Not too long ago I was discussing Christmas trees and decorations.
I have always had a vision of what my tree should look like. Over the years I have slowly added to my collection of ornaments. I love trees that sparkle and shine. When going down the roads after a fresh snowfall I love the color of the lights as they shine through the snow. That is what I try to capture.
Each year I buy one special ornament that fits into my vision. I often get this after the holidays and buy something on sale - 60% off is hard to ignore.
I started with a small tree - very similar to the one that bikerchic posted above. Then graduated to a larger tree and now have this new one.
The older ornaments are being replaced with glass, mirrored, silver, and the new acrylics. They are no colored ornaments. But the lights are all colored. The ornaments pick up the light colors and reflect them. I have never used the silver tinsel. I had cats and they tend to try to eat it which can cause a very expensive trip to the vet. So my icicles are glass or clear plastics
Now I slowly replace the older ornaments for those that fit the vision. Last year the building I live in received quite a few ornaments that had been retired from the collection. Kinda nice to see them there.
I will be retiring a few more this year.
So here it is - this year's vision.
