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The Christmas tree that graces the Garden Therapy house this year is not a huge, lush, extravagantly-adorned spectacle as it has been in the past. Nope, this year we almost didn’t put up a tree. I was feeling a bit grinchy and will admit that the holidays have been difficult in the past, the last few years in particular. So this year the plan was to just skip Christmas all together, keep busy through the winter and pop out on the right side of Spring, ready to get diggin’ again.
You’re a rotter, Mr. Grinch / You’re the king of sinful sots / Your heart’s a dead tomato splotched with moldy purple spots / Mr. Gri-inch! / You’re a three-decker sauerkraut and toadstool sandwich with arsenic sauce!
But then and idea hit me. Like a vision appearing before me it was suddenly clear as day: a Grinch Tree. A tree design that celebrates not just the joy and wonder of the season, but celebrates the difficulties and challenges as well.
If those little Who’s could sing their hearts out in tough times, then so can I. I bought a potted cedar and rigged it up by pruning and re-attaching some branches so that the ball on the top would hang over just right. The perfect green ball and ribbon were easy to find.
The decorations are a combination of simple white lights, wooden ornaments, felted acorns, and kitchy silver disco balls. And the base is wrapped simply in burlap with a big green bow.
Then the darnedest thing happened. As I designed and decorated the Grinch Tree, I felt a little more festive. I got to work on my Christmas presents, decorated the front entryway, made wreaths with the neighbourhood gals, and whipped up some festive holiday planters. Heck, we even put up some lights outside for the first time EVER.
Humph. Who knew that just one little cedar shrub, rigged to mimic the iconic cartoon, would bring such holiday cheer?
Perhaps the dog knew. He seems to embody Mr. Grinch, at least in appearance. Maybe I should ask him.
I LOVE your tree! What a great Idea.
I love your Grinch tree…it is so cute and makes me smile. The little Who people are smiling too.
Wonderful! I found you on Tip Junkie’s Linky. You are the post above mine and it is perfect because I blog at http://www.obSEUSSed.com. I love your Grinch tree. It is nice reminder to keep things simple too. I’m glad it got you in a more festive mood and your dog totally looks related to the Grinch. I’m doing a Grinch round-up of ideas this week and would love to feature your tree. Would that be okay? If so you can email me obseussed (at) live.com or link up to my Dr. Seuss collection that I pull features from: http://www.obseussed.com/p/books.html So glad to find you! – Victoria
I love this idea! Too cute. Now I want a grinch tree.
This is just too cute for words. I just love how it hangs over the top like that. Nice job!
Well, I’m glad your Grinch tree helped you be a bit less Grinch-y :) It’s adorable!
That is such a cute tree! Great idea :)
What a cool idea! It makes me LOL!!!
Your post put a smile on my face. Such a clever idea.
thanks!
I stumbled on your blog and I’m so glad I did. I’m now following you. I love your Grinch tree….too cute.
I’ll be back.
Mommie…Again
Thanks, Kim. Great to find you too!
Very cute! I love the first picture with the green ornament hanging off the tip.
Happy Holidays!
-Katie
Kah Designs
That is just toooo cute! Thanks for linking up at Show & Tell. I hope will join me again!
Sharon
This is adorable, how can this not make a person giggle and think of a little Christmas Cheer. Just perfect!!!
I know the Holidays are hard for so many people, my family included. The deaths of my Dad and Brother, both during the Holidays can easily make it a real bummer. thanks for the inspiration! xo
I LOVE THIS! What a cute idea.
That is so adorable; and pretty! Love that doggie.
Love your tree! HOW great! Cute ornament on the end too!
I am happy your Grinch Tree helped your heart grow 3 sizes! Thank you for sharing!
Woow……really amazing :)
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It´s fun :)
WELCOME
Håkan ( The Roseman)
What and adorable and clever idea! Love it!
Thank you for linking to the Christmas Tree Party at 2805!
Absolutely adore your grinch tree!!! I pinned it! :)
A wonderful post on so many levels! The tree is fantastic and creative but what it represents for you this year is even more wonderful. :-) Thank you for sharing your talent and your heart with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
Vanessa
Thank you for sharing the season at Potpourri Friday! May you have a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays!
So cute! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home and have a very Merry Christmas!
Sherry
Hi! You have been featured today on Potpourri Friday!
Honey, thanks for featuring Grinchy!
What a wonderful tree! It put a smile on my face and caused me to choke up a little. Love it.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Love this grinch tree idea!
That tree just makes me smile! Perhaps because The Grinch brings back so many memories from my childhood … and then sharing the story again with my own children!
OMG!!! I just love these!!! What a great idea!!!
Thanks for linking up to Serenity Saturday Link Party, hope to see you there again this week
Natasha xx
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