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Friday, December 17, 2010

~little trees~

We have an enormous tree that I may not photograph until 2014 and a little kitchen tabletop tree on the bar which I jokingly call the autopsy table. I have been fussing with gingerbread cookies for this tree all week. One hard earned tip, chill the dough for two days at least. One day for me was not chilled enough for my dough to roll out properly. The second day was soooo much easier. I made extra cookies to give away to our neighbors. All my cookie cutters are from garage sales. The star and diamond shapes are from vintage cookie cutters.








The next tree is a smaller one that I believe to be vintage. We bought it at an estate sale last weekend. It is marked Japan on the bottom and has signs of age on the berries. It looks perfect on the table with the funky lamp.







We paid five dollars for this little tree and  I felt that was a bit pricey but had to have it. Maybe I can talk CC into taking pictures of the large tree with her swanky camera for me.

I am linking with Laurie at Bargain Hunting (and Chatting) With Laurie for Some of My Favorite Things Saturday link party because Christmas trees are some of my favorites. Do visit Laurie who is definitely another favorite of mine.

grace surrounds us
Olive
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26 comments:

  1. Julie MarieDecember 17, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Hi Olive... your gingerbread tree is so cute and I love your new little vintage tree... Hope we get to see your big tree before 2014... tee hee hee!... happy decorating to you!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeDecember 17, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Love your kitchen tree, it is so cute and the gingerbread ornaments are just perfect. The little vintage one is such a cute find. Both are wonderful. Hugs, Marty

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  3. RazmatazDecember 17, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    I love both of your trees, and the more I see that lamp, the more I like it.

    Autopsy table.?????we need an explanation of that one.!

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  4. Donna@Conghaile CottageDecember 17, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    I LOVE little trees!!! They are SO much fun!!! Yours are beautiful, I LOVE the kitchen one...I have an ivy in my kitchen that I strung cookie cutters on. I like your tree much better!
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  5. The Charm of HomeDecember 17, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    How sweet! I love your little trees. The gingerbread is adorable in the kitchen and the little vintage tree is a charmer. Have a Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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  6. SouthhamsdarlingDecember 18, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    Olive, I adore that little Christmas Tree that you "had to have"! And your other tree looks gorgeous with those gingerbread cookies. I always love reading your Blog.

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  7. Nita StacyDecember 18, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Your gingerbread cookies are adorable. And that was a great price for that vintage bottle brush tree!

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  8. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogDecember 18, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    You did good with the gingerbread ornaments! The tree looks festive...& yummy!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  9. LynnDecember 18, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Kitchen trees are the best Olive! Gotta work on trying to fit one into my itty-bitty kitchen-enjoy:@)

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  10. Carol at SerendipityDecember 18, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Love your trees. A tree decorated with gingerbread is the best.

    Have a wonderful holiday week.

    Carol

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  11. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 18, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Such a cute kitchen tree! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  12. Nice and Easy AntiquesDecember 18, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    I think that $5 is a deal, my friend! It's the cutest thing!!!!

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  13. Rachel Noelle PallasDecember 18, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    ~*~*Adorable Christmas Decor Olive!! Hugs~Rachel~*~*~*

    *French Farmhouse 425*

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  14. MollyDecember 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Like the cookie idea, Have wonderful Christmas. Love Molly xx

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  15. DebbiedoosDecember 18, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Wonderful little gingerbread tree. I am going to do a kitchen one next year...they are just too cute!

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  16. SueDecember 18, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Even as a kid, I always thought it was so cool when someone had cookies on their tree for decorations!!! You pulled off a little masterpiece, Miss Olive! Cute AND edible. I also like your sweet tree next to the vintage lamp. I can remember those lampshades from the 50's era. I think my parents still use theirs. :-) I am wishing you a very Merry Christmas now- I'll be a busy little bee all next week and won't be doing much visiting. I've been bad for a couple of weeks now. :-( Now you be good so Santa won't leave ya a piece of coal!
    Christmas hugs, Sue

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  17. Viva la CottageDecember 18, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    I adore the Olive the other reindeer story!

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  18. Bargain Decorating with LaurieDecember 18, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Oh Olive, I love your gingerbread cookie tree! What a delightful kitchen tree, and I also love that you hung some vintage cookie cutters on it. Your gingerbread looks great to me (I had to laugh about the autopsy table)! I would definitely have paid $5 for that pretty vintage tree. I think that wasn't a bad price for such a vintage beauty. I love it. What a lucky find! I'm so glad to have this post linked to Favorite Things Saturday, and what a kind comment you made about me in this post! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. laurie

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  19. Olga PoltavaDecember 18, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    The cookie cutters and gingerbread cookies make perfect Christmas ornaments.
    Happy Holidays!!!

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  20. UnknownDecember 19, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    love the quirky tree! and those ornaments- yum- I swear I can smell them....

    Karen

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  21. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Olive,
    I love the tree with the gingerbread! Looks great.
    and the little tree from the estate sale is so delightful.

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  22. Low Tide High StyleDecember 19, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    I love both of your sweet little trees! And yes we need a picture of your big tree too!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    Kat :)

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  23. Blooming Rose MusingsDecember 20, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    Your trees are adorable. I love your gingerbread ornaments and they are perfect on that tree. Christmas is so much fun. I imagine you and your daughter are having a great time!

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  24. Privet and HollyDecember 20, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Sweet...I love having
    'lots of different little
    trees in addition to the
    main event. Love those
    scrabble tiles!
    xx Suzanne

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  25. ValDecember 21, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    I heart your kitchen tree.

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  26. Life in RehabDecember 22, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I miss my little tree collection, and I totally love your kitchen tree.

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