Monday, December 7, 2015

Traditional or alternative?



Do you have your Christmas tree up yet? I haven't and for the first time I've been thinking of trying something a little less traditional a bit more alternative.. something like this or maybe like this.. perhaps a poster tree like this! It's not going to happen, our gorgeous granddaughter is coming to stay, this is not the time to be experimenting, it'll be traditional all the way :) Last time I was in the city I fell in love with Anya Brock's, (remember the munching mammals) Christmas tree mural in 140William, it will more than satisfy my need for quirk :) Happy Monday, take care and stay safe... p.s. how about you.. traditional or alternative?


35 comments:

  1. it is a Christmas tree for the cop 21
    you can usse the same the next year

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  2. Smart, nice and artistic! I understand that tradition is going to win this Christmas for you and yours. Nothing wrong with that. Just like you I am also thinking new ways with trees and decorations. It is windy and plenty of rain here..... but we have decorated a tree just outside the entrance with lights and we have candles outside. PS. We have treats for the birds, they seem to like that:)

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  3. This abstract perspective of a Christmas display seems Christmasy in wide public spaces. I like seeing some experimentation with the Christmas idea here. But at home, I still lean to the traditional icons and colours.

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  4. Gracie, I tried non-traditional last year and it was not enjoyable. This year the flocked tree is up and the mantle has garland. I just downsized on the decorations on the tables. I have a red bell wreath on the front door, a huge red ribbon on the side door and am considering a laurel around the front door. Makes me happier. I do like the tree in your photo and wouldn't mind having one like that in my front yard!

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  5. This would be nice as an extra. But nothing beats traditional if you ask me.

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  6. Oh, so colorful and fun and different!! I love it! Wonderful captures as always! I just bet you will come up with something just as fun and beautiful!! Hope you have a great new week!!

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  7. I like it, even though traditional decorations and trees are the best.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  8. I love original and curious things...Arianna

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  9. Traditional for me but I'm not sure if I'll even get to it this year, Grace.

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  10. Great work of art. I like the way the graphics and color all combine to make a great decoration.

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  11. I do not care much about a Christmas tree, but in case it should be a traditional one...

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  12. Oh Grace, it's an interesting tree but I thinks it's going to be traditional for us...

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  13. I'm probably heading out tomorrow to find the perfect tree. And, uhm, that'll be a fresh cut tree, Grace. :-)

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  14. We have a tree up, but before our children arrived on the scene, we sometimes didn't put one up. Sometimes weren't even home! Have a great week ahead!

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  15. I love the Christmas tree mural! Very colorful. My tree might be a little less traditional this year but, I'm not sure what yet.

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  16. I like the suspended tree, if you do go down the alternative path.

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  17. I’d say go for the suspended 100 ball tree....if you have lots of time to create it. Ours is not traditional...we have a Charlie Brown tree with one red bulb. The picture is fabulous. I adore that tree.

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  18. NO, don't like those other Christmas trees, I like the traditional look, but I have to admit I have a plasticky one that lives in a box in the basement for 11.5 months a year. Love the tree in your picture, great colours. What is it made of?

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  19. A great street Christmas Tree Grace but it's always a traditional pine in our house.

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  20. I rather like the alternate styles more fitting for an Aussie Christmas. We only have a little one with flashing LCD lights. It will have to do for the grand children.

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  21. Every year I doubt will I put the tree up or leave it. I have not made up my mind yet....

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  22. Oh, Grace, I love suspended one!
    Unless there isn´t one outside with a sign asking if we want to spend Christmas... there won´t be any.

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  23. Ah! You got to this one before me! And it's at my work! Too quick ;) I think you should stick with your normal tree personally....

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  24. I'll always prefer the traditional Christmas decorations. We're putting up our tree tomorrow.

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  25. I like traditional as well as artsy. Why not have a big traditional version and a smaller alternative one?

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  26. I prefer the traditional trees, Grace !

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  27. So beautiful! Love how colorful it is.

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  28. I'm a traditionalist, but I must say that's a jazzy tree!

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  29. I am one thousand percent traditional, EXCEPT that in recent years I have gone to an artificial tree. I can give you the rationale, but it is perhaps just a justification (in Connecticut). In Florida, I don't think I could find a real Christmas tree if I tried.

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  30. I like the idea of a modern tree, but in practice I'll stick to the traditional way!

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  31. This artistic tree could be the template for a quilt. Then you could have it in your house. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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