Our Christmas Tree

While I love the smell and shape of a real Christmas Tree, I've resolved myself to using a fake tree for 3 reasons:
1. I can set it up as early as I'd like, without fear that the needles will drop.
2. I utterly detest stringing lights on a tree. A prelit Christmas tree is the answer to my prayers!
3. My hubby's father was a firefighter, and a real tree was a big no-no in their home for safety reasons.

Without further ado, I present to you, our family's Christmas Tree:

It is not a themed tree, nor does it have matching colours, or coordinating ornaments. It's a good ole fashioned traditional tree, with ornaments gathered over the years. While growing up, my mother would buy me ornaments each year, and throughout my college years, they would hang on my puny 1 foot high tree. I eventually gathered enough ornaments for a full size tree.

Each year I add to my tree, such as this new Tree Topper.

While I do sew and quilt, I bought this tree skirt at a craft fair for far less money than I could have even made it for.

A night time view. Don't you just love sitting by the tree at night?

Here are a few of my favorite ornaments. I have a thing for Santa's!

I have hundreds of these glass icicles in the tree. They reflect the light so beautifully.

I love these leaves. Many of my ornaments, such as the leaves, I buy at after Christmas sales.

I bought this ornament a few days ago. I couldn't resist!

I do have a few collections of matching ornaments on my tree such as these snowflakes.

I have so many favorites that I can't possibly (bore) share them with you all!

Do you prefer real or fake trees? Themed or random? Colour coordinated or a more gathered over time look? I can't wait to see all your gorgeous inspiring trees!

Linking to my Favorite Parties, and to these Holiday Parties: