We live in an area with many tree farms. Many people do not realize the work that goes into growing Christmas trees. The trees need to be planted, trimmed and harvested. Many of the farms plant a variety of trees because of the different rate of growth for each species of tree. Because we live close to several of the tree farms we go out and cut our own tree each... [Read more]
After having a gorgeous artificial Christmas tree a few years ago, I started to realize that maybe I didn’t need to have live plants afterall. I don’t have a very good reputation for keeping plants alive for too long. I even managed to kill a cactus once, which takes a considerable amount of talent. I was out shopping at a local craft store one afternoon... [Read more]
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to touch your life in a very special way? They are the people that from the first time you meet them you know that you have just made a friend. I was blessed with this kind of relationship with one of my dearest friends. She is very giving and caring. It is no great surprise that one of her hobbies is making and also collecting... [Read more]
There are many themes to choose from when decorating our Christmas trees. An Angel Christmas tree theme is one of the most delightful. Angels bespeak the glorious joy of Christmas as do few other themes. If you choose Angels as your Christmas tree focus, you’re in luck! Angels connote the divine, mystical, glorious and protective beings beloved around the world. If... [Read more]