Wednesday, December 30, 2009

My Tree Smells Better Than Yours


I'm thankful I've finally gotten into somewhat of a holiday mood, I remember in the last few years holiday home and tree decorating seemed like a torture to me rather than a fun activity. I'm so thankful holiday spirit has finally got a hold of me! The fact that I got inspired enough to come up with a fun idea to decorate my very own tree must be a very good sign. I'm so ready for 2010 now! So, my Xmas tree is a coffee tree - decorated with coffee machine coffee sachets and actual coffee beans and a home made star shaped cookie on top of it!
P.S. For your information: In Russia, where I'm from and still reside, we don't celebrate Catholic Christmas and our main winter holiday is New Years. The New Years Eve tradition is basically the same as that of 25th of December in Europe and USA. With that being said, my tree might be a last minute thing, but it's not late for celebration.

15 comments:

  1. What a great idea! And just in time! Have a great holiday.

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  2. I don't know anyone else who put so much love into their decorations... this was inspiring :)

    I'm curious now about your culture. I'll probably be in Bulgaria in 2010... Maybe I should go just a little further east and see for myself.

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  3. What an adorable idea for a tree! I'm all for java inspired anything!

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  4. happy new year. may all your dreams come true in 2010. xo

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  5. Thank you, everyone! Happy my decorating efforts are liked :)

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  6. I've noticed from myself that as i grow up i'm getting more into the xmas mood!so i can understand what you mean about the torture at the past!
    i like a lot the idea with the coffee tree...soooo original!!

    I wish you a happy new year!

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  7. Oh okay...I was gonna say, you're a bit late! ;) It's such an adorable tree! Nice work! xo

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  8. Now THAT is a very clever coffee tree. I love it. Didn't realize you were in Russia. Are you chilly where you are? It always seems so cold there. I know even if it is, your thankfulness is warming you up & everyone around you!

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  9. Fabulous tree Julia...very creative. It's never too late to put up your tree. Happy New Year sweetie. Hugs from Manila.

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  10. I LOVE THIS IDEA! my tree this year is a bunch of sticks stuck in the shape of a christmas tree. haha

    happy new year dear!

    xx

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  11. Very cute little tree! I love the idea behind your Blog btw.

    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  12. Thank you everyone!! I'm really really glad you all like it, especially so since it's my first attempt at actually designing a tree :)

    Groppy, yes, right now it's fairly chilly, we're in winter :) But we have all 4 seasons so during summers it gets hot too. And thanks for your kind words!

    Sam, I'd love to see that! :)

    Miss Caitlin S., thank you!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! :-)

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  13. Happy New Year... I just have to greet you before we finally welcome 2010 in two hours here in Manila. xoxo

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  14. Aww, thanks Leah! Happy New Year to you and yours in Manila!! We still have 6 more hours of 2009 left here in Moscow :)

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I appreciate you taking the time to connect and share your thoughts, so thank you for your comment! And while you're at it... Why not tell me what you're thankful for today? ;-)