I’m counting it a huge win that the tree is bought, inside, and up as today is only the 2nd. We’re going live this year, since our artificial tree died this summer from a case of mold. I’m hoping this Frasier will open up a bit more so I can shape it up a bit. I think we’ll wait to put on the twinkle lights and hope that happens.
Speaking of which, we had to buy  new ones (see dead artificial tree above) and the boy and I tried desperately to talk IZ into blue lights this year. Nothing doing. We were informed in very stern Danish tones, that  Christmas lights aren’t negotiable, “Red lights outside, white lights inside. That’s the way we’ve always done it.”  Then he gave us that look that informed us were C.R.A.Z.Y for thinking anything else. Here I thought I was being all traditional with a real tree, since my first impulse was to find a vintage silver one. Or better yet, a flocked one! Apparently, there are rules about these things. Danish rules. Why am I just now cluing into this fact?
However, looking at that photo above, I will concede it was probably a good idea to choose white against all the yellow in the room. Â But that doesn’t mean we let him have an easy win. Poor IZ has endured an entire day of, “What did blue ever do to YOU?” and “What exactly do you have against blue, anyway?” It’s the price he pays for avoiding a very public hissy fit in Fred Meyer.
And all this talk of blue lights has me thinking it might be time to paint over this yellow to a more blue (and photography) friendly color. You know, for next year. Because if Halloween teaches us nothing each year, it’s that those cheap import twinkle lights have very short life spans. This year’s twinkle lights will need to be replaced eventually. It may not be a blue Christmas this year, but 2011 already has promise.
I love the tree. We think we’re using my MIL’s artificial one; that’s the plan anyway. My husband has always hated artificial ones(Noble firs all the way) but even he is getting put off by the PRICE. Whoa. I like multi-colored lights myself. That includes blue, red and white. I’m pretty diplomatic, eh? 😉
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I like the multi colored ones with purples in them. 😀 I’d say you’re very diplomatic, Margaret. ~W
You’ve got the Danish C.R.A.Z.Y. inspired Christmas / Hanukkah blues, eh? I’m sorry. I just can’t handle the “glow” of pure blue. Just not my thing. I did offer multicolor. Does that count? 🙂
Meanwhile, I have to hand it to the Home Despots. I prefer supporting my local hardware store, but when it comes to trees – HD can’t be beat. At their price, it would take 7 years to pay for a good “fake” tree – and by then, even the best “fake” tree has seen better days and needs to be replaced…
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I was shocked at the price, considering what we’ve paid in the past. 😀 Yay for a good deal. ~W
Poor Blue. I feel sorry for it, just a little. You found a gorgeous tree, though. 🙂
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It’s beautiful… and considering we basically bought the first tree we looked at and had no idea if it would be OK, I’m loving it. I wish it were a bit more fragrant, but our allergies are probably better off. ~W
Beautiful tree! I had to get a new tree last year for the same reason. Stupid mold.
I had blue lights on my tree for years. I also had silver ornaments. It looked totally Jewish in a very weird kind of way.
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Oof, mold. I feel you. And blue lights and silver would be gorgeous!! ~W
Yay! What a pretty tree–Frasiers are my favorite! Where did you find yours? I think this weekend will be our tree weekend. I’m going through the motions trying to celebrate–sticky bit of blues hanging around, not sure why but really enjoy reading your posts and remembering that we are not alone in our feelings. Thanks for setting my intention in motion!
Hopefully we will find some time for a cup acheer together soon, and game would be even better!
Blessings to you and yours!