree in the background. So there. So guess what happened when Halloween ended?
Christmas decorating! I've got two trees complete and a third one started. I've got 4 more trees to put up but I can't do those until after my bridal shower on Saturday. Want a little sneak peek at the finished ones? Well there's my red movie theme tree...
And our purple travel tree. We get an ornament everywhere we go in our travels and we started a tree last year that holds them all. This year we added three ornaments one being our wedding cake. Don't worry full photos of the trees coming soon.
I also broke out the Christmas cd's so I'll be singing White Christmas, Deck the Halls and the 12 days of Christmas songs from now until December 31st. I've also got my DVR working overtime recording all of the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movies. I've added a lot to my collection over the last few months thanks to my mom! She finds them for me and sends them to me. I'm a sucker for ones starring Candace Cameron Bure This is one of my favorites...
What can I say, Christmas is my spirit animal. I could seriously live in this season all year long. It's my favorite. It is a little odd for me now to be driving around 75 degree weather singing white Christmas. I grew up in West Virginia with snowing holidays so I've at least got to experience them. Don't you just love the holidays!!!
