We have always had a star on top of our tree on years past, but it was made of decorated molded plastic. It was beautiful and looked nice atop our tree of unbreakable ornaments. However, last year as I opted for a little more glitz, I remembered that I had this beautiful angel. It was hard to change the tradition, but I’m glad we did . . . How about you? What sits on top of your Christmas tree?
1. Deb,
Your angel looks beautiful….I tend to change the top of my tree every year….some times a star, some times an angel, some times a large ribbon bow, sometimes festive spays of “ting ting”. My husband thinks that is the craziest name…..LOL ..it just depends on how tired I am after the decorating…..I guess we will just have to wait and see……
Food for thought!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful tree with us!
alli
by Alli — 11/28/07 at 1:40 pm #
2. This is a word of caution to mothers of young children. One day in early December I was home alone with my three year old son, It was cold and dark outside; there was nothing to do and the only car had gone into town with my then-husband.
I searched and found a box of scrap fabric, thinking we could do a simple crafting. I managed to find a piece of moss green felt, some sequins and a few pre-cut felt Christmas shapes. A bottle of Elmer’s, a bit of simple sewing and hour and we had a star–a bit pasty and misshapen with the add ons randomly scattered but a star nonetheless. I took a coat hanger, bent it into a star shape and inserted it into the star and voila! We had a tree top.
My son is 41 years old and I still lovingly place that memento atop my tree. Each time we see it and comment, I can still see the love in my son’s eyes, a love that has joined us for all these many years. What designer tree-top could top our creation of memory and love?
by Sue J. [...] — 11/28/07 at 3:07 pm #
3. Thanks Girls! Alli, I love the fact that your tree topper is a surprise each year. Sue, what a wonderful memory. I love the fact that this time of year floods us with memories, some good, some not so good, but bits and pieces of our lives none the less. I loved your comments, and can’t wait to hear from more of you.
by Deb — 11/28/07 at 6:31 pm #
4. Hi Deb, Sue and Alli,
Love all your comments, Sue, what a wonderful story. Theres just some things that mean too much for us to change.
Deb, your angel is beautiful.
I put up my old gold star (see previous post). It seems to go with every change I make on the tree so it stays. I also used, angels, big ribbon with streamers, on a kids tree I set a teddy bear in a chair. Probably a few others that I guess wern’t memorable.
Love the “ting ting” alli, yes I know what it is. Funny name.
More great stories please.
by Cathy — 11/28/07 at 8:09 pm #
5. Hi Deb,
I am addicted to angels regardless of what time of year it might be. But for Christmas, for my own tree, I would have to have an angel. When I make wreaths, I put angels on them. I love yours, but I also like the way the ribbon is looped around the top of the tree and cascading down the tree. At the top, it gives the effect of clouds. That’s a beautiful design. Does the angel have horns in her hands? It looks like a female angel, but I always think in terms of “Gabriel Blowing His Horn.” Thanks for sharing.
by Betty — 11/29/07 at 10:38 am #
6. She does have horns in her hands. I agree I usually associate them with Gabriel as well. This particular angel was selected for a charity event I helped to plan about ten years ago, that we called: Herald the Holidays! Our table decorations included her in the centerpiece. It was really quite beautiful. A dear friend helped to design them, and oh how I wish I had a picture to show you. I agree with loving angels. I am a huge fan of the Jim Shore Heartwood Creek collection. Thanks Betty, have a wonderful weekend.
by Deb — 11/29/07 at 4:09 pm #