I always LOVED helping decorate the tree when I was growing up. My parents have this awesome star tree topper that lights up and has an angel in the middle. I adore it because it’s a star AND an angel. I’m hoping my mother will “gift” it to me someday.
For now, we have a star only, although we’ve had an angel in the past too…
This is our tree in the morning sun, coming through the windows from the front doors of the house.
Below the tree is a large piece of folded felt, in order to protect any precious ornaments (such as the vintage one pictured below) that may fall since our entire living room is tile flooring…
…and since cute little ones like to “play” around and with the ornaments (don’t worry, the bottom of the tree is decorated sparsely and with child-friendly ornaments only).
The tree has three different gold and crystal-like garlands.
And a little photo gallery of my babies.
This ornament is from a shop in Seaside, FL, one of our favorite places to vacation.
And this one reminds me of this hard candy that my Grandmother ALWAYS had on hand, every Christmas.
I just think this bird is beautiful.
I’ve always been a big fan of the artist Mary Englebreit and this is her version of Santa.
I’m not “big” on snowmen since I’ve never lived anywhere where it snows but for some reason I couldn’t resist this little guy with his sequins inside.
And I love bulbs too. This is one of my favorites.
And here is a shot of the tree at night. As you can see the pre-lit tree has somewhat failed us. Please just focus your eyes on the top half of the tree and ignore the alternating dark spots. I have chosen to do so myself this year… 
Hope you enjoyed seeing our tree. I do love the symbol of the Christmas tree and think it’s such a beautiful part of the home at the holidays. And I just LOVE ornaments!!
I’m linking up to Thrifty Decor Chick’s Christmas Tree Party!
sooo beautiful!!
even if not all lit up it’s beautiful!….I’m finding I enjoy decorating our tree more and more every year…looking at all the ornaments from the past…ones my kids made, ones that were given to us over the years…so much fun!
Gorgeous tree! I love all of the ornaments but I think the “Joy” one is my fave…although I really like the snowman too…LOL!
Lovely tree! I love how the tree becomes a trip down memory lane after years and years of collecting ornaments…. so much fun!
beautiful! my prelit tree has had its share of “lit” issues too
Oh I just love a good Christmas tree.
And you got a great one.
Hey Elaine, thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog…I love Christmas and can’t help but decorate till the cows come home! lol
Your tree is lovely and I love it that your ornaments have special meaning. We too, have just a star for a topper, our angel finally got to old to put on the top..seriously, she was looking pretty sad!
Hope you’ll come visit me again.
Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas
Hugs!
Missy
Hi, Elaine, thanks for stopping by. your tree is just beautiful, so tall & sparkly with all those special ornaments. Merry Christmas!
wow! Beautiful tree. I love it.
BEAUTIFUL tree and BEAUTIFUL ornaments.
Very nice!! Want to come decorate my tree?
Oh, I just love your tree! Looks great.
I am so there with you. I got nothing, lower that 24″ Aff.
My tree is currently sporting ornaments about three feet up and all on one side. HOT.
Your tree is lovely, I love the bird ornament!
Ooooo! Such a pretty tree! I love it!