I remember exactly ONE Christmas when my mom insisted we do an elegant pastel pink and white tree when I was a kid, it was before the storage basement fire and that was the year I hated the tree. It sparked no joy to my I think 6-7 years old self, it was refined, probably trendy at the time, but it was also very sterile and said nothing about family.

Raise your hand if you've been struggling with getting into the Christmas festive spirit as an adult! I think most of us have been there...

The most festive time of the year is right around the corner and Christmas trees are starting to pop up (mine goes up this Sunday) Along...