I absolutely love traditions and using things that mean something, I tried one of the new tree ideas from others and ended up giving all the stuff to my niece the next year and going back to using what I've loved for 40 years. I still use my 40, 38 and 29 year old sons ornaments they made in elementary school, some of them have come the the end but there are still ones that are going strong. We always go to a tree farm and cut our own tree down or this year we went to a different farm and walked among the trees picked out one and they came and cut it down for us, it's an experience we've done most of our Childrens lives except a few years we tried the artificial ones which are easier but never mean as much.
Merry Christmas! Beautiful tree and ornaments. As I lay here recovering from major surgery, this is just what the doctor ordered to give me a smile and festive warmth in my heart! Thank you so much for sharing. I look so forward to when your videos pop up. ❤️
Omgosh, I totally agree with everything you say...the not buying new every year, treasuring the old, loving tradition.....how you hang the ornaments, even down to not letting an ornament rest on a branch. They always bugged me too.....anyway, you just have had a wonderful childhood and such loving family.....the memories you have are priceless....
As a German it‘s so funny to hear the word kugels. For us, the plural is called Kugeln but normally we say Christbaumkugeln. (Baum = tree) You have a beautiful christmas tree. ❤ And it‘s not to early. Your 🎄timing is perfect. 😁
Love the copper tub you are using this year. Thank Kaleb for sharing your idea's, it so much fun to see how other people decorate. And you have ALWAYS had such great taste and style!! LOVE IT! 🌲🥰
Love your tree and rustic aesthetic. I ran to the nursery for some greens to decorate my bookcase and kitchen; when I got home I invited a neighbor in that I have not seen in a while. Boxes and tubs where everywhere but, that is real life! I loved it! No excuses....just having fun!
Kaleb, you are my favorite to watch for Christmas decor (among other things!). I love the laid back elegance, eclectic collections, and coziness of your home. ❤
I love watching your videos kaleb and listening to you about your family whom you obviously admire so much they raised you well your a joy to watch thankyou darlin ❤️😊
That is the perfect tree-love that you use things that are so memorable for you. I have one antique Kugel that I cherish-I have a little Kugel envy going on here🤣🤣🤣
as someone who puts up 4 trees ( all basically table top or 4 ft tops) , decorating all my shelves with my collections= I LOVE watching others do the same . So fun to get new ideas
Your tree is splendid! I appreciate that you say to rotate through displaying collections and enjoy them. So many, myself included, have the precious things tucked away for "sometime". Now is a good time!
My son and I just went to the Tree Farm today, and picked up our 2, fresh cut trees...our annual tradition...they are sleeping in water, in the garage overnight to acclimatize...(which means for all the spiders and bugs to flee! before bringing them into the house!)
Thanks for keeping it real! The tubs, the mess, the editing process.. this is real life! However you seem to keep your cool through it all far better than me and most folks!😂
Absolutely stunning Christmas tree!🎄😃🎄 And so loved your tub tour ... we all have the tubs stacked somewhere😅👍🏻... those fabulous german bulbs, butler bulbs ( ya learn something new daily😅😂) as well as those beautiful vintage candle collections! 🕯🕯🕯Love love love it all! Inspires me for my home too. I totally agree on using special things to display that mean something to your heart and soul rather than always buying new. Thank you for sharing and love your teaching style... I so love your videos! Many Merry Christmas Blessings to you and yours.🎄🕯🎄🕯🙏🏻💖🎄
Hi Kaleb, I watched your video today on decorating your tree! Its beautiful! I saw some "kugel" ornaments in the store! But after turning the pkg over I saw they were not the German ones, but they really looked close to yours! I passed them up knowing they weren't the real thing. I am kinda hooked now to find my own collection of them! Thanks for sharing your special holiday traditions. I love to see what people like to collect for the holidays. 😍 PS.. Your antique sled is amazing 😍
YES, please keep bring us along while you decorate. Love the antiques mixed in with "new that looks old" Christmas. Is the urn next to the tree, which is absolutely gorgeous, marble? It looks like it on camera. Thank you for sharing!
Kaleb your tree looks beautiful. Never heard of Kugels until you, what a nice collection you have accumulated ! Love your found tree topper star, wow so nice. You are such a talented decorated. Your home is done sooo nicely !