A Christmas Tree and a Song…

by | Dec 23, 2010 | Decorating, Holiday, Winter | 91 comments

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It’s two days before Christmas and I finally put up my “pretty tree.”  It’s the first live tree I’ve had since I was six and I am sold on buying live trees.  It is so beautiful.  My artificial one is going to the thrift store the day after Christmas.
And I’m crazy about the new tree skirt I made. 

The little girl in me still loves a twirly skirt. 

Sorry about the bad lighting.  These pictures were taken at night. 
Sooo…some of you know about my musical background.  Well, I thought Christmas was a good time to share it with you. 
 (I’m a little nervous about posting this.  I’m really not a performer anymore…)
Merry Christmas to you and yours. 
Miss Mustard Seed

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    91 Comments

    1. Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas

      Simply beautiful…gave me chills…Merry Christmas to you and yours!

      And I love the live tree and that tree skirt too!

      Lou Cinda

    2. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures

      My family and I enjoyed the song. Your voice is very soothing. Almost like a lullaby. Merry Christmas to you.

    3. Julie

      You have a beautiful voice. Thanks so much for the song. Your family is so very blessed to have you and your music in their home. Merry Christmas!

    4. colleen

      oh my i have seen some tree skirts but that one is to die for. did you make it ????? we went artificial on our tree few yrs back cause the last one we had was sooooo dang dry i was too worried to turn on the lights. real is much nicer but sure not as messy.
      merry Christmas 😉

    5. Sue

      Bravo! You have a lovely voice and thank you for sharing it with all of us. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

      Sue

    6. Richella

      What a lovely surprise to find your beautiful video here!

      Your tree is so pretty–just exactly the way a Christmas tree should be. Your tree skirt is fabulous! But your pure, sweet voice and the loveliness of guitar accompaniment are such a treat.

      Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing all your gifts with us. You are a blessing.

      And now I need to get off my computer and go spend some time with my family, just as you say! Merry Christmas!

    7. Between You and Me

      beautiful song…

      Merry Christmas and Happy, Happy New Year!!!

      Your tree skirt is beyond amazing!

    8. Nickie

      Beautiful…and the tree is nice too:) Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!

    9. Sixty-Fifth Avenue

      Oh, I couldn't see the video, I'll have to come back later.

      Your tree is very pretty and that skirt is Gorgeous!! That would be perfect under my tree!
      Merry Christmas to you and yours!

      Londen

    10. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.com

      What a beautiful voice! Wow you are all sorts of talented.

      Merry Christmas to you!
      Deb

    11. One Life Many Journeys

      Thank you for sharing your gift with us. May you be blessed this Christmas.

    12. Katie

      Tutorial on the treeskirt??

    13. DisturbedAngel

      Is there anything you can't do??!! Your voice brought tears to my eyes, truly. And that tree! So pretty! Thanks so much for sharing your many talents with us. I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!

      Warmly,

      kfowler

    14. Georgetown

      Any chance you'll post a tutorial for the fabulous tree skirt sometime before Christmas 2011? I LOVE IT! I might need the tutorial in.like.July. to get it made in time. 🙂

    15. KimW

      Beautiful – you, the voice, the tree and the tree skirt. Love, Mom

    16. Funky Junk Interiors

      Amazing. The skirt and your voice. This was a really lovely treat. Merry Christmas MMS!

      Donna

    17. ChRiS

      Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones…..and what a blessed voice you have…………ty

    18. Christa @ Stories of a House

      Wow, just wow. Marion, is there anything you can't do? Beautiful tree, and beautiful music.

    19. Between Blue and Yellow

      You're so cute, thanks for being so brave to post this. I'm glad you did, makes me like you even more 🙂

    20. Musings From A French Cottage

      You have a beautiful voice. I really enjoyed it! That tree and skirt are wonderful. You go girl!! Have a fantastic, happy Christmas.

      God Bless,
      Kathleen

    21. Sarah AKA The Thriftress

      Beautiful song! I'm so glad you posted the video. Have a Merry Christmas!
      Sarah

    22. Stephanie

      Oh how beautiful that song was that you sang. It was like you were just singing to me (oh wait you were! I was the only one looking at the screen when I watched it LOL) Merry Christmas Marian, and to your family I can't wait to see what the New Year brings for you and your career adventures.

    23. Four Flights

      My daughter ran in when she heard you sing and eagerly asked "who's that?!?" So cute! Beautiful song and beautiful tree. I vow to never own a fake tree (unless I'm 80)!

    24. Cheryl~ZanyMayd

      What a Sweet Performance, You sing like an Angel…. Thank You for the Song ~ Merry Christmas to You & Yours!

    25. Anji Johnston

      Bought a tear to my eye! Thank you. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year. Now YOU get off of the computer and spend some much needed time with your loved ones (just kidding!!)!

    26. Krystal

      So I already totally envy you and want to be you when I grow up, but your beautiful voice, mad guitar skills, and that TO DIE FOR tree skirt puts it over the top.

      Merry Christmas!

    27. Corn in my Coffee-Pot

      What a lovely Christmas blessing–
      Thank you for singing that song for us! you have a beautiful voice and a lovely tree.
      Love that skirt!

    28. Hi, I'm Laura Ingalls Gunn

      When the talent gifts were being passed out I think that SOMEONE got in line more than once. 🙂

      Lovely.

    29. Rags & Ruffles Clothing

      oh my!!! Love the tree skirt… and would LOVE a tutorial!!!

      It is absolutely dreamy… have to know… dod you try it on… I know i would have 🙂

    30. Restyled Vintage

      I lol'd at comment number 29, she's right! And your singing gave me goose bumps…it was beautiful 🙂

      xx Karen

    31. Modern Country Lady

      Very touching- Lovely to hear you sing!! Thank you ! !! Have a wonderful time and merry Christmas.

    32. decorating diva {aka deanna}

      love the tree and i really love the tree skirt! can u do a tutorial on that??? merry Christmas!

    33. Kathy

      You are a very talented lady. Thank you for sharing your voice and music with us, I truly enjoyed it! Merry Christmas to you and your family! btw love your tree skirt! I hope you have or will have a tutorial on it!

    34. Our Southern Nest

      I just died when I saw the tree skirt! Simply FABULOUS!!! And thank you for sharing your song with us. You are truly amazing and inspiring. Merry Christmas!

    35. Michael - Innkeeper

      wow… is there anything you can't do!? ah-mazing! the song was beautiful.

      thanks for sharing it with us. a very merry christmas to you and yours!!!

    36. Jessica

      Um..I just fell in love with the tree skirt.
      Jessica @ltc!

    37. time worn interiors

      Lovely tree and a lovely song!
      Merry Christmas to you and your family!
      Theresa
      aka:tot

    38. Rie

      Love your flirty tree skirt, and love your voice even more! Really beautiful and a nice surprise!

    39. Linda (Nina's Nest)

      Hi Marian. All that wonderful decorating talent AND you have a beautiful voice, too?! Wow! Don't tell, but I think your blog is my favorite! Linda

    40. Marian

      Beautifully done! Thank you for sharing, and I love your tree skirt!

    41. Chrissy

      Wow what a beautiful tree and an awesome voice. You have sooo much talent to share with us. I am glad you decided to share all of your talents.
      I wanted to thank you for your great encouragement about blogging and I am sure I may be asking you some questions down the road. If that is okay?
      Also, I picked up the the Romantic Homes magazine and guess where the page open to, your blog. How great to have reached such great accomplishments 🙂
      Have a very Merry Christmas.
      Chrissy

    42. Tricia

      Beautiful! Lovely voice…and I'm in love with the twirly, swirly tree skirt : o )

    43. Karen

      Your talents are endless! Merry Christmas and God bless!!

    44. Stephanie

      Please, please do a tutorial on the treeskirt!! LOVE, LOVE, LUUUUVVVVE!!!!!

    45. Eates-A-Lot

      Please feel free to post up a song anytime you feel like it.
      Just lovely. Have a Merry Christmas!

    46. Selina@CreativeJuicesDecor

      You have such a beautiful voice! I can picture you on broadway right now. (since I have 3 little kids I can also picture you on a Disney movie) heehee Merry Christmas! Keep music going in your family (I play viola and my kids play piano)

    47. sunnycindy

      You just continue to Bless us with your many talents!! We are just so lucky!

      Thank you for giving so freely of yourself in sharing your love of decorating with us. May your Holiday's be Richly Blessed in return!

      Merry Christmas!

    48. Mary

      Bravo!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent, I really enjoyed it! Have a very blessed Christmas! Mary :O)

    49. Nutbird

      Don't send your tree to the thrift shop!! You can use it as a prop at your shops, or practice staging ornaments on it, or create different themes on it. At worst, you can cut it up and use the boughs for decorating or all sorts of new things. Ann And a Merry Christmas to you.

    50. vosges paris

      Wishing you a happy Christmas eve.
      Desiree

    51. Vickie H.

      Love your voice! Enjoyed the song, accompanied by the guitar..very special! Thank you for being brave!
      Please do it AGAIN some day soon!
      Love the tree skirt: please share how!
      MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

    52. Reenie

      That was beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and your family!! 🙂

    53. Gypsy Heart

      Absolutely beautiful song…do your talents ever end? 🙂 Thank you for sharing that with us.

      I hope you will provide a tutorial for making the tree skirt ~ it is just gorgeous! The tree and your decor makes me feel happy.

      Have a Merry & blessed Christmas!
      Pat

    54. From This Perch

      Thank you for sharing even more of your gifts with us.
      You have enriched my life in many ways!
      May all your days be merry and bright!

    55. SusieQ

      Very beautiful and special, thank you. Merry Christmas.

    56. Sandy

      I just had to stop by and say "Happy Holidays" to you and yours.. I so enjoy your blog..
      hugggsss
      Sandy

    57. Goodwill Haunting

      Beautiful! Thank you for such a wonderful gift! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    58. Kiki Anne

      Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures you have been posting, and for the lovely song! May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!

    59. Kristy

      Just Beautiful!

    60. Pam

      Don't be nervous. Your singing was very nice and I wish I could play the guitar too. I hope that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas. Please tell us how you made that tree skirt!!! Did you use a ruffler foot our did you make all those ruffles the old fashion way? I love your idea of using ruffles.
      I enjoy machine embroidery and sewing. After seeing your tree skirt I'm thinking wouldn't it be great to make a tree skirt in 6 to 8 sections and then alternate the sections making embroidered sections and ruffled sections. I think you just inspired me again! Thanks

    61. Mayer Photography {The Blog}

      I love it……..been reading you forever, knew you had music, but always paid attention to your decor. Fantastic present to us all!

    62. Regulator Jack

      I love to see people bragging on my daughter. Did I ever tell you she also caught her first fish all by herself at age 5? Or did you know she's also a crack shot with a snub-nosed revolver?!

    63. Kaye

      You should perform more! You have a beautiful voice!

      Merry Chrismtas! Thanks for the sone!

      Kaye

    64. Jen T

      Lovely..all of it. Merry Christmas!

    65. Dear Lillie

      Absolutely beautiful and I ADORE your tree skirt!

    66. Peggy of Plush Nest

      ditto on the tree skirt tutorial, please- it's FABULOUS!

    67. freckled laundry

      Beautiful tree, skirt, and voice! Of course you sing, too! Loved your video. Merry Christmas to you & your family! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for making 2010 so special.

      Christmas blessings,
      Jami

    68. Mandy

      Oh my goodness!!! I want one of those tree skirts!!! And that is one of my favorite songs, great job! Merry Christmas!

    69. fabulosa

      everything is beautiful and look amazing. I love the skirt, i feel like putting it over my shoulders, like a shawl. Merry Christmas to you too.

    70. Tales From My Empty Nest

      Merry Christmas! I love your tree and the tree skirt. So beautiful. Love & blessings from NC!

    71. Kimberly

      Lovely, just lovely … thank you & Merry Christmas!

    72. Lili

      That was simply beautiful. Merry Christmas! ~Lili

    73. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      So pretty – the song and the skirt!
      A tutorial on the skirt would be great. Your home looks so warm and cozy! Merry Christmas!

    74. Faye Lewis

      The Christmas tree skirt is the bomb!!! Do you have a tutorial for it. I would love one just like it.

    75. Jenn ~ flea with me

      You're awesome! Happy holidays to you and yours.

    76. Mrs. DeVore

      That tree skirt is spectacular!

    77. Karen- The Graphics Fairy

      Oh wow!!! That's awesome Marian! I didn't know you could sing! You have a beautiful voice!!
      Love that tree skirt too!
      Merry Christmas,
      Karen

    78. mustard seeds

      I loved your song. Thank you for sharing. I notice some old sleigh bells hanging on your door. I have some that look just like that. For all the years growing up they were on the back of our front door just like yours. I have placed them around my metal angel on the coffee table this year, because they are getting very fragile as the leather gets more brittle. Memories. I liked your video…It is so nice to see a blog friend in action. It makes you seem so much more real. Thanks again,
      Sheila

    79. White and Rust

      Your song Brought tears to my eyes… You are one talented lady!

    80. L.Duncan

      Get out of here girl!!! you sound great! And guess what? We had a beauiful white Christmas yesterday!

      Love your tree and skirt. I may just have to try a live tree for the first time next year!

    81. mitziscollectibles

      Marian, now I see that you have one up on Martha Stewart…..she doesn't have any musical talent that I know of. Your voice is lovely! And your tree skirt is something I would love to wear when the holidays are over, if you could insert an elastic waist!

    82. Gina

      Awww, that was wonderful! Thanks for sharing. We had a white Christmas where I live! =D

    83. Rhonda

      "standing ovation"
      beautiful! I could never tire of Christmas music. I'll have to hop over in July to listen again. 🙂

    84. Karyn

      Wow you just ooze with talent! Merry Christmas!

    85. Charlotte

      You are so good!

    86. Heather A

      I was so moved by your Christmas performance for your readers. Thanks so much for doing that.

      Happy New Year to you and I look forward to another year of following and being inspired by your creative endeavours.

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