Keeping things as pared down as possible, the only outside decorating we will be doing for the holidays is the display of lights on this Japanese umbrella pine. It may also be the last year I’m able to reach the top of it to decorate properly, at least without a ladder. I like how that will change and switch up our decorating plans. After this year, a change will be welcome. And for now, this is perfectly lovely – simple yet striking enough to make an impact in our little front yard. A reminder that Christmas need not be extravagant or excessive.
