Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

In 2003 we lived in a beautiful flat in Chicago that had a perfect little corner for a lovely Christmas tree.

In 2004 we moved to the UK and made the executive decision to leave all of our Christmas decorations at home as we just wouldn't have the storage space (albeit it was only two small boxes worth). We rightly guessed that we may be missing more than just storage space...

2004 came and went and our little flat in Chiswick didn't have a perfect little corner for a lovely Christmas tree.

2005 and 2006 came and went and our little cottage in Waterbeach didn't have a perfect little corner for a lovely Christmas tree, or any space for much at all for that matter...

2007, 2008 and 2009 came and went and our little cottage on Blacksmiths Lane didn't have a perfect little corner for a lovely Christmas tree, at least not one where a wagging tail wouldn't knock off all of the ornaments or perhaps even the tree itself.

(are you sensing a theme here yet?)

2010 came and went and our little cottage on Albert Street didn't seem to have a perfect little corner for a lovely Christmas tree.

2011 came.... and alas, we found a lovely little corner (or spot in the middle of the room) after all for a lovely little Christmas tree!

So after eight years of waiting for the opportunity to once again have a little tree with twinkly lights and dangling ornaments, we finally have one! It's a gorgeous little narrow 'European' tree with just enough density and scent to give the room a festive cheer.

Wishing you all the best in this festive time of year!