O' Tannenbaum (a la zuzu)

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  1. zuzu's petals

    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    It's been a very busy week here, but that's no good excuse
    :oops: I just didn't make the time to take or post pix - 'til now.

    I hope you'll forgive my lateness,
    you've all been so generous to share your fantastic decorations,[​IMG]
    and I've really enjoyed seeing them all.

    As usual ( ;) for us) our tree is decorated in a woodland theme,
    with pine cones and berry garlands and Spanish moss in place of icicles.
    It is inhabited by birds and other animals -

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    from the peacock [​IMG]
    proudly perched at the top,

    to the various and sundry other birds, nesting throughout.
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    Right down to the base, where little forest animals have gathered -
    including a skunk, a red squirrel, a bunny, a hedgehog,
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    and a little black bear ( :D who told me to say "Hi" to Dooley),
    he is most interested [​IMG]
    in a bee hive full of honey, it looks like he's getting a sting on the nose, for his trouble.

    There is even a grey squirrel foraging amongst the branches.
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    Some cuddling snowfolk [​IMG]

    Outside, stands the beautiful copper angel which my DH crafted for me
    she is more lovely than the photo can show, and impressive
    at nearly 6 feet tall, with a wingspan just as wide.
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    More angels herald the seasonal star.
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  2. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Zuzu I love your tree!! :D All those little creatures are superb and really give you a warm feeling at this time of year. Your angel is fantastic - you have a very talented husband and I love the decoration on the outside of your home. :stew1:
     
  3. bethie

    bethie Young Pine

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    How beautiful your nature theme is. All the creatures great and small on your lovely tree. That copper angel is a piece to cherish for sure. Everything is so creatively lovely though the snow people may need to get a room. :-D :-D :-D
     
  4. zuzu's petals

    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    Thank you both, so much.

    [​IMG] They do look like very close friends, huh? [​IMG]

    Hmmm, [​IMG] Snowfolk love . . . [​IMG] . . . is that where flakes come from?
    I thought of another snappy question . . .
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    but (with some difficulty) I controlled my urge to ask.[​IMG]
     



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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Everything looks magnificent Zuzu, I'm always amazed at the lavish detail that others put in to Xmas decorating.
     
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    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    I love your tree with all the animals and birds, especially the bear who says, "hi". Merry Christmas, dooley and dr
     
  7. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Just wonderful decorations and the tree is just super .I love the animals.
     
  8. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    I love the details of your tree, Zuzu. Those animals are so cute. The angel is really impressive. I don't think I would be able to put it away ever. Your entrance looks so welcoming too.
     
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    Biita Arctic-ally Challenged Forager

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    Zuzu, that is one beautiful tree. absolutely beautiful. I love nature, an you did it proud by your display. Everything looks great, and the angel is just beautiful, an looks very much at home there.

    Have i used the word beautiful more than the allowed times in one reply.......
     
  10. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    All your decorations look so wonderful Zuzu. I love the Angel.
     
  11. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Everything is so beautiful...I love the angel your husband made...does he sell them or was it special just for you?
     
  12. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    What a handsomely decorated tree, Zu. So many other things as well, really give the christmas spirit. The outside is well decorated too. You folks did a great job!
    It was really nice of you to display these great pics for us to enjoy.
     

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