tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post5587954456813227748..comments2024-01-23T09:05:46.137-07:00Comments on **My Desert Cottage**: Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas tree....Karen Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855751574611737740noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-9585788076864776332011-12-26T17:02:25.530-07:002011-12-26T17:02:25.530-07:00hi karen,your home looks like a beautiful winter w...hi karen,your home looks like a beautiful winter wonderland...gorgeous...how long did it take you to decorate?fantastic,thanks for sharing!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05423205725958308621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-18509893381771463162011-12-24T11:00:05.192-07:002011-12-24T11:00:05.192-07:00Karen, I'm new to your blog but I have to tell...Karen, I'm new to your blog but I have to tell you: After seeing all your pictures and reading your comments, I haven't had any sleep in two days, my house is falling apart, my dog has all but given up on getting fed and I can't get my jaw off the floor! You are Amazing! Thank you so much for posting! Truly, you have a gift for beauty!<br />Merry Christmas!<br />Stephanie BondsStephanieBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05021937571093107807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-77835518538241937812011-12-17T10:22:29.936-07:002011-12-17T10:22:29.936-07:00Truly a beautiful site to behold! You really know ...Truly a beautiful site to behold! You really know what your doing and I'm so glad you are sharing! Your house looks like a crystal paradise. Just plain gorgeous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186902487989399933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-19845242284489092302011-12-13T16:32:58.421-07:002011-12-13T16:32:58.421-07:00Karen- I'm sitting here with my jaw dropping- ...Karen- I'm sitting here with my jaw dropping- oh my gosh your trees are fabulous! I don't think I've ever seen anything so beautiful. Your pictures are gorgeous- I can only imagine what those trees look like In person. Thanks for sharing- I just in total awe---<br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-32373523586457340752011-12-13T10:08:18.079-07:002011-12-13T10:08:18.079-07:00Just amazing, I agree with White Whimsey -"Fa...Just amazing, I agree with White Whimsey -"Fabulous beyond words!!!!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00454294761666408947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-29782255445337285942011-12-12T20:39:34.816-07:002011-12-12T20:39:34.816-07:00Fabulous beyond words!!!!!!Fabulous beyond words!!!!!!Ruth @ White Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378788093696000585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-28911987559270082932011-12-11T13:34:16.172-07:002011-12-11T13:34:16.172-07:00Well I ca't say anything that everyone else ha...Well I ca't say anything that everyone else has said but it is beautiful and next year mine will be inspired by yours. Thanks for the tuts also. Merry Christmas.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578152388028255426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-81699656881932504352011-12-11T11:21:57.937-07:002011-12-11T11:21:57.937-07:00HI KAREN ,YOU ARE SO TALENTED THE BEST PART OF IT ...HI KAREN ,YOU ARE SO TALENTED THE BEST PART OF IT IS YOU SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH US THAT IS SO WONDERFUL .I HAVE LEARN A FEW THINGS ABOUT CHRISTMAS TREES BOTH OF YOURS ARE MAGICAL.LIKE YOU SAID EXTRA LIGHTS MAKE A TREE FULL OF SPLENDOR, YOUR FAMILY IS BLESS TO HAVE YOU FRIEND..ENJOY YOUR DECEMBER NIGTH IN THE DESERT IS BEAUTIFUL YOU CAN TOUCH THE STARS WITH YOUR HAND AND YOU CAN BURN MESQUITE AND PINONES IN YOUR FIREPLACE I MISS THAT,I LIVE AT TUCSON ARIZONA FOR SOME TIME HAPPY DECEMBER KAREN XOXO.THE VERANDA HOUSEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855060461670632409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-34176069088222761742011-12-11T10:48:47.903-07:002011-12-11T10:48:47.903-07:00Oh My Karen...your trees are absolutely stunning!!...Oh My Karen...your trees are absolutely stunning!!! I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them. Your ideas and handmade ornaments are breath taking. Thank you for welcoming us into your gorgeous home. Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season.<br />Hugs<br />DianaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079119603170378913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-2160600624226285282011-12-11T09:52:19.106-07:002011-12-11T09:52:19.106-07:00Karen you are amazing... Just beautiful!
Blessings...Karen you are amazing... Just beautiful!<br />Blessings<br />RebeccaRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278401609888310410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-31010062305085786202011-12-11T08:22:41.854-07:002011-12-11T08:22:41.854-07:00goodness.. that is a fabulous christmas tree.. i l...goodness.. that is a fabulous christmas tree.. i like it so so much.Shoutforfoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521170098986387812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-43092979173379948452011-12-11T06:39:43.963-07:002011-12-11T06:39:43.963-07:00Love, love, love your trees! Love the dishes tuck...Love, love, love your trees! Love the dishes tucked in. I think I will have to plan on redoing some of my trees (yes I said trees.. I know of 4 large trees). Thank goodness my daughter loves to decorate our home with me!Sheila Rumneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508045917644986345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-17772676516565413822011-12-11T01:44:47.575-07:002011-12-11T01:44:47.575-07:00Love the tree and every single decoration on it is...Love the tree and every single decoration on it is stunning! Girl, youve got some talent! :) <br /><br />Hugs,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114482618134817788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-87701319126420094542011-12-10T23:39:31.659-07:002011-12-10T23:39:31.659-07:00Karen, I guess you realize that you are making peo...Karen, I guess you realize that you are making people all over the world run to their linen drawers to get their bibs.....We are ALL DROOLING over your stunning trees! .....Merry Christmas to you and your family! .....PattyA SASSY SCRAPPERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16876026310318744771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-49846193839948988642011-12-10T22:01:09.870-07:002011-12-10T22:01:09.870-07:00Wow amazing...your trees are beautiful.Wow amazing...your trees are beautiful.Linda https://www.blogger.com/profile/16180202773147549907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-22529924725932804062011-12-10T19:29:54.116-07:002011-12-10T19:29:54.116-07:00Karen,
These are fabulous!!!! WOW! OK...No comin...Karen,<br />These are fabulous!!!! WOW! OK...No coming to my house at Christmas...LOL Unless you would like to do one more tree...:) I saw that light "gun" on an ad and I have had a hard time finding one...I will look at my Lowes and check out Ace....thanks for the tip.....I three away a prefectly good tree because two strands went out! :(<br />Your house is just magical.....your hubby is right, you need both trees! So we can see them! LOL <br />SandyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956372943613435575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-22688596628012682952011-12-10T13:50:10.219-07:002011-12-10T13:50:10.219-07:00its gorgeous, I love them both. I love all the ha...its gorgeous, I love them both. I love all the handmade ornaments. Hugs SaraSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089853600319812199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-70428793610614877372011-12-10T09:42:32.017-07:002011-12-10T09:42:32.017-07:00JUST gorgeous! I am jealous! Thanks for all the ti...JUST gorgeous! I am jealous! Thanks for all the tips too! :D BeckyBecky Vothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15137808329456927718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-64959448656654056912011-12-10T08:44:34.588-07:002011-12-10T08:44:34.588-07:00Just beautiful, Karen! And such good tips for dec...Just beautiful, Karen! And such good tips for decorating the trees. I don't do that anymore, but I sure do enjoy looking at all the trees that are decorated. Thanks so much for sharing!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181746916174159501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-61426682122119589692011-12-10T07:00:45.898-07:002011-12-10T07:00:45.898-07:00Hello Karen
Beautiful trees! Long ago I used to d...Hello Karen<br />Beautiful trees! Long ago I used to decorate 2 and loved having one upstairs and one down. I know how much time it takes to make them look as nice as yours.<br />JudithLavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03403871499758144022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-58811086319420677832011-12-10T05:48:38.203-07:002011-12-10T05:48:38.203-07:00You will never know how many things you teach me, ...You will never know how many things you teach me, with even the most casual of comments. "Spray glue!" My goodness, who knew? I love all your ideas. Thank you and keep enjoying this wonderful time of year.clairzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076402619649343527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-72619425598658955272011-12-10T04:15:24.556-07:002011-12-10T04:15:24.556-07:00Oh Karen, These are two of the most beautiful tre...Oh Karen, These are two of the most beautiful trees I have ever seen. Wish I could see them in person so that I could just study what you have done. Great job! <br />Have you done a tut on how to make the big musical flowers with the birds in the center? I love them! I have been away for over 2 weeks on vacation and I am playing catch up. I have missed some of your posts.<br />Best wishes to you and your family for the Holidays.<br />~ ~Ahrisha~ ~~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-44817508514149508572011-12-09T22:14:32.516-07:002011-12-09T22:14:32.516-07:00Wow Karen Your trees are amazing and I'm in aw...Wow Karen Your trees are amazing and I'm in awe, soo-beautiful my friend, how do you get the thick snowy tips like you have on the first tree and do you add extra lights if your tree is prelit? I want snowy tips and will be a must for next year! Hugs and love and again so beautiful! XOXO MarilouAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175847527595328447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-73356151156708902672011-12-09T20:50:44.078-07:002011-12-09T20:50:44.078-07:00Great trees Ms. Karen!!! You are such an inspirat...Great trees Ms. Karen!!! You are such an inspiration - maybe when I grow up I can be like you ;) Love the handmade ornaments and this year, I am trying my hand at it. The hot glue gun and I are not friends though, little sucker tried to burn me ;) <br /><br />Thanks for the tips and tricks - making your post as unusual more than just a post!!!! Romeo gives you two paws up!<br /><br />One last thing - we have the "ray gun" light thingy. We got it two years ago at Target, in case anyone is looking for one....<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />"Her" and RomeoRomeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931122737257172540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-28328075053105941082011-12-09T18:54:44.624-07:002011-12-09T18:54:44.624-07:00OH MY GOSH!I have never seen such beautiful trees!...OH MY GOSH!I have never seen such beautiful trees! I'm am going to have to rethink my entire tree next year! thanks for all the wonderful tips too! some of your ideas would never have occured to me!they are just gorgeous!!!!!!art by wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567283096222679771noreply@blogger.com