Show Off your Christmas Tree Contest
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree! I’ve just finished decorating 3. If you celebrate Christmas, more than likely you decorate an evergreen tree (real or artificial) with ornaments and lights. It’s a Christmas tradition in our home. Throughout the day, the Christmas tree stops me in my tracks. It’s a moment when I’m reminded to Rejoice! I’m celebrating the birth of my savior. When the days are short and evening arrives early, there’s just something happy about twinkly lights on a Christmas tree that lifts my spirits and warms my heart this time of year. 
I’m a “do what you love” decorator. Classic, modern, French country, rustic, vintage, farmhouse. See what I mean? Our old farmhouse doesn’t have an open floor plan, so rooms aren’t all the same theme and color. I love so many different styles and our home reflects my indecision…I mean: appreciation for a variety of decorating styles. Here is a look at the trees in the DIY Show Off home:
The family room Christmas tree is a white. I love how it glows and the fun bright colors are perfect for the eclectic vibe in this room. Trimming the Christmas tree is such a fun part of the holidays!
Our traditional red and gold tree in our living room: 
{tips for decorating your Christmas tree – can you tell lights are strung vertically? I create a faux root ball to give our 7.5′ tree another foot of height.}
A peek from traditional into bright and eclectic through the French doors…
Our dining room tree is decorated with thrift store treasures, burlap ribbon browns, golds and a grapevine wreath star. Base is an old trunk and an old crate which give the tree some height {and charm}. 
{More dining room Christmas decorating details and Holiday Home Tour coming this week!}
and a little DIY tomato cage Christmas tree in the sitting room: 
How to show off your Christmas tree:
Share your Christmas tree photos and blog posts by linking up. Show it off in the party below by adding your picture and linking to your permalink blog post. I just ask that you link back to this post to help share the love. Here’s a convenient html code to add to your blog post:
<div align="center"><a href="http://wp.me/p27VkY-1Ru" title="Christmas Tree Contest" target="_blank"><img src="https://diyshowoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Christmas-Tree-Party-button.jpg" alt="Christmas Tree Contest" style="border:none;" /></a></div>
Christmas tree with the most “likes” {you may want to share with your friends to “like” your tree!} wins $100 Visa gift card for some after-Christmas sales shopping or for a first DIY project of 2013.
Contest starts now and ends December 25th at midnight EST. Winner will be announced shortly after. In the event of a tie, another blog post will be written and DIY Show Off readers will choose the winning tree. DIY Show Off may choose the final winner if necessary. Non-bloggers may submit a photo to thediyshowoff@gmail.com with “Christmas Tree” in the subject line {DIY Show Off will link your photo and reply with your entry #}. Open to US and Canadian residents 18+ only.
Remember to “vote” by visiting some pretty thumbnail links and clicking “like”!
Christmas Tree Inspiration:
I KNOW I’ve seen some awesome projects from some of you using FrogTape! And it’s a great time of year to check off painting from your DIY to-do list, especially with this kind of incentive.
