My neighbors next door have a lovely birch tree in their yard. Let me rephrase that. They had a lovely birch tree in their yard. Even though is was dead, it was beautiful to look at. They had plans to take it down and I had some plans as well. The day I heard the chainsaw cutting away I planned on asking for some branches. Well that day was Saturday. I heard the buzzing, took a peak outside, did a happy dance and went over to ask.

It was a large tree so as we were discussing how it would be missed I casually asked, “So what are you doing with all the branches?” Not holding my breath or anything I heard the reply, “I’m not sure, do you want some?”

Keeping my composure I said I’d take a couple. I was even asked what size I wanted them cut at! What a good neighbor. I came home after a day with family to find this on my patio…

This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as what I can do with these. The centerpiece ideas are a whole other story! This is my first step to thinking about the Holidays. I’m probably the only blogger out there who doesn’t have her tree up and entire house decorated. I do love decorating for Christmas but I’m still getting over Thanksgiving. I’ll get there eventually!