Mini Christmas Tree

Believe it or not, this is what I call a Christmas tree. Rather small I must admit (only 5.5 cm) but still it is a Christmas tree made out of glass. I put it together in time for Christmas 2009 and display it as my Christmas decoration since (not for long yet but it has certainly become an important part of this season's festive decor).

And as it goes, there is a little story attached to it (as there always is with my designs).

There were five small glass bowls. One day, a clumsy human being (me) placed one of them at the edge of a table and before she knew it, this one glass bowl fell down and smashed into small pieces that scattered all over the floor.

The clumsy human being collected them and somehow glued them back together. Since then, there are four glass bowls and a mini tree I dare to call a Christmas tree.


What an approach to have to one's surroundings. Somehow, I could not bring myself to throwing the smashed glass bowl away. I think it was the textured surface that silently talked to me suggesting that I may find some use for it. Of course, the time of the year (late autumn) also helped me to make a decision and glue the pieces into a decor for Christmas.

And so, welcome to the charm this season offers and soak its atmosphere with all the festivities. And, most of all, do not let anybody or anything (such as the madness of commercial side of Christmas) destroy it. Kx