Sunday, December 08, 2013

Outdoor Holiday Tree


Our outdoor holiday tree



The birds like the berries that still cling to  the tree, and the squirrels enjoy batting around the balls.  Greedy little demons must think that they are giant berries.


It's interesting to see that the red color is chipping off some of the balls whereas on others the paint remains intact.  I wonder if moisture affects some of them but not others.  A mystery!

16 comments:

  1. that is really cute! playing jokes on the squirrels, are we? :)

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  2. I love your tree!
    Yes, as soon as I find that recipe for the cookies I'll be happy to share it with you!

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  3. Nice way to make a Christmas tree!
    Regarding the disappearing red: I know that many red pigments are very sensitive to light and moisture (e.g. paint), so you may be on the right track.

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  4. So nice of you to provide squirrel entertainment. Looks very nice.

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  5. Gorgeous! Love the snow-topped red balls.
    You inspired me to try to catch the heart tree here after a snowfall!
    Cheers,
    Merisi

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  6. Deux belles photos, la magie de Noël est là!
    bonne soirée à toi i! Cath.

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  7. I know it's seriously cold, but the berries and ornaments look so festive!
    Your mystery? Simple. Blame the squirrels!

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  8. They DO look like berries. I can see why the squirrels might be confused. ;)

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  9. very very pretty!

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  10. Cute, We have been house bound by an ice storm. Getting cabin fever. Not sure how you do this up there! I will be chewing on Christmas balls soon,

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  11. What a great idea, did you climb in the tree? :-))

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  12. Looks so pretty Kate, I can see how it would mystify the squirrels :)

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  13. Squirrels are, of course, devious little rascals....

    Quite a good way to decorate for Christmas!

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  14. Good idea, looks very very nice.

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  15. Festive! Looks great with the snow as a background!

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  16. Wonderful way to decorate a tree.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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