09 December 2013 | Interior Design

Tabletop Christmas Tree

Over the weekend I finally got around to getting my annual tabletop Christmas tree. It’s a little wonky, as these NYC sidewalk trees tend to be-but I love it all the same. Mainly because it serves as a holding device for Christmas lights, and who doesn’t love those? I’m still scheming out a way to have fairy lights up all year long…maybe strung along my curtain rod. That’s an idea that’s always floating around in my mind (along with the fear that if I do that, my curtains might light on fire…hence why I haven’t gone ahead with it). 

I decorated with just one type of ornament-these petite, sparkly ones from West Elm a few years back. I love that they’re mini, since regular sized ornaments tend to look a little awkward on these tiny trees. While I was decorating (and pretty much nonstop all weekend), I listened to this playlist from Sarah– it’s pretty spectacular. 
If only I’d looked as glam as Inslee’s December girl while I was decorating it!

PS-I’m taking a photography class and I just learned that those dots of light you see above from the lights reflecting on the glass frame are called “bokeh.” Pretty, yes?

all photographs by me

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  1. Alyssa wrote:

    Eek–your little tree is so cute! We same similar baby ones at a tree stand near my apartment the other day and I really wanted to buy one!

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  2. Dana wrote:

    Its so cute- I love it! My tree is a bit wonky as well, but it makes me so happy 🙂

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  3. Alli wrote:

    I love that you decorated it even though it was a tabletop tree! Where are you taking your photography classes?

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  4. Rachel wrote:

    So pretty! And I have Inslee's mini calendar on my wall at work! I wish I looked that chic too 😉

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  5. Bhreagh wrote:

    So cute and cozy! I love how you decorated it! Have fun at your photography classes 🙂
    http://www.bhreaghwho.com
    Cheers,
    Bhreagh

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  6. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    Thanks Breagh!

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  7. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    Oh cute, I was thinking of getting the mini calendar maybe for next year! Love her illustrations.

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  8. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    Thanks Alli! I'm taking classes at Photo Uno on East 46th street. Going well so far! http://www.photouno.com/

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  9. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    Thanks Dana!

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  10. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    Thanks Alyssa! I wish I had room for a big one but for now I love my little mini 🙂

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  11. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    Thank you so much!

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  12. chantelle wrote:

    Oh goodness, thanks for that playlist link!!

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  13. Holly Kvinge wrote:

    So stinking cute! 🙂

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  14. viviana88 wrote:

    What a cute little guy! I just love Christmas 🙂
    Where are you taking the photography class? xx
    http://www.fashiontruffles.com

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  15. Shoegal Out In The World wrote:

    I put up a table top Christmas tree this year & I love it… If you have a small place it the best solution & it gives a festive feeling without taking to much place…

    Have a great day & keep counting down until Christmas!!!

    xoxo Violeta, your Shoegal Out In The World

    http://www.shoegaloutintheworld.com

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  16. Tiffany Leigh wrote:

    So pretty! Like a fancy version of a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. Love it girly.

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  17. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    Thanks Tiffany!

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  18. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    Thanks, I agree-tabletop Christmas trees are the only way to go in a small space. Happy holidays!

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  19. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    I know me too…best time of the year! I'm taking it at Photo Uno on East 46th. It's so fun, I definitely recommend it. http://www.photouno.com/

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  20. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    You're welcome! I'm so obsessed with it.

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  21. Jackie-York Avenue wrote:

    Thanks Holly!

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