Our Tree

This year I have opted for a Christmas tree in a pot ( a Norway Spruce, I believe), based on the assumption that I can keep it alive throughout next year, and we can reuse it next Christmas. It also has the added benefit of being too spiky for Ollie to tamper with!

It's the first real tree we've had in ages, and it's nice to have something that's not plastic. I've been totally inspired by all the handmade tree ornaments that are floating around cyberspace, so I've made an effort to have mostly handmade ornaments this year.

I bought this super cute knitted toadstool at Magnolia Square Market on Saturday, purchased at the Lark stall.
My mum makes all her own Christmas cards each year, and this years one is perfect for the tree. 
Ollie and I have been making our own baubles, using polystyrene balls from Spotlight. The red (above) and green (below) balls have been wrapped in cotton thread (can't find the link to the tutorial, but I'll keep looking!) found by the spool at an op shop. Unlike the baubles in the tutorial though, I got lazy and just pinned some stars to my baubles. Ollie pinned sequins onto his baubles - great for those fine motor skills!
We were also fortunate enough to receive four gorgeous heart shaped felt ornaments hand made by Renae at Hollyhock Hollow. I couldn't get a good photo of one, but you can see more of hers here.

Have you got a tree? Made your own decorations? Inspire me! Send me a link if you've blogged about it.