It’s already only ONE MONTH until Valentine’s Day. And I just took down my Christmas decorations yesterday! I enjoyed celebrating the 12 days of Christmas and didn’t rush to get them put up.
A couple of times in the last 15 or so years I’ve left a “Christmas” tree up for more than just the Christmas season.
Back when the girls were in elementary school we left a tiny tree on the entry table and decorated it for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, baseball season, and Memorial/Independence Day. I don’t remember any other holidays so we might have taken it down at the end of the summer.
Then, when Jordann was in high school she wanted a tree to decorate for her birthday. (If you click on that link, please excuse the quality of the photos… that was a while ago on my old yucky camera!) You can see it decorated for Halloween here. And here for Thanksgiving.
This year my sister kept her tree up for my niece’s birthday on January 9. But I think they’ll be putting it up as soon as it warms up enough for them to get into the attic.
I first planned to leave one of my little trees out to photograph Christmas ornaments for Etsy throughout the year. But until I need it for that purpose I’ll keep it decorated for the current holiday. Right now it’s a Valentine tree.
I bought these chocolate covered strawberries several years ago at Room With a Past. I think they were in Mandi’s space. Don’t worry, they’re plastic.
I’ll have a couple of the Valentine ticket garlands at the next sales at Room With a Past, Paris Flea Market, and Treasure Island. I’ll also have the blank tickets for sale.
I’ve also been collecting vintage Valentine postcards for years so I’m displaying some of them on the bottom shelf under the tree.
If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day decor ideas, you might also like these articles:
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- Valentine’s Day Garland
Or you can follow my Valentine’s Day board on Pinterest:
Follow Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim’s board Holidays | Valentines Day on Pinterest.
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Jann Olson says
January 19, 2015 at 8:09 pmI love the little scene you’ve created under the tree. The tree is a sweet Valentine treat as well. I have quite a few faux treats. Some plastic dipped strawberries as well. I’m setting up a Valentines Bakery display in the entry. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Ann says
January 21, 2015 at 7:15 amSucha cute idea! Love it – saw this on Dwellings – Amaze Me Monday. I’m #126
Sherry says
January 21, 2015 at 5:58 pmYour little tree is so cute! Thanks for linking up with Home Sweet Home!
Cindy says
January 21, 2015 at 11:28 pmIt seems more and more are keeping a tree all year to decorate for different occasions and your Valentine tree is so cute!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY.
Blessings,
Cindy
Pauline Molinari says
January 22, 2015 at 1:54 pmI adore your Valentine tree! So cute! Thanks so much for sharing on this week’s Monday Funday Party! XO
Dee says
January 24, 2015 at 10:24 amThis is adorable, and you’re one of my features at this week’s Snickerdoodle Sunday party. Thanks for sharing with us! 🙂
ducttapeanddenim says
January 24, 2015 at 8:47 pmThanks! Just went over and checked it out… keep up the good work!
Lou Lou Girls says
January 26, 2015 at 10:52 amYou always bring the cutest things to our party! Thank you. Pinned and tweeted. We feel honored that you take the time to stop by our party. I hope to see you on tonight at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
simple nature decor says
January 28, 2015 at 5:46 pmLove the valentine tree, I think its a great ideas to use a Christmas tree for other holidays. Hope to see you again on Fabulous Friday Party, this week, Thanks
Maria