This was my first year making an autumn tree and, spoiler alert – I absolutely love it!
Since this was a maiden voyage (I’d never done one before) I decided to start with a table-top tree.
I purchased the 4.5ft Yuletide Pine tree from Hobby Lobby. On its own this is a very nice looking pre-lit tree with a good mix of branch types. It also has some really sweet little pinecones wired in which is a nice detail.
The tree looks much nicer in person than it does online! I purchased it in-store as I like to see what the lights look like in person before committing to a tree. If it doesn’t have that warm glow, it’s not the tree for me!
Of course, since this is me we are talking about here and my life is never straightforward, the tree I wanted was the only displayed tree that was NOT plugged in! Which meant I ended up climbing under the display to find the cord and… well… apologies, but there are no photos of that!! Happily, it was worth the struggle as this little tree ended up in my cart and now, in my dining room!
I just knew that the perfect place to put this tree was on my beautiful square parlor table. This piece was hand crafted by my incredibly talented Great Grandfather, Hans, in the 1800s. Not only is it a pretty and precious heirloom, it’s also sturdy and perfectly sized for a table-top tree!
I really let myself enjoy shopping for this tree and tapped into the warm golds, deep earthy neutrals, and rich autumn colors that make our collective hearts sing this time of year!
I chose a myriad of elements that to me captured the end of summer transition into fall. Sunflowers, acorns, and of course, tiny pumpkin picks!
I tried not to over-do the topper. I don’t care for the exploding-fountain look that so often overcomes christmas trees – or in this case, an autumn tree!
Instead I chose to round the top off with a cluster of florals and balance it with the pumpkin picks and velvet-bow garland.
Stay tuned for a tutorial on the German Glitter Glass Orange slices! I’ll be using them in my Christmas decorating this year – I’m doing a Victorian theme! – and will need a LOT more!
Check out the video below where I show you all the steps involved in building this beautiful autumn tree!
