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Overload !!!

lunaloca — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:01:26 GMT

I love Christmas ... but the christmas trees are "overload on the " DECORATIONS" ..what trees?? can't see the beauty of the green......just my opinion just saying

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TrailBlazer05 — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:07:53 GMT

Overload and suffocating!! It's just too too much!

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Mary Bailey — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:10:38 GMT

If you go to American Sale the trees are decorated the same way.

DIL's parents decorate their tree this way and it is breathtaking.

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Little Way — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:10:45 GMT

I know! When so much is thrown out me, it actually has the opposite effect. I don't buy a thing.

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lunaloca — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:18:24 GMT

On 10/24/2014 Dilemma Meringue said:
I know! When so much is thrown out me, it actually has the opposite effect. I don't buy a thing.

Agree... !!!!!

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cater — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:28:44 GMT

Guess that I am the odd one here I find these tree's are really making a statement they just seem to shout "look at me, how beautiful I am decorated" I just thing they are stunning but I guess some feel less is more which is fine. Just think if these are sitting in a big window they would look beautiful from the outside.

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blueskies — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:33:24 GMT

They're beautiful , but must be very expensive to decorate like that . DH caught the start of the show & said , " Who decorates like that ? " lol. The past few years I've gone to the minimalist look .....more of a wild tree out in the woods , not quite Charlie Browns tree tho , ha . I found a 6 ft slim alpine tree , with a tiny bit of flocking . I add about 50 white lights & some woodland type decorations .....little birds , pine cones , glittered snowflakes , etc. .....and we like it .

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DiAnne — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:55:09 GMT

I find it a bit much - I am not that fond of metallic and glitter. I have been trying for the last few years to work toward just red and white in my décor. I purchased the red birds last time she was on and tonight I got the white and red poinsettias.

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lucymo — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:34:44 GMT

I think the trees are loaded that way because they are trying to sell everything that is shown on the tree. I add a lot to my trees but not quite that much even though I think they're interesting. I like Lisa's style of decorating and the colors that she uses, not a fan of red/green. I can't wait to get out the Christmas décor and get started decorating. Everyone should decorate in the style that makes them happy because that's what it's all about, enjoying it your way.

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Harpa — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:44:06 GMT

On 10/24/2014 lunaloca said:
On 10/24/2014 Dilemma Meringue said:
I know! When so much is thrown out me, it actually has the opposite effect. I don't buy a thing.

Agree... !!!!!

I thought it was just me!

Same with food/smorgasbord -- the more food that is offered, the less I want to eat! Even at Thanksgiving when there is so much to choose from...I'll eat the turkey & the mashed potatoes (as long as it's something I cooked!)

There really is more beauty in simplicity!

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Luv_My_Beagle — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:45:02 GMT

The set and trees were stunning. The trees are styled out like department store trees where the goal is to ""Sell""! Great Show!!

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GCR18 — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:47:51 GMT

On 10/25/2014 Luv_My_Beagle said:
The set and trees were stunning. The trees are styled out like department store trees where the goal is to ""Sell""! Great Show!!

ITA

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Lila4Now — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 15:12:21 GMT

The trees were lovely, but looked like display trees for a store. It's all personal opinion, I prefer a tree that shows more love. I enjoy the handmade ornaments that were gifts from friends, and children. You can see how a child grows through what they add. Each ornament holds memories. I enjoy watching the eyes of elder members of the family sparkle as they remember the stories for each ornament. Some of the ornaments on my tree have been in the family for several generations. My tree may not have the style of those, but it lights the eyes of my family.

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Perkup — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 16:04:51 GMT

Yes, Lila4now, they do look like "display trees for a store" probably because that's what they are. They are heavily decorated, but beautiful. I would love to do mine that well, and I have accumulated a lot of special ornaments - all burgundy and gold. I love the look, and the symmetry of my tree. Adding some new gold ribbons this year.

I had years and years of accumulated ornaments and decorations made by my children and grands. A few years ago I gave everyone theirs, and now they are enjoying them with their own families. They always send pictures of special things they treasure on their trees and we enjoy seeing them travel through another generation. Meanwhile, we love our burgundy and gold 9 foot tree each year.

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stevieb — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 16:09:45 GMT

On 10/25/2014 lucymo said:
I think the trees are loaded that way because they are trying to sell everything that is shown on the tree. I add a lot to my trees but not quite that much even though I think they're interesting. I like Lisa's style of decorating and the colors that she uses, not a fan of red/green. I can't wait to get out the Christmas décor and get started decorating. Everyone should decorate in the style that makes them happy because that's what it's all about, enjoying it your way.

Exactly.

It's what they do.

They might go overboard, but for me, better too much than not enough. A sparsely decorated tree just looks half done.

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millieshops — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 16:11:53 GMT

On 10/24/2014 Dilemma Meringue said:
I know! When so much is thrown out me, it actually has the opposite effect. I don't buy a thing.

That's me, too. When I was actually buying stuff, I used to like QVC because there was one item at a time in front of me.

I can browse a whole jewelry counter without focusing in on one item to buy unless I already sort of know what I want. Same with clothes. Overload stops me.

I even went through a time when I'd walk from one end of a meat counter all the way to the other end without buying one meal - and there wasn't much in the house already!

The Christmas shows don't bother me at all though because I know I'm not buying.