The Other Christmas Tree

It started with the beaded snowflake, and a few silver balls. I wanted the tree to be simple for our new aqua room. Who am I kidding? Once the silver balls were in place along came . . .I don't love the tree's final look and thought that rather than show it to you, I'd get lost in a bokeh boogie. Not fair you say? O.K. Here are before and after shots (minus the finishing touch of ornaments in the pot). And here's what the same little topiary fir looked like last year. We've had this tree for four years now–– I think it's time for planting.

And this obsessed Chrsitmas tree decorator/photographer needs to chill.