tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post3039515220015944499..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Festival of Trees 2015, AKA, The Best Christmas Tree Ideas To Steal!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8830513659300412352015-12-29T18:00:10.015-05:002015-12-29T18:00:10.015-05:00My husband's parents, and his youngest brother...My husband's parents, and his youngest brother, still live in Apopka! My husband and his middle brother both moved away as soon as they could -- my husband came back up here to Indiana/Michigan [where most of the rest of the family lives], and his brother lives on the coast so he can take his boat out on the ocean whenever he wants. We went down there to visit about ten years ago [the only time I've been out of this area!] and it was stiflingly hot in MARCH, ugh.Panyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047963482554239509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50716186653360635862015-12-07T02:52:25.881-05:002015-12-07T02:52:25.881-05:00One of the trees showed off something I'd like...One of the trees showed off something I'd like to incorporate at our house. I always work hard to decorate all sides of the tree but my trees usually end up in a corner. The mirror on the wall behind the tree (with the curtain rod & pulled back curtain) showed me a great way to show off the back of my tree in the future -- just hang a good sized mirror on the wall. I really loved looking at these. Thank you for taking the time to go, take photos, and then share them with us. I appreciate it.Christalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8102979980603739252015-12-06T15:53:22.182-05:002015-12-06T15:53:22.182-05:00We have a super slim tree, have to admit not as fe...We have a super slim tree, have to admit not as festive but needed it when had small kids I couldn't trust, as could hide in a corner. Just put ours up and as happy till saw this and now wish I'd got the big fat tree out.<br />We do a mixed tree as well, buy a new decoration every year and they all carry memories for us. We even have custom Lego figs on the tree.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787462167114251023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-76809950076120837512015-12-06T11:48:33.408-05:002015-12-06T11:48:33.408-05:00First time I saw the mannequin Christmas skirt, I ...First time I saw the mannequin Christmas skirt, I thought "I want to wear that." Now I'm waiting for everything to be half off so it doesn't cost me a fortune to make it. 64colorboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564503073532171110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21959105478113692022015-12-04T10:11:38.573-05:002015-12-04T10:11:38.573-05:001. One of my favorite things about posts like this...1. One of my favorite things about posts like this is playing "find Jen" in the reflections in the ornaments.<br /><br />2. Even though our tree is already decorated, I am SERIOUSLY TEMPTED to take all of the ornaments off (which are in a wide range of bright colors) and put them back on in rainbow order, from top to bottom.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02859108402827714411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-28841921516920884932015-12-03T12:21:25.641-05:002015-12-03T12:21:25.641-05:00On my candy theme tree, I would string Fruit Loops...On my candy theme tree, I would string Fruit Loops instead of popcorn! Kind of a fun twist and the colors are great!lainpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720597968027461549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-54634906606513370372015-12-03T07:03:06.848-05:002015-12-03T07:03:06.848-05:00I live in Orlando and my daughter and I usually go...I live in Orlando and my daughter and I usually go to this every year. This year we were unable to go, so I was so exited to see your post! We get to see the trees after all. Thank you.Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-48331185370910436652015-12-03T05:08:50.535-05:002015-12-03T05:08:50.535-05:00Jen, I just want to thank you for this wonderful b...Jen, I just want to thank you for this wonderful blog. You show us so many things that are unique and fun. But most importantly, you share 'you.' That's what makes this spot special. Thank you, too, for taking the time to provide instructions that are easy and thorough enough for those of us semi-creative people to follow. It's always a joy to visit Epbot right after I've looked at the 'wrecks. <br /><br />I hope you know how much you're appreciated. <3p.u.who?https://www.blogger.com/profile/08101963401356941955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88242618601420995572015-12-02T21:17:01.273-05:002015-12-02T21:17:01.273-05:00I loved seeing these pictures. I think my favorit...I loved seeing these pictures. I think my favorite tree was probably the red top hat tree, but the wine lovers came a close second. Although, I have to admit seeing all the amazing trees made me a little sad. We just to have a festival of trees in Atlanta, and the proceeds benefited the Children's Hospital, but they stopped having it several years ago. It had amazing trees, and gingerbread houses. I wish they would bring it back.Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499060614711371684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-91532250633828865952015-12-02T20:14:42.692-05:002015-12-02T20:14:42.692-05:00Elisabeth, that is an awesome idea! I agree Danie...Elisabeth, that is an awesome idea! I agree Danielle, our tree will never win any fashion awards, but the comfort of memories on it means so much more. TBH, I really wasn't thrilled with any of the trees in this years post, even though the last one *was* simply stunning. Still not something I'd like to see in my house.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883413511264626259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30502391147116428882015-12-02T15:32:50.157-05:002015-12-02T15:32:50.157-05:00Oh my goodness, I have both! I'll definitely b...Oh my goodness, I have both! I'll definitely be going this weekend to get supplies.Evanglinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615261573582336303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-42782256033747272272015-12-02T13:54:15.305-05:002015-12-02T13:54:15.305-05:00Those trees are fantastic! I wish we had a festiva...Those trees are fantastic! I wish we had a festival of trees here in Houston. I love Christmas decorating and did it professionally for several years as a side business to my regular job. I miss putting it all together and trying new themes out!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603264129721518737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-59117094595457359922015-12-02T13:52:10.382-05:002015-12-02T13:52:10.382-05:00Tell your friend she can go to ChristmasTreeMarket...Tell your friend she can go to ChristmasTreeMarket(dot)com and find one. They are bit pricier, but they are excellent quality. Up until last year, I decorated trees professionally, and have ordered from them multiple times with great results.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603264129721518737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82159313362262299362015-12-02T13:50:36.736-05:002015-12-02T13:50:36.736-05:00Hobby Lobby usually also has quite a few candy the...Hobby Lobby usually also has quite a few candy themed ornaments are are probably half off now.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603264129721518737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10668066289740833162015-12-02T13:24:24.640-05:002015-12-02T13:24:24.640-05:00Oh dear those carolers must be miserable, if it tr...Oh dear those carolers must be miserable, if it truly is 87 degrees out....Karinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50905700351328715462015-12-02T11:58:53.253-05:002015-12-02T11:58:53.253-05:00One of my favorite things about Christmas is decor...One of my favorite things about Christmas is decorating the tree with all my ornaments, too! I love the way our tree looks because it just feels "homey" and nostalgic. It's not perfectly coordinated or stylish, but I really love it. When I was younger, my parents would always take us out every year to buy a Christmas ornament at the beginning of December. Many of mine are very 90's looking, and I love pulling them out each year and remembering my childhood as I hang them up. Luckily my husband's parents did basically the same thing with him, so we have a tree full of memories. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291617759503104722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-418174011297688902015-12-02T09:40:13.970-05:002015-12-02T09:40:13.970-05:00Oh dear. I'm afraid I liked the Festive Carole...Oh dear. I'm afraid I liked the Festive Carolers more than any of the trees! I don't like the skinny trees, and I don't like the trees so covered in stuff that you can't even see the tree. I like full, fat, triangular trees, and I like very traditonal ornaments and decorations.<br />Something my daughter and I have noticed for a few years now, and wonder if anyone knows why...the use of camping trailers or travel trailers as Christmas ornaments. Why is that a thing?Betty Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02185785966008220637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57170490842031854682015-12-02T01:39:08.658-05:002015-12-02T01:39:08.658-05:00Aaack! I just love this annual post so much. Ho...Aaack! I just love this annual post so much. How do you enter? Any chance you could enter? Your trees at home are always incredible!<br />You did save the best for last. The citrus tree is stunning and I'm sure is pure Florida for you, but as a cradle Californian, it is so evocative of Christmas in California when all the citrus is ripening.<br />Better Homes or Martha did a sage and orange colored Christmas article once featuring oranges and while I can't bring myself to be nontraditional, it would be the direction I'd go.<br />Thank you again for all the lovely pictures!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479986195076770746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-52343417030955326152015-12-01T21:58:54.947-05:002015-12-01T21:58:54.947-05:00You totally saved the best tree for last. I absolu...You totally saved the best tree for last. I absolutely loved it!! I'm not surprised you were tempted to buy it, haha...Torigurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148314552130208500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1143217252704058352015-12-01T21:46:39.187-05:002015-12-01T21:46:39.187-05:00This is always one of my favorite posts of the yea...This is always one of my favorite posts of the year. I have a friend who has about 45-50 trees in her house & they are all themed...this year she is planning to do something with a donation to a charity based on her guests favorite tree. <br /><br />I would say one reason you are seeing more skinny/pencil trees is because it is the main style of tree being sold! My friend with all the trees has several that she would like to upgrade/replace, but she likes big full trees & has been unable to find them in recent years. :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659342641360016069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-67219367468583301212015-12-01T20:50:49.459-05:002015-12-01T20:50:49.459-05:00Wow, so pretty. Being from So Cal and previously ...Wow, so pretty. Being from So Cal and previously in the industry, I love the citrus one! <br /> <br />Completely off topic: I just downloaded Jenny Lawson's book 'Furiously Happy' based on your recommendation ages ago. I was laughing even before the official start of the book. She is hilarious. It is also a fun, educational look at mental health. I plan to buy my mom a dead tree copy for herself and make a silver ribbon adorned with a furiously happy raccoon head for myself to wear. <br /><br /> -Just AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31817773045288260282015-12-01T20:00:58.101-05:002015-12-01T20:00:58.101-05:00If you have a Michael's near you, they have tu...If you have a Michael's near you, they have tubes of adorable candy cane/peppermint ornaments for like 3 bucks right now. I'm doing a candyland wreath for my front door, so I've been keeping an eye out :-)Amy_Mianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-35591688161236348332015-12-01T19:41:48.611-05:002015-12-01T19:41:48.611-05:00This is so amazing! It makes me want to make a the...This is so amazing! It makes me want to make a theme with my tree. It's my first Christmas with my own tree so all I've got are the lights and a few ornaments. I so very much want to make the candy themed one! Evanglinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615261573582336303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-40511651936913787052015-12-01T19:38:48.439-05:002015-12-01T19:38:48.439-05:00My wedding was red and teal, so I love seeing all ...My wedding was red and teal, so I love seeing all the decorations! My grandmother's reaction at the time was "oh, how... bold" so now I tell her that I'm a trend setter :-PAmy_Mianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49576598564852270462015-12-01T19:00:52.318-05:002015-12-01T19:00:52.318-05:00wow!! that citrus tree (Apopka) was amazing!! its ...wow!! that citrus tree (Apopka) was amazing!! its just my kind of tree! (the colors in my kitchen are those 3 colors!!) I'm a huge SF/F nerd.... so I have a lot of Star Trek & Star Wars ornaments... and someday I will have a separate tree loaded with just those ornaments. But to have a gorgeous themed tree in each room of the house.... that would be a dream come true! Happy Holidays!MoonFyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07831176244013604663noreply@blogger.com