Today’s guest blogger is the effervescent KariAnne of Thistlewood Farm.
Kari and I share something in common. . . ‘the dream’ . . . we both made huge lifestyle changes leaving the city for the country.
While I moved from a capital city to the sea in Australia, Kari moved from a big city to a beautiful farmhouse in Kentucky, USA. You can read all about her move and her beautiful farmhouse here.
I knew as soon as I discovered Kari’s blog Thistlewood Farm, that she was a fun, generous and completely down to earth lady. Her posts about everyday life, family and DIY in her gorgeously renovated farmhouse are always witty and humorous. . . making you feel like you know her personally.
I’m sure you will love Kari and Thistlewood Farm (did I tell you her farmhouse is gorgeous?). . .
So if like me, you’d like to stalk her. . . you can visit her on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest as well. . . but before you do, check out what she has to say below about Christmas trees.
Thanks Kari ♥
Why do you think that people count the Christmas trees in their homes?
Really.
If you haven’t noticed, the number of Christmas trees in a person’s home is definitely a hot topic of conversation on the party circuit this year.
All over America right now at Christmas parties, people are asking that all-important question…..”How many Christmas trees did you put up this year?”
Why?
“Why?” is the question I want to ask when they ask me.
When Santa’s checking his list does he say, “Well….they haven’t really been that good this year, but they do have 18 trees. So load ’em up.”
I think to myself, sometimes it’s not the number, but the simplicity of one.
One extra-special tree that glitters and glistens and signifies all of the wonder and joy of the Christmas season.
One special tree with glittered birds and tiny nests and mirrored snowflakes.
If I were stranded on a desert island and I could only take one tree along for my desert island stay, it would be this one.
And I would contentedly lay on a sandy beach and gaze up into its glittered branches.
So the next time you are at a Christmas party and you are asked that age old question about your Christmas trees.
Just smile to yourself and say, “I have one…. and it’s spectacular.”
Kerryanne,
Thank you so much my wonderful friend for this opportunity 🙂 You are such a blessing to me. My Christmas tree and I thank you!
blessings,
karianne
It’s kind freaky that both of your names are almost the same! KariAnne, I love your tree – it’s pretty and elegant and simple and rustic all rolled into one 🙂 With a tree like that, you don’t need any others!
That being said, I usually put up three trees – one in the family room with a snowflake theme, a white one in the dining room with colourful decorations, and my “treasure tree” in the loft with all the decorations I grew up with. Although this year I may have to restrain myself, because it’s possible we may have two foster puppies in the house and, well, puppies + Christmas trees = accident waiting to happen! 😉
What a lucious tree. 🙂 I love all the neutral colors and how you decorated that sweet little nook.
This tree is STUNNING!! LOVE!
Drool-worthy without a doubt!
I’m with those who only put up 1 tree. ONE is enough — we have 5 gorgeous daughters & 1 handsome son, so during all the years I would make or buy new, special ornament sets that came with 6 ornaments. That # was just what seemed right to me. All these years later, 4 of my girls are married, 2 with children, & my youngest daughter at 25 & my fun son at 13½ are at home with Mom & Dad. Each of the children now have complete sets of all the different ornament sets purchased through the years. They will add to them with their own traditions, & now sometimes I get to put up my “special” Victorian or French ornaments, & the kids at home choose the rest from the boxes. We all enjoy knowing that some of the ornaments are the same: whether it be in Tennessee, Louisiana, Washington, or Idaho. Traditions that carry on are GREAT!
Love it. I am following her now.
What an amazing tree and such a fabulous focal point by the stairs.
The colour scheme is perfect.
I usually only have one tree at home (although occasionally this does get added to LOL) – but at work it is a Christmas forest and they all have to match. One of the reasons for so many at work is we are restricted to small trees that can be placed on top of cabinets and don’t bush out too much – I think I put up 8 last year…
Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous tree with us.
Toni xx
Great post, I love the tree and I follow Thistlewood. Love the blog and yours as well. Happy Thanksgiving.
I love, love , love this white tree!!!!
I have actually never heard of anyone putting up more than one tree!
i love your subtlety Karianne.
well put.
Beautiful images! Thanks for sharing. Kissy.