The Dogmother Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 We get a real tree every year (I love the look and the smell). Our council operates a collection about 2 weeks after Christmas, if you leave it out in the front garden, it is taken away for you - Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Our council are rubbish at recycling. I think the trees left out on the street just end up in the back of the bin van so that's another reason for us not having a real one. Those of you who do recycle your trees, that's fab. An excellent way of paying nature back . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleata Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 hi all Kaite- i wasnt being judgemental at all. and my statement about finding like minded people who take the enviroment seriously was meant to everyone on the forum, who think about the consequences for the envoronment, whether you buy real or not. sorry if it came across that way, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 We have a fake one. When we got married we bought a little one in a pot - and we did all the right things, bringing it in slowly to the warmth, and, after Christmas moving it slowly back outside. We decided the tree would be a symbol of our marriage - as the tree grew so would our love. It died after 3 years ,....... (luckily we are still happily married after 16 years!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 My ex always made me have a real one but it was me that had to put up with the mess so 3 years ago I got a fake one small act of defiance but I enjoyed it I now have a lovely looking tree with no needles dropped everywhere and if I want the smell I will use some pine essential oil in a burner to give the full effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 That's not a bad idea I am burning the Culpeppers Christmas oil at the moment - all orangy and clovey and nutmeggy yum yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Oooh Mel, that's my favourite!! I love Culpeper's Christmas smell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Oops Dont know how I managed to post twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I went on a search for the perfect Christmas smell a few years ago. Tried all sorts of oils and candles etc and the Culpeper's one was THE smell of Christmas! Delicious! I've got their pot pourri with frankincense and myrrh near the fire and it's mmmmmmmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 There! The echo's gone now Mel!! The White Company's orange and clove candle is delicious too. Must buy another one. I could just sniff it all day! It's not Christmassy but delicious none the less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Thanks Kate I LOVE all the essential oils and candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Culpeppers in Leamington Spa has gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 My nearest one is Cambridge, I think . Good job you can buy online . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 ....and you have to buy more than one thing as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Well of course! Got to make the postage worthwhile. Same goes for Lakeland, The Greenshop and Ascott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 What a dilema . i love the smell of a real xmas tree but now i will feel guilty buying a real one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) Don't feel guilty Tamsin - each have both good and bad points - it's whatever you feel comfortable with Edited November 22, 2005 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 It's Christmas - do what makes you feel happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I will decide nearer the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 And when do people put their trees up? A friend of mine puts hers up on 1st December. I always think I am going to do it just before Christmas, but then have a panic about how many other things I have to do, and put it up sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Mine has to go up on the 1st this year Mel I have people coming to stay this weekend and I am out on Friday night so I willl have to do it on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Our friends arent coming till the Saturday, but I am out on Friday night and will be cleaning on Saturday morning so I guess it will be thursday for me too (Paul doesnt do decorations......... ) Shall we put the decorations up together singing carols - if we should loud enough we should just about hear each other.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Trust me Mel you don't want me singing. I will probably be swearing at the cats as they race around the room batting baubles. They have so many toys so what is it about Christmas baubles I have a load of Ikea plastic ones I put on the bottom of the tree so they wont hurt themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
