Matt and Shari » Tree For All Seasons http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 November Becomes a Thanksgiving Tree http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/november-becomes-a-thanksgiving-tree/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/november-becomes-a-thanksgiving-tree/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:35:53 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=2487 I went the easy route and chose Thanksgiving as the theme for my November tree, but I just love everything about it from the colors to the bittersweet to the Pilgrims. I’m a little sad thinking that this is my last month in me year long Christmas tree project. It has been a fun year, loaded with special memories...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/october-s-tree-had-to-be-about-halloween/feed/ 0 September is a Back To School Tree http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/september-is-a-back-to-school-tree/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/september-is-a-back-to-school-tree/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:46:33 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=2148 A Back To School tree just might get the kids a little bit more excited for the inevitable end of summer event…maybe? There was no question in my mind what to do for September when the time came to change out the tree for all seasons.  One of the most universal events in our world...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/september-is-a-back-to-school-tree/feed/ 0 August is a Birthday Wishes Tree with Hats and Gifts http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/august-is-a-birthday-wishes-tree-with-hats-and-gifts/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/august-is-a-birthday-wishes-tree-with-hats-and-gifts/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:24:40 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=1997 During the course of a year, there has to be a tree to celebrate special ocassions like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or new babies, and the month of August holds all of my family’s birthdays! Believe it or not, I’m still creating trees for the months of the year.  Actually for August you might say I’m...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/august-is-a-birthday-wishes-tree-with-hats-and-gifts/feed/ 0 July’s Tree is All Red, White and Blue http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/july-s-tree-is-all-red-white-and-blue/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/july-s-tree-is-all-red-white-and-blue/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:25:43 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=1850 There’s no question what July’s tree should look like so the flags, stars, and red, white and blue ornaments are no surprise.  If there was ever a month that could stand a holiday tree, it’s July.  We are celebrating the birth of our country on the 4th and it’s been so long since we had a...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/july-s-tree-is-all-red-white-and-blue/feed/ 0 June’s Tree is Filled with Nautical Flags and Sailboats http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/june-s-tree-is-filled-with-nautical-flags-and-sailboats/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/june-s-tree-is-filled-with-nautical-flags-and-sailboats/#respond Tue, 26 May 2009 14:32:12 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=1707 June’s tree needed to really say summer is here, and nothing says carefree summer than sailing, ropes and white lights. A holiday tree in June?  Yes, you can stop laughing; we’ve been through this several times now.  Why not celebrate the entire year with a pretty lit tree inside your home?  It doesn’t have to be...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/june-s-tree-is-filled-with-nautical-flags-and-sailboats/feed/ 0 May is a Flower Garden Tree with Fences http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/may-is-a-flower-garden-tree-with-fences/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/may-is-a-flower-garden-tree-with-fences/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:04:50 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=1523 May is about the farthest cry from Christmas as any other month but June I guess.  But as most of you know who have been following our Tree for all Seasons article….any month is perfect for a seasonal tree! If you believe in the old saying that “April showers bring May flowers”, then a tree...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/may-is-a-flower-garden-tree-with-fences/feed/ 0 April is a Tree That is For The Birds http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/april-is-a-tree-that-is-for-the-birds/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/april-is-a-tree-that-is-for-the-birds/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:07:02 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=1281 I love this springtime tree filled with colorful birds, nests and painted birdhouses. If you are involved in creating my year long Christmas tree, and I know there are a couple of you out there who are, I just wanted to mention that Matt is doing a piece on building a birdhouse for the Shop Projects...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/april-is-a-tree-that-is-for-the-birds/feed/ 0 Keep That Christmas Tree Up For a Year http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/keep-that-christmas-tree-up-for-a-year/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/tree-for-all-seasons/keep-that-christmas-tree-up-for-a-year/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:25:45 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=716 If you change the ornaments on your Christmas tree each month, you can keep it up and enjoy it all year long – just ask me, I did it! I LOVE the feeling the holidays bring.  They make me feel warm inside, make me think about gathering with family and friends and I let some...

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