My Candy Cane Tree
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I call this my candy cane tree. It’s decorated in red and white and can be seen from both inside and outside on the patio. This Christmas tree fits right into my red and white decorating style.
When it’s warm enough, I enjoy sitting under the green gazebo and having morning coffee or afternoon iced tea. I drink both coffee and iced tea year-round. Sitting out there, I can gaze at my candy cane tree, which is just inside the door in my dining space.
Do you recall me buying this red beverage tub at the antique mall last spring? I had placed my asparagus fern in the tub during the summer months.
It occurred to me that it would be a perfect tub to hold my little candy cane Christmas tree when December rolled around.
I didn’t realize I would go with a “theme” for my Christmas tree until the decorating was underway. Somehow, it just happened. It evolved as I added the decorations to the tree branches.
That’s often how I approach decorating. I begin, and somehow, what I didn’t visualize evolves naturally.
Because the color combination of red and white is so special to me, I decided it was a perfect color theme for my candy cane tree. I ended up decorating the tree with red and white candy canes and red and white ornaments.
I tied the ornaments on the candy cane tree branches with just. They stay on better when they’re tied with the jute. Also, pets can’t knock them off and break them. The jute looks more natural than the ornament hooks from the store.
I love the way my candy cane tree lights glow at night and how they are reflected in the glass of the patio door. The colored bottles sitting outside can also be seen from this view.
I consider my patio a living space. It’s so fun to decorate both the inside and the patio of my little one-bedroom apartment. Having the tree here this year means I can enjoy it from inside and outside.
I love your tree and its candy cane decor!
Looks beautiful Brenda!! I'm jealous because I can't put a tree up this year. We are in the middle of selling out house and no reason to get it all out to have to put it back up. We will celebrate Christmas at my daughter's house this year. Maybe I'm not jealous.. haha I won't have to clean up for everyone to come over to our house. haha Have a great day!!!
Brenda, I love all the peppermint and red and white look to your tree! And your container is perfect for it. I bought a Christmas Tree Collar for our tree that was on a fantastic sale, BUT our tree was already up and decorated and I was informed we'll wait and use it next year. Some day we'll eventually get a smaller tree in place of our big one.
Love that you "contained" your tree this year, too! I especially like that the container is on a stand. So cute!!!