I like my christmas with extra christmas on it. There are 5 “trees” this year. Let’s start with the kitchen tree. Orange slices and ceramic ornaments. This was a pretty spontaneous assemblage and I love it so much.
The little norfolk pine has mini, neutral colored glass ornaments (estate sale find) so pretty.
I decorated and then knocked this stick tree over twice. Adequately weighting the base is so key. I added a bunch more ballast (pennies, nickels and dimes) to the vase and it’s solid now. Another Pro Tip for stick trees – don’t look for one perfect stick- bundle a couple excellent sticks together. Packing tape works really well and you can cover it with fabric or ribbon.
The tree garland was knitted by my sister- i love taking it out every year.
The cardinal is made from the merry wobbler pattern with these modifications.
If some is good then more is better does apply to christmas decorations. I added another little stick tree for overflow – and it can hold the silly amount of happy geese I’m making now.
And the big guy. All my Mom’s antique ornaments. So twinkly. It’s got a new base this year – an antique cast iron mini tree stand. I’ve been looking for one for ages, it’s brilliant. The star on top is made using this method but with paper and foil.
I’m basking in all the christmas and making plans for 2026. The first big event of the year will be the 100 day stitch book. If you plan on doing it now is a great time to join the (totally optional) stitch club community. You’ll have a chance to get oriented and you get the remainder of the 2025 for free.
I’m also shipping lots of calendars, making gifts and working on a couple top secret projects I’ll share in the new year.
Love the stick trees! They are fun year round. I received your 2026 calendar, my favorite!!!
Your handmade and antiques Christmas is so pretty. Like a breath of fresh air!
Blessings and small joys to Ann who sends us joyful posts!
Oh my goodness. All those trees make me just giddy! I’m looking forward to the 100 day stitch book 2026.
I discovered your newsletter a few months ago and so happy I did. My only disappointment is that I found it rather late in life. There are so many things I want to make it’s hard to decide!
Thank you.
I love the geese and your trees have given me ideas for next year.
I love all your sweet little trees!
Merry December to you & yours!
Love all the phoros, trees, and everything so much. Huge gratitude to you, Ann. Any chance your sister would share the knitting pattern for the trees on the garland? Probably so simple, but I’m not quite sure… Thx much.
Merry Christmas Ann. It’s not Christmas until I see your collection of Christmas trees each year! Cheers, Wendy
Merry Christmas Ann!
Thanks for your generous and inspired sharing! I’ve been making chickens and fish all week:)