On Saturday, Ross and I trucked off to the country (pronounced cuhhhn-tray) to chop down our Christmas tree. We’ve gone to the same place every year since moving to Portland and love the tradition of it. For Mainers, we go to Beech Ridge Farm in Scarborough, and I highly recommend it. There’s nothing like the crisp air, scent of evergreen and the tiny, precious old ladies working in the store.
We searched around for a while and found this beauty at the front corner of the field, we didn’t need to look far. Perfection.
Then we pretended that I was going to cut down the tree (ha!). Shortly after this was taken, Ross snatched the saw from my mitts and began hacking away.
Jeans: H&M
Sweat: American Eagle (a million years ago)
Vest: Old Navy
Boots: L.L.Bean
Hat: Marden’s (Maine’s discount emporium of delight)
Mittens: L.L.Bean
Sunnies: Marshall’s
After the sawing was complete, we strapped our very large tree to our very small car and headed home. Have I mentioned that we drive a bright yellow hatchback, identical to this one? Well, we drive a banana car. Yep – we love it.
All decorated with the star on top (although the star is cut off – oops).
It is definitely feeling like the holidays. On Friday, as we were out walking around Portland’s First Friday Art Walk, a flurry of giant snowflakes started falling. Carrollers were singing and a group of bicyclists bedecked in reindeer antlers and santa suits came pedaling down Congress Street. It couldn’t have been more perfect.
Happy Monday all.
sweetersalt
It does seem like the perfect day! I put my tree up last night!
fun! diggin the lumberjack look on you. that sounds weird. i just mean…you look adorable! as a lumberjack. ha!
I think its always fun going Christmas decorating shopping or setting up the Tree…but in my house, we have gone with the fake tree for the past couple of years..its been a lot less messy:P
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Cute lumberjack look! You look like a serious tree cutter!
That is one gorgeous tree dear, and I love your cute outfit
Kisses
J
xoxo
I’ve always wanted to chop down my own tree. The only real Christmas tree that I’ve ever had came from Home Depot. Pathetic! Unfortunately, I’m not going to get to decorate for Christmas this year as I’m in the midst of a move. So I’m living vicariously through my parents and you blog gals! Keep the Christmas pics coming!!!
You found the perfect tree! Love how you decorated it :]
And your boots are fabulous by the way!
I love the idea of cutting your own tree. I’ve never done that but it sounds pretty fun! Great outfit, too. Happy holidays!
love the festive sweater.
I think youre the first Maine bloggers Ive ever read! Im so excited it found you! I went to school outside of Portland and grew up in Boston, so I have a soft spot for New England!
PERFECT tree! and I love your boots!
You look so freakin cute! Haha so like ‘the man’ to chop down the tree himself, my hubs would have done the same thing
And you’re tree is just perfect!
xo
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