OHbaby! Forums : matching ornaments on tree https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:58 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:49:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22977 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Hmmm. I love Christmas trees but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=563398&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#563398 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 22977
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 1:49pm

Hmmm. I love Christmas trees but our house is tiny, so we are not having one this year.

In the past I have gone for the matching look, but one year a flattie had all these meaningful decorations, and I quite like that.

Maybe we need a "Pic of your Christmas Tree" thread in the photo gallery? Do come and post your pic!!]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:49:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=563398&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#563398 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Ours is matchy, and I like it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=562561&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#562561 Author: Andie
Subject: 22977
Posted: 09 December 2008 at 3:56pm

Ours is matchy, and I like it that way. I don't put up every single decoration we own each year, I just choose the ones that match the colours I want that year, and the rest can get another outing when it's their colour's turn. That said, absolutely every decoration my kids make will go on the tree, and this year there are Ella's first 2 christmas creations, which of course match nothing, but they're proudly perched right at the front. So in years to come, nothing will match at all. ]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:56:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=562561&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#562561 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Ours has matching decorations...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=562250&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#562250 Author: Kellygirl
Subject: 22977
Posted: 09 December 2008 at 11:00am

Ours has matching decorations for the most part.

I also have photo decorations on our tree, one for each member of the family.

My hubby went out the other day and bought some more decorations,etc though as it was looking a bit sparse. We left all of our Christmas stuff behind in Canada when we moved here.]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:00:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=562250&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#562250 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Mum does the matching decorations...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561948&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561948 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 22977
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 9:15pm

Mum does the matching decorations with a different theme each year ie it might be gold & red one year; then silver & blue etc - and I have to say it looks gorgeous
I try to stick to matching decorations and not overload the tree - I've had the same decorations for a few years and just avoid getting any more ]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:15:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561948&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561948 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : We have blue & silver with some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561451&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561451 Author: EmDee
Subject: 22977
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 12:54pm

We have blue & silver with some random decorations too. We have a few that Ollie has made already and will definitely add more homemade ones as time goes on.

Booboo - I love the sound of your theme!]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:54:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561451&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561451 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Ours kinda matches. Its courtesy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561395&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561395 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 22977
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 11:54am

Ours kinda matches.  Its courtesy of the warehouse so I bought all new about 5 years ago. It was all gold until I found soem green and red tinsel and thats been added and I bought some lovely ornaments when I was travelling and they are added.  No doubt its all going to turn random soon when Tom starts "creating"]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:54:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561395&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561395 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Ours is matching its pale pink,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561373&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561373 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22977
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 11:11am

Ours is matching its pale pink, hot pink and silver!

In saying that though, this year there are a few decortations that we have brought in sales etc that arent matching.

I REALLY want a new tree, one that is HUGE and bushy ]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:11:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561373&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561373 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Ours are matching. This year we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561348&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561348 Author: Aprilfools
Subject: 22977
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 10:37am

Ours are matching. This year we have blue and silver decorations. Next year I think I'll do the traditional red and gold.
Growing up we always had matching, but we were always allowed to help choose the decorations.]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:37:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561348&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561348 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : This year will be our 1st year...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561340&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561340 Author: Shorty
Subject: 22977
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 10:25am

This year will be our 1st year with a "tree" with Decorations!
My mum had made a beautiful that we had used for years, and I am a bit of a barhumbug (however it is spelt) lol
This year my boy asked for 1, so we put it up on Sat and he loves it. I have the same colour red & Green

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:25:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561340&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561340 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : I make most of mine. I have old...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561162&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561162 Author: Danaj
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 9:41pm

I make most of mine. I have old gold and burnt red with white feathers and gold twine this year.

I have a feeling that once bubs is old enough to get those little fingers in the Xmas box that our matching tree days will be over ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:41:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561162&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561162 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Our decorations are all store...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561041&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561041 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 7:12pm

Our decorations are all store bought but it's a colourful and random mix of decorations. 

For years I decorated our tree silver and blue until DH complained it wasn't colourful enough and so I went out and bought some pink and purple decorations to annoy him since then we've added all sorts of colours.

I never use tinsel though, I hate wrapping it around the tree and taking it down again.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:12:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561041&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561041 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : We have random decorations & I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561027&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561027 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 6:54pm

We have random decorations & I buy Alia one each year, this year she can chose her own. I date it as well & I'll start on Coopers

I would love a perfect tree but that will never happen I guess! We get a living tree...Not usually bought though This year we will be buying one because DH isn't back home until the 20th.]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:54:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561027&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561027 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : ours is blue and silver matching...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561017&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561017 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 6:29pm

ours is blue and silver matching decorations]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:29:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561017&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561017 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Mostly random here, it does match...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561005&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561005 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 6:09pm

Mostly random here, it does match a bit but thats only cos we had no decorations so bought a bulk pack a few years back but the sentimental ones are slowly taking over.

The kids did my parents tree and when we went back round there my Mum had taken it all off and had it all matching. The joys of no kids at home I suppose. ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:09:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=561005&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#561005 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : we had to buy a new tree and diarations...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560968&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560968 Author: james
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 4:24pm

we had to buy a new tree and diarations as our old tree was about 30- years old ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:24:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560968&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560968 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : My tree is all matching...am feeling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560949&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560949 Author: Peanut
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 3:40pm

My tree is all matching...am feeling bad now The colour scheme changes every year as my mum and I share deocartions so our colours can change each year. This year I am red, white and silver and Mum is pink and purple ( I had that last year). Only ever have the green trees tho.

I am quite anal and like things all matching. DS got his first decoration last xmas and plan on letting him pick one every year but also plan on getting him his own little tree for his room when he is about 5.]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:40:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560949&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560949 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : I&#039;ve got my parents old tree...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560929&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560929 Author: MrsH23
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 2:38pm

I've got my parents old tree and decorations, all in red, green and gold and I love it like that, although when bubs arrives and gets bigger we'll probably end up with a bit of a colour mismatch like we used to have when we were kids]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:38:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560929&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560929 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : We have always had matching and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560917&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560917 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 2:22pm

We have always had matching and formal trees but this year I decided to do our tree in red and gold and just chuck everything on... much more fun for Neosha. MIL on the other hand has a white tree, a green tree and a black tree and every single colour decoration all in seperate boxes so each year she has a different colour scheme then marks the year on the box eg. the last time she used gold was 2002 I think it's coming up again next year lol. So yes she has it perfectly colour coordinated in a different colour every year but now that I have a kiddie it doesn't really bother me ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:22:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560917&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560917 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : We have matching ones and then...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560900&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560900 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 1:05pm

We have matching ones and then the odd random one from the boys or something like that.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:05:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560900&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560900 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : We bought our tree and decorations...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560899&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560899 Author: Freesia
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 1:02pm

We bought our tree and decorations last year after having no tree of our own ever and we bought things in just red and gold so they matched. Growing up it was always mismatched decorations that we'd all made and it's nice when each decoration has a memory or story but I have to say I love how our tree looks now.

We let Livvy pick out her own 'first' decoration this year and she picked a silver one so the mismatching is starting and no doubt in a few years it'll be totally random decorations. Once she can start making her own decorations it won't bother me what it looks like.

As for character, our tree leans way over to one side so it has character too. It's like the leaning tower of pisa ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:02:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560899&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560899 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : We buy 1 ornament every year so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560857&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560857 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 11:14am

We buy 1 ornament every year so we have lots of random ones on the tree. But we also have a whole lot of little silver and red baubles which we use as the 'base' IYKWIM so it does end up looking consistent that way.

But we haven't yet got to macaroni and tinsel home-made stage yet - that will be in a few years so ask me then lol!]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:14:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560857&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560857 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : We have just moved oseas so had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560848&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560848 Author: sno0ze
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 11:00am

We have just moved oseas so had to buy a new tree & decorations. I always wanted to have the one colour on the tree, as always had mismatched dec's. So I have gold with a few ornaments on it with the gold. Looks awesome I'm in awe with my xmas tree lol..
But in saying that if my daughter makes anything at daycare it will be on the tree in an instant.]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:00:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560848&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560848 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Sort of both, I have matching...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560822&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560822 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:32am

Sort of both, I have matching ones, cause I bought large sets of decorations from the warehouse. I reuse the same decorations each year. We only have a 4ft tree so looks very random when its decorated, as there is only so many decorations that will fit.
]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:32:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560822&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560822 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Totally random here! I look at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560817&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560817 Author: AuntieSarah
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:22am

Totally random here! I look at those colour coordinated trees in shops and stuff and think wow pretty, but nothing like ours lol. ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:22:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560817&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560817 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Leelee wrote:We do the random...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560813&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560813 Author: arohanui
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:13am

Originally posted by Leelee Leelee wrote:

We do the random decorations, thats how we decorated our tree when we were kids and Ive continued doing it


Same here

We have a few matching ball things and then have random ornaments - some my parents gave me, and plus we've been buying a special one each Christmas since we were engaged.

It's really cool looking at the ornaments and talking about where we got them from and when. We got Harry his first one last Christmas when he was still in my belly, it's a big daddy snowman holding a baby snowman - so cute! So our tree is kinda a 'story' of our life so far. I like that and as Harry gets older we'll tell him the story of each decoration.

My parents still have decorations we made when we were kids and I think it's so special. Maybe it doesn't look as "perfect" but to me it has a whole lot more meaning. ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:13:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560813&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560813 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : Yep we have a random collection...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560811&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560811 Author: mylilmosaic
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:06am

Yep we have a random collection of tinzel and decorations collected over the last ten or so years, lol, it gives our tree its own special character

And the kids love plastering it in this motley collection too ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:06:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560811&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560811 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : We do the random decorations,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560806&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560806 Author: Leelee
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:01am

We do the random decorations, thats how we decorated our tree when we were kids and Ive continued doing it]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:01:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560806&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560806 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : We have matching ornaments, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560803&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560803 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 9:58am

We have matching ornaments, but with a few sentimental 'random' ones

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:58:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560803&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560803 <![CDATA[matching ornaments on tree : have been looking at the farmers/warehouse...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560794&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560794 Author: lizzle
Subject: 22977
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 9:46am

have been looking at the farmers/warehouse catalogues and the trees are gorgeous- all matching decorations and such....compared to mine, which has decorations I made in kindy (think angel picture stuck to margarine lid), tinsel of differnet colour and sometimes literalkl hanging on by a thread....and was thinking - does anone actually DO the matching decoration thing? or is everyone's tree a living memorial to my arts and crafts classes in primary?]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:46:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22977&PID=560794&title=matching-ornaments-on-tree#560794