Christmas Tree Ideas

Sarah’s hosting the final Holiday Home party of the year today, so if you published a blog post about your Christmas tree this month- we’d like to invite you to head on over to her blog and link it up, Buttercup!

We don’t have a Christmas tree up this year (yet?), but we did deck one out at our friends house just after Christmas last year. Click on the link below to check out the full how-to article on HGTV.com!

Front Porch Christmas Tree

I had a ball decorating that little fella, but do you want to know what the best part of that day was? Chattin’ with this little fella through the window while I trimmed the tree on his porch…

His name is Ever and both of his parents are awesome photographers. Check out these recent shots of Mr. E…

I wonder if his Mom and Dad would mind if I used their porch for another photoshoot this year?

PS- Kevin and Ever’s Dad (a.k.a Kev’s best friend, Josh) are smack dab in the middle of building an awesome photography website. (Think: two down-to-earth dudes and a site full of fun, online video workshops about how to use DSLR cameras, how to shoot all different types of photography, and how to use Photoshop, etc!) They plan to launch sometime next year, and I’ll definitely keep you posted on that as soon I know all the deets!

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35 Responses to Christmas Tree Ideas

1. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says:

   Dec 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm

   Oh man, what wouldn’t give for a porch big enough to put a little Christmas tree! In a few years. That is one cute lil kid too! Can’t wait to see their photography site too!

   

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2. Rhonda I @www.countrymansvillage.com says:

   Dec 14, 2011 at 7:01 pm

   Love the tree.. using that burlap looks so cute.. and well of course little Ever is a doll. He would be awesome company to have around while decorating the tree.

   

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3. Miriam says:

   Dec 14, 2011 at 7:02 pm

   Loooooove the twig stars. I will probably be copying that idea -like today. And yay for the website! Can’t wait to see what they’re cooking up Thanks so much for the inspiration as always!

   

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4. Nella says:

   Dec 14, 2011 at 7:25 pm

   Layla,

   Darling idea! We take another way……a tree on our back deck/porch. Our deck faces the creek. There are houses on both sides of the creek and the lights on the decks and the trees on the decks makes for such a festive atmosphere. We love our neighbors, too!
   Nella

   

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5. Janette@The2Seasons says:

   Dec 14, 2011 at 7:26 pm

   That little boy is precious.

   

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6. Melinda says:

   Dec 14, 2011 at 7:28 pm

   That tree is awesome! I look forward to checking out the website as I could definitely use some tips and inspiration in that department.

   

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7. Cheri says:

   Dec 14, 2011 at 7:38 pm

   I’m excited about Kev’s new website! It would have taken me a long time to decorate that tree with such a cutie watching me!

   

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8. Rachel says:

   Dec 14, 2011 at 8:01 pm

   adorable!!! the tree and the little fellow

   

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9. Lynda says:

   Dec 14, 2011 at 8:08 pm

   Love the symplicity of the tree.

   That little guy is toooo cute!!

   

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10. Yanet of 3 Sun Kissed Boys says:

    Dec 14, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    Ever is just beautiful! I have all boys and I know they don’t like to be called beautiful but he is what he is.

    I am so looking forward to Kev’s & Josh’s site!!

    

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11. kelly in georgia says:

    Dec 14, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    gorgeous child! gorgeous photography! gorgeous porch and tree!
    I am saying “ugly words” right now about our trees…lights just blew on the little tree in the playroom and the medium tree in the bedroom….AND we are TRYING to do the one in the great room but we don’t have enough lights for it…so at 9:30 husband is driving to Lowes (bless his heart) for 6 more stings of lights….thinking of having naked trees next year!

    

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12. 1916home.net says:

    Dec 14, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Layla – A Christmas tree outside must be the big things this year. I see a lot of people with them outside like on the porch and Im on the west coast. Its a good idea for us since we have no room inside!

    

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13. cherylK says:

    Dec 14, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    A wonderful tree! That child is just beautiful, too. Adds up to a great post! Thanks.

    

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14. Flower Patch Farmgirl says:

    Dec 14, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    He is adorbs!! And I love the tree. Those stick star thingies revolutionized our tree last year. Yours are cooler, though. Bigger! Brighter!

    

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15. Sarah M. says:

    Dec 14, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    It’s a little scary how much that little guy looks like my little guy. In fact, it’s kind of weirding me out. Love the tree, though!

    

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16. Skye @ Neathering our Fest says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 6:50 am

    That tree is so super cute! I love the starfish and the sweet little present sitting underneath it.

    How could you resist not just sitting there and pinching precious Ever’s cheeks the whole time? You are one focused lady! I can’t wait for the photography website to launch – it sounds right up my alley.

    Happy Thursday Layla! Hugs!

    

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17. Al says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 8:29 am

    Love this post! The tree is cute, and that little boy is sooo adorable The pics are quite beautiful. I am having a vintage holiday brooch giveaway at my blog, please stop by….
    http://www.skylarkmanor.com

    

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18. teresa says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 8:43 am

    How fun….a tree on the porch, I will have to remember that for next year.
    Merry Christmas

    

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19. sandy R says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Fabulous porch deco – and Josh’s site sounds like just what I need – hope it’s up and running SOON!

    

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20. Shannon says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 9:11 am

    That sounds like an awesome website and I can’t wait for them to start it! LOVED those pictures of Ever. Who are his parents so we can check out their photography work? LOVE LOVE LOVE!

    

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21. Josette says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Beautiful front porch! But I have to say, the little Ever is so stinkin’ cute!!! Love the pics!

    

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22. Kim in Iowa says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Love it!! I’m looking forward to Kevin’s website – I’m interested in doing more photography and more with my photos that I do take, so it’ll be great to have a resource! Wonder if it’s too late to ask Santa for a DSLR camera??

    

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23. Jenna at Homeslice says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 10:47 am

    what a cutie! also- i love those little ‘stick stars’ i’m assuming you made. so easy and great!

    

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24. Susie says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Can’t wait for Kev and Josh’s website! I just had a sit down with my daughter/website partner and mentioned that we need to take better pictures of our crafts and that I need a course in Photoshop!

    I think I’ll qualify to be your #1 online fan!

    

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25. Michele C. says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    cannot wait for that photography site!! actually, to be honest, i’d pay $ to see that site, as i’m looking to get into more technical photography pretty soon. love everything on this website; i’m sure his site will not disappoint, either. thanks for all your inspiration over the years!!

    

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26. Jennifer says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    My front porch was waiting for you in The Waters too!! Where is my tree! I love the tree. Isn’t Ever the sweetest? Love him!!

    

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27. Jesse B says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Oh, I cannot wait to hear more about the photography website! It sounds like exactly what I need. I have wanted to sign up for some workshops to learn more about my camera and going to manual mode, but I couldn’t find anything that involved videos and literally “showing” me how to do certain things! I am such a visual learner…so the videos are definitely a plus! So excited to hear more!

    

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28. Linda @ it all started with paint says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    That tree is so cute — love the twig stars — but Ever steals the show!

    

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29. Aubrie says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    Looks beautiful… can we keep it there?? You can use the porch anytime!

    

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30. Lisa W. says:

    Dec 15, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    OMG what a awesome post….have to check out those tree’s. Love house decor…holidays…everyday…love it all:) And that little Ever…omg he is so SO so SO darling. AND they do take awesome awesome pics…looking forward to that new website…Thanks:)

    

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31. Calico Child says:

    Dec 16, 2011 at 3:20 am

    You are just amazing Layla, that kid is gorgeous & yay, I need all the help with photography so looking forward to the info next year )

    

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32. Stacy - A Westside Story says:

    Dec 16, 2011 at 6:18 am

    When we remodeled the outside of our house, I said “The porch needs to be big enough for a Christmas tree.” So now stands a 6-foot tree and it’s a neighborhood highlight, particularly at night. Great mind . . .

    

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33. hello haha narf says:

    Dec 16, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    holy beautiful boy, batman!

    (great job on that tree, too.)

    

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34. Kim says:

    Dec 18, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Can’t wait to read Kev and co’s new website! So many exciting things going on for you guys!

    

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35. LoveFeast Table says:

    Dec 20, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Obsessed with burlap ~ love it on that tree! ~CA

    

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