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November 28, 2016
Christmas

Picking Out the Tree

Picking out your Christmas Tree

LOCATION: Good Earth Garden Center

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Growing up we never had a real Christmas tree but we did have strong traditions of decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving. Transforming our house into Christmas Thanksgiving weekend is so dear to me and three years ago we started the tradition of picking out a real tree to place in our home. I’m such a tradition queen (and a lover of Christmas) that both have to happen before the end of Thanksgiving weekend.

This year we celebrated Bruce’s birthday with both sides of the family, met Chris (my little brother’s) new girl friend, saw Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (finally), and played a bunch of new games with my family – all good (great!) things but that made Sunday the only unplanned day and so it became the day to pick out our tree. As I was falling asleep Saturday night, I noticed that the place we always go to (2015, 2014, 2013) was closed on Sundays and I had a mild mini crisis 😉 I have a hard time when things don’t go according to my plans. My personality is just so wired that way – it’s something Jesus and I are working on (being more flexible.) It is tradition for us to go to Ricks, but I resolved to break out of that tradition to keep my other tradition of decorating. Sunday I called up another local garden center we like to go to and asked if they had Christmas trees. When they said  yes, I cheered!

Meg joined us as we picked out our tree and helped me with all the set up. I joked that I won’t know how to put Christmas lights on my tree when she can’t help me set up anymore because she has done it the last couple years! We also watched Frozen while we set up for Christmas which was completely magical and will forever remind me of seeing it in Theaters Thanksgiving Weekend 2013. Bruce was busy setting up the HTC Vive we bought on Black Friday for his Birthday so the Christmas decorating was followed by all experiencing virtual reality in a crazy way! Playing games in the Vive is seriously unlike anything else!

Picking out our Christmas tree is an experience I’ll always cherish (even when my plans don’t go as planned.) There is nothing more concrete that Christmas is coming than setting up your Christmas tree! It’s good to fully embrace the season. Here’s to Christmas 2016. May your days be merry & bright.

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  1. Ashley says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    What an absolutely stunning Christmas tree! I LOVE your quirky ornaments too. I imagine having a fresh tree makes the house smell so beautifully — I wish I could have one but I don’t trust my dogs not to drink the water bowl lol.

    Xoxo,

    Ashley || Sed Bona

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    • Oak & Oats says

      November 29, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      Having a fresh tree is a dream! And thanks so much! WE have a lot of fun & quirky ornaments for sure!

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  2. Katie says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    I’ve always had a fake tree too, but I’m excited to get a real one someday!

    Katie | WillowAndWhiteBlog.com

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    • Oak & Oats says

      November 29, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      YAY! one day!

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  3. Samantha says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    I love that Meg is a part of this tradition! One day we’ll buy a real tree and it will be magical!

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    • Oak & Oats says

      November 29, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      YAY! #megandthemayberrys

      Reply
  4. Abi says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    I love your mantle display!!!

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    • Oak & Oats says

      November 29, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:12 am

    Your tree is adorable! I love all the unique Christmas ornaments! I love getting to decorate 🙂

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  6. Kristin Cook says

    November 29, 2016 at 5:08 am

    Oh my gosh! I LOVE your mantle! Where did you get the canvas on the right?!

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    • Oak & Oats says

      November 29, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      It was a gift but you can see the designers Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshcarnley/

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  7. Susannah says

    November 29, 2016 at 11:59 am

    I love your mantle so much! Our new house has a HUGE mantle so I’m getting all the tips on how to style it! <3

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    • Oak & Oats says

      November 29, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      I love that you have a huge mantle! So fun!

      Reply

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