Three trees later I have a new look for my front yard. Actually 4 artificial trees, if you count the one I bought at Past Treasures a couple of years ago. That one was a half tree (thinking now it just had the back half stripped of its branches.

I bought it for my porch. I kept it simple, putting a plastic colorful good sized train on the floor. Bears live in our front porch, either stuffed, framed, or little statues found in dollar stores. I have hand knit sweaters, and a floppy hat on each stuffed bear.

So for two seasons, Christmas was in our front porch, kept cool by french doors.

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