when a tree is not a tree

by Sharon Santoni
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Do you remember when artificial christmas trees used to be tacky?   Not so now …  I just love this simple tree, get it out of the box, unfold and bend as required, add a few pretty decorations and it’s done.
A simple, country feel that goes so well in this elegant and comfortable decor, home to an interior designer in the UK.  They have this small white tree in the family room and a larger real tree in the sitting room.
Don’t you think the unfussy white lines make things feel peaceful and calm?  –  what most of us are longing for now with only a few days to go before the holidays!
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Hope your preparations are on schedule, and your home filled with the smell of baking, the sound of music and laughter.
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22 comments

Comeca Jones December 20, 2011 - 4:04 pm

Its too sweet.

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Coastal Cottage Dreams December 20, 2011 - 4:15 pm

i am following you be email and hope you will follow me if you wish.

Your tree is adorable! Love it!

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Kim December 20, 2011 - 4:20 pm

Yes, peaceful and calm. This look is very classy.

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kathy peck December 20, 2011 - 4:48 pm

I like it – very peaceful. Do you know where it's from?

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Debra December 20, 2011 - 5:11 pm

Sharon, love the tree & the topiaries from yesterday. I think that you & your blog have definitely become part of my Christmas tradition. Thank you!

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rosaria December 20, 2011 - 6:17 pm

Stunning!

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Lost in Provence December 20, 2011 - 6:24 pm

The tree is so charming but I want her couch!

A cannette is in the oven as I type… 🙂

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Diane James Home December 20, 2011 - 6:26 pm

I think this tree is adorable! And after spending 2 hours trying to get my tree straight in it's holder so that it wouldn't be leaning to one side, I am so ready for an artificial tree! The funny thing is that I run my family business which designs and sells luxury faux floral bouquets and I still get a fresh tree every year!

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AaReAn December 20, 2011 - 6:39 pm

so simple and sweet!
OH and I thought youd be interested in my "cashmere-soft" throw giveaway!!!

https://colorissue.blogspot.com/2011/12/five-days-before-christmas-giveaway.html

xoxo
Aarean

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Linda Chapman December 20, 2011 - 7:07 pm

Simple but stunning!

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Roses, Lace and Brocante December 20, 2011 - 7:43 pm

Beautifully simple and just what I see in Scandinavian magazines and blogs.

Love the cushions too – perfect for the ski chalet in the alps – and for "your French country home"!!!!!

Joyeux Noel
Christmas hugs
Shane x

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Lynn December 20, 2011 - 7:47 pm

talingThe tree would even look good at Easter with painted Easter eggs hung on it.

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NotesFromAbroad December 20, 2011 - 7:52 pm

We had a tree like this a long long time ago.
When my son was at the stage of pulling things down and a dog that thought trees were for peeing on .. I enjoyed the memories when seeing this post ( much more than I did at the time 🙂

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Clare Christine December 20, 2011 - 9:07 pm

Love your little tree, so adorable! I hope you have been having a wonderful holiday week!! Be sure to check out my giveaway on Twirling Clare xoxo https://twirlingclare.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-giveaway-featuring-sweatybands.html

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Francesca Muir December 20, 2011 - 10:47 pm

Love the simplicity – well done.
Francesca

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özge bayrak December 20, 2011 - 11:43 pm

wow it looks lovely sweet!
love that idea!

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Angie December 21, 2011 - 4:02 am

I love the sweet little white tree…simple, peaceful, classic~perfect!

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Mark D. Ruffner December 21, 2011 - 4:24 am

Sharon, I'm wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2012, from Mark.

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labergerebasque December 21, 2011 - 9:34 am

I didn't know what to put in our "wood stove heated" kitchen where we spend what leisure time we have of our winter days (when not lambing in the sheep barn!).
This is perfect. Thank you!

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Anci December 21, 2011 - 10:29 am

It's nice and sweet.

xx
Anci

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hopflower December 21, 2011 - 4:44 pm

Nah! Not so much on the tree, but the couch and pillows are wonderful!

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Elizabeth Eiffel December 22, 2011 - 12:12 am

The simplicity of this tree is très chic. I have gone for the pared down look this Christmas. I may be game enough to share it with the blogsphere.
Joyeux Noël.

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