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  • @Toinette2883
    @Toinette2883 Рік тому +163

    That tree is absolutely beautiful❣️ I can’t believe how much those orange slices add to the look. They give it a beautiful glow. Well done!

  • @brendatodd3779
    @brendatodd3779 Рік тому +61

    ❤I just visited the Garden Center and I had a wonderful day . They had a class making Christmas wreaths and your mom invited me to make one. Your family is just as sweet as they seem. I enjoyed my visit from Atlanta and meeting Monica and you mom. And my wreath made it home on the plane!

  • @lauravandien2363
    @lauravandien2363 Рік тому +91

    Perfect combination of natural and glam-absolutely beautiful. Hartley lights on or off-it doesn’t matter-it’s magical either way!

  • @wandabrown508
    @wandabrown508 Рік тому +244

    The Hartley tree is GLORIOUS. I can't believe how Laura continues to amaze. And Russell sitting so sweetly by the Hartley door is the perfect touch.

    • @GAPeach58
      @GAPeach58 Рік тому +17

      I've noticed Russell wants to be in every video. He likes to help or he's a camera ham. 😸🎄❤

    • @inabates8919
      @inabates8919 Рік тому +8

      I think it’s more to the point that Laura is Russell’s person. So he has to be wherever she is to watch over her. Lol

    • @GAPeach58
      @GAPeach58 Рік тому +5

      @@inabates8919 Probably. He was sitting at the door of the Hartley before she entered. I thought it was funny when he climbed the roof as she was decorating the balcony of their house. 😸

  • @loriboyce942
    @loriboyce942 Рік тому +97

    Its like the tree is in its own jewellery box! So very, very pretty!

  • @cherylsiler5050
    @cherylsiler5050 Рік тому +83

    The lights outside don’t take away from the tree, but when the lights are off the tree looks so warm and cozy. Love it both ways. You always do a wonderful job of making things look just right.

  • @wilmasgarden3098
    @wilmasgarden3098 Рік тому +49

    Absolutely beautiful and having your mom there was heartwarming ❤️.

  • @saundrawilliams1601
    @saundrawilliams1601 Рік тому +1

    Awwww! Hi Mom!

  • @patternandcraft
    @patternandcraft Рік тому +46

    Love the clear glass ornaments and the oranges looking like stained glass used in the GLASS greenhouse - very appropriate and beautiful too.

    • @eileenchang2173
      @eileenchang2173 Рік тому +1

      The tree is decorated so appropriate to the ‘function’ to the Hartley, thus I prefer exterior icicle lights remain off.

  • @marmaladesunrise
    @marmaladesunrise Рік тому +9

    Glad you fulfilled your Christmas tree dream of putting it where it is. It's beautiful.
    And I just love Aaron. He's such a good man. ❤

  • @nmp6338
    @nmp6338 Рік тому +101

    I am an antique dealer and I have over 500 antique chandelier prisms on my tree. I have also made a long garland from some of the smaller crystal pieces. It has taken me almost 40 years to find enough for my 7 ft. Tree. But it is pure magic. When you are out antiquing with your mom, look for the prisms. I love your tree. It really exemplifies your wonderful sense of style. The outdoor display of so many different colored lights-not so much.

    • @erynnlongenecker2672
      @erynnlongenecker2672 Рік тому +8

      Wonderful idea for collecting prisms.

    • @staceyalarcon4027
      @staceyalarcon4027 Рік тому +6

      I have the crystals from my great-grandma’s chandeliers on my tree. My favorite ornaments.

    • @LindaKayHolevas
      @LindaKayHolevas Рік тому +7

      You just gave me the greatest idea. Thank you! I have an entire basket of chandelier prisms & crystal balls. While I do use them to decorate wreaths & garlands, I honestly never thought about hanging them from my tree. I know what I’m doing today, lol. Thank you again! #stayblessed

    • @janeta2559
      @janeta2559 Рік тому +7

      I totally love all the outdoor lights. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It makes the best memories for your children. Keep the lights going. 😀

    • @michellezimmerman7827
      @michellezimmerman7827 Рік тому +12

      I have clear memories as a child at Xmas time. We would drive about 20 miles to the next bigger city to do our shopping and see all the houses that were decorated for the season. I remember thinking the houses with white lights were so boring, why would anyone put up white lights for Xmas? I loved all the bright colors and was mesmerized by them. Now, as a woman with white hair, I love the elegance of the white lights but I remember that little girl and decorate my house with colored lights. I'm sure Aaron and Laura's choice are in part for their children.

  • @hollyhasegawa6095
    @hollyhasegawa6095 Рік тому +1

    So bautiful, the Hartley is so amazing and the tree inside there is very beautiful as well, I love the look of it with all of the beautiful ornaments it has a beautiful style, and those driied oranges are a plus for sure. It was also such a joy seeing your mom there with Benjamin. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful video, have a beautiful day, stay safe and happy, sending love and hugs, bye!! 🥰💚🤍💜🍊❄☃🎄✨

  • @marydrew3568
    @marydrew3568 Рік тому +99

    Laura- "The Hartley is a cat free zone!"
    Russell- "The Hartley is my new home!" 😂🐈

  • @debbiesineath1952
    @debbiesineath1952 Рік тому +1

    So beautiful!

  • @maryshields1935
    @maryshields1935 Рік тому +23

    The tree could not be more perfect!!! Love the oranges and the choice of ornaments is perfection! Good choice Aaron on the lighter green, it works perfectly to showcase the orange slices, I wonder how many people are going to be adding dried orange to their trees now, I know I am!!

  • @katherinesimmons4066
    @katherinesimmons4066 Рік тому

    Laura your Hartley tree is absolutely beautiful.

  • @melissadarnall399
    @melissadarnall399 Рік тому +96

    Russell by the door at night waiting patiently is too cute!

    • @bettyjrogers
      @bettyjrogers Рік тому +2

      I thought Russell could possibly 'feel' the warmth from the other side of the door. I adore Russell.

  • @andreabenson2491
    @andreabenson2491 Рік тому +23

    Beautiful beyond words - the moment we've been waiting for has not disappointed! Merry Christmas 👍👏🎄❤️enjoy the excitement of the Season!

  • @barbararichmond499
    @barbararichmond499 Рік тому +47

    I love the tree in the Hartley. I especially love the dried orange slices. They just glow, like they are lit somehow. They do make a bright statement. Beautiful with or without the lights on.

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino792 Рік тому

    Dreams coming true Laura! It is beautiful!!!

  • @jimwalker76
    @jimwalker76 Рік тому +27

    The views from inside the Harley are gorgeous. The snow outside, the plants, the tree. I don't know how it could look any better. ❤️

  • @robinbennett881
    @robinbennett881 Рік тому

    Love that tree. It's perfect

  • @traciesoliday2746
    @traciesoliday2746 Рік тому +23

    Tree looks stunning! Theme you went with is perfect.
    The tree that Aaron was asked to "defend" (lol) was one I would've picked too. That was a stunning looking tree even without ornaments.

  • @laurieh9388
    @laurieh9388 Рік тому

    Beautiful tree Laura. Perfect!

  • @lisac.8266
    @lisac.8266 Рік тому +17

    That tree is perfect! Do not change a thing! No bows, no fancy skirt, nothing! It is gorgeous! As far as lights on Hartley, maybe just icicles. None along brick edge or doors or the top like you said. Just so beautiful!!!!🎄Thank you for including us! 🌟

  • @susant9962
    @susant9962 Рік тому

    So beautiful! ♥️

  • @amywatkins9309
    @amywatkins9309 Рік тому +31

    “I want you to defend your choice!” Love the comic banter…and the tree.

  • @debbierainey184
    @debbierainey184 Рік тому

    Beautiful!

  • @janeta2559
    @janeta2559 Рік тому +19

    Stunning tree. I had a gift store for 20 years and we themed up several trees each Christmas and had many different types of themes going on every year. This is a delightful design and I wouldn't change anything. The candle lights are the added touch to make it so beautiful. Merry Christmas everyone

  • @leesaaugustine1444
    @leesaaugustine1444 Рік тому +21

    Good Morning Everyone!! 🎄 I really enjoy the whole process of picking the Christmas tree, dehydrating the oranges & decorating!! Also enjoyed seeing your Mom & Benjamin with you decorating the Hartley Christmas tree! Oh - the tree is gorgeous! I remember last year's tree & your excitement even though the tree was on the dirt floor! This year's Hartley Christmas decor is magical & I love it!! 🎄🥰🍊🎄❤️💚🤍

  • @mswyman100
    @mswyman100 Рік тому +13

    Kudos to Aaron choosing the bright green tree. It absolutely glows!

  • @frankijohnston514
    @frankijohnston514 Рік тому +1

    It looks like a giant snow globe! Beautiful !

  • @sf55514
    @sf55514 Рік тому +5

    I think the tree looks beautiful without all the bows and ribbon. Popcorn no. The Hartley structure looks best with a glam tree.

  • @izzyparr7313
    @izzyparr7313 Рік тому

    I have a little tree in my kitchen that only has fruit and vegetable ornaments on it. That would be great in the Hartley. You can get some amazing garden themed baubles like watering cans and welly boots etc. Love what you have done though, it looks fabulous.

  • @leeojascastro711
    @leeojascastro711 Рік тому +9

    I know I don’t know anything about you, but from watching your videos you have the most charmed life I’ve ever seen. You seem so lovely, and so does your family, it’s nice to see such a happy, functional family. It’s kind of amazing. Best wishes to you for the remainder of the holiday season, I learn so much from your videos, keep up the great work!

  • @keithpugh7538
    @keithpugh7538 Рік тому

    In my opinion it does look more warm and cozy with the ice sickle lights off but beautiful either way. I think 🤔 a big tree 🌲 on each side could be an option for one year.

  • @sheiladouglas5258
    @sheiladouglas5258 Рік тому +14

    The Christmas tree is absolutely gorgeous! I love all the ornaments, and how magical the Hartley and the tree look with the lights on. You are so talented. Russell is so sweet just waiting patiently to get in. Merry Christmas!❤️

  • @willybillie1
    @willybillie1 Рік тому +22

    It’s exquisite. And imo, Aaron called it right on the lighter coloured tree - it just sings with Laura’s gold and orange palette, in a way that a darker tree would not have.

  • @judyheim6998
    @judyheim6998 Рік тому +11

    Oh my gosh that tree is fabulous. I believe that might be my favorite Christmas tree I’ve ever seen. It really is perfection. I would never have thought if someone had said dried oranges and crystal and a few green gold ornaments that it would look like this. Fantastic job.

  • @jenniferkessener1111
    @jenniferkessener1111 Рік тому

    The smell of a fresh Christmas tree with oranges is so delightful. The tree and ornaments turned out to be gorgeous. The glow and sparkling quality is so pretty. You have su h a good eye for dssign, Laura.

  • @donhorn548
    @donhorn548 Рік тому +11

    We have enjoyed all the Hartley projects starting from the announcement of its coming. Such a beautiful structure with lots of potential for enjoyable Garden Answer projects. There is so much I admire about the quality of a Hartley; however, for some reason the quality of the door hardware is one of my favorite features. Every time you include a cut of you opening the doors I smile.

  • @janinebean4276
    @janinebean4276 Рік тому

    I really love the Hartley all lit up, even with the lit tree inside!

  • @lauragreen4899
    @lauragreen4899 Рік тому +7

    Absolutely gorgeous! The oranges look like they are glowing. I love your combination of natural and glitzy. And I love the Hartley both lit and unlit. Maybe next year you could try not doing icicle lights but just regular strings of lights. It would outline the Hartley but not as many lights and not as bright? Also could you please do a walking tour through the property at night? It's so cool to see it from ground level and not just from the drone. The drone shots are gorgeous but it would be really fun to do a slower paced walking tour. Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @cappar7567
    @cappar7567 Рік тому

    The lights outside frame the tree. Lovebit with lights on.

  • @melissafanis2420
    @melissafanis2420 Рік тому +8

    The Hartley Christmas tree is Simply beautiful, I love the amber glow of the oranges. My favorite tree you have done and I love them all ❤️

  • @sharongauss9298
    @sharongauss9298 Рік тому

    I love the Hartley tree! I spray painted gold my hydrangea blooms and love them tucked in as well

  • @Prairietallgrass
    @Prairietallgrass Рік тому +14

    I’ve collected glass ornaments for 40 yrs, it’s so nice to see someone else appreciate the magical sparkle of glass on a tree, a tree decorated with glass looks just as beautiful lit or unlit. Your tree looks beautiful Laura!

  • @jackiedomer4992
    @jackiedomer4992 Рік тому

    you might want to rethink the popcorn and cranberries, I did a tree in fruit and berries for a Christmas Tour of Homes, the day before the tour we checked out the tree and the mice had ate the decorations

  • @tinakon4386
    @tinakon4386 Рік тому +7

    Laura, you are so good in decorating Christmas trees, I so look forward to it every year. the oranges gave a magical touch to the lovely tree. so so magically beautiful. thanks for sharing with us. Bless you and family🧡🧡

  • @glennnanod3160
    @glennnanod3160 Рік тому

    Absolutely loved this post, Wonderful and Gorgeous. 🎄💖💝🐈👏🎄

  • @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920

    Greetings, Laura, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 🎅🎄🤶
    I am so delighted with your choice of tree, ornaments and lights. And keeping the Hartley lights off with the tree lights on is perfect. It looks like a Thomas Kincade ⭐️🎄⭐️
    Happy Decorating Everyone 🎅🎄🤶

  • @mariannegoins3610
    @mariannegoins3610 Рік тому

    So very magical. What a vision.

  • @usafmagpie
    @usafmagpie Рік тому +9

    Glitz and Glam is purrrfect. 😽 Those oranges seem to glow in the light. Tree skirt blanket is just the right touch of elegance with the stone, glass, sparkle and greenery. 👑

  • @janreynolds3794
    @janreynolds3794 Рік тому

    The tree turned out Gorgeous!!

  • @EmeraldPawYT
    @EmeraldPawYT Рік тому +7

    I think I would be having dinner in there every night! The view with all of the Christmas lights surrounding it in the background looks magical 🎄

  • @whycaresomuch2020
    @whycaresomuch2020 Рік тому +10

    I love your mom for coming to help you. That was so kind of her 🤗

  • @doesilky
    @doesilky Рік тому

    If you don't want the icicles lights on the outside next year, you could put single lights up? Either way icicle lights on or off, it is magical.

  • @seasonswithanthony5509
    @seasonswithanthony5509 Рік тому +12

    So excited for this video! Thank you, I am grateful for Garden Answer! 🎉

  • @Gin0827
    @Gin0827 Рік тому +7

    I can imagine this beautiful Hartley Christmas tree on the cover of Home and Garden Magazine. They could only dream of being so lucky!! Thank You Laura for this magical dream You brought to life!!✨✨🎄✨✨

  • @bobr9895
    @bobr9895 Рік тому +4

    It's beautiful, the orange is the perfect amount of color, you nailed it again!

  • @sunflowerflight
    @sunflowerflight Рік тому +6

    Russell is my spirit animal! I absolutely love his energy. 🐈

  • @catherineshiddengarden2596
    @catherineshiddengarden2596 Рік тому +7

    Oh, the possibilities that you can do inside of the Hartley! 🙌🏻🎄❄️ A winter wonderland theme would be so pretty. Maybe a trio of three trees together. I like it with the lights turned on the Hartley. Such a beautiful glow to your decorated tree. 🎄

  • @leahrodrick2228
    @leahrodrick2228 Рік тому +2

    How stunning! With or without the lights it’s a sight to see!!
    I bought a Sedona dryer last year. Could you tell us how long you put the oranges in for? I’m having a hard time getting things done correctly. Do you use it on raw or fast. Your apples also. Thank you!

  • @32dras
    @32dras Рік тому +4

    Aaron is a good thinker, he will figure it out but what I was thinking for lightning your Hartley, maybe use outdoor landscape lamps on corners of Hartley and lighting it from beneath up, just to get that slight glow and visibility of structure in dark night, then what ever you place inside would be a "star of the show" 😊

  • @hdb80
    @hdb80 Рік тому

    You should open your property to walking tours of the lights and charge 10 a person or something lol.

  • @shirleysenkler781
    @shirleysenkler781 Рік тому +7

    The tree looks gorgeous, love the oranges. The color really shows up against the dark green even with the other ornaments.

  • @terresiagregg9326
    @terresiagregg9326 Рік тому

    Pretty

  • @suefromoz1913
    @suefromoz1913 Рік тому +4

    Such a very beautiful tree. Thank you for sharing it with us. Merry Christmas Laura and Aaron🎄

  • @claudiahowell9508
    @claudiahowell9508 Рік тому

    Where did you get the candles? Love those.

  • @lynnparker3467
    @lynnparker3467 Рік тому +4

    Leave that tree up all winter so beautiful

  • @sandy-rr1by
    @sandy-rr1by Рік тому +6

    I'm impressed that you were able to limit the hartley tree to lots of lights with minimal decor. It's absolutely perfect because the tree itself grabs my attention rather than the ornaments.

    • @stevenwood4373
      @stevenwood4373 Рік тому

      👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

  • @callikohl5698
    @callikohl5698 Рік тому +7

    I am sitting back with a cup of coffee to enjoy watching the process. Before my day as gramma begins with 3 sick kids and a son just home from knee surgery yesterday. My daughter in law is a nurse and needed to go into work today. Wish me luck. ❤️
    I am editing to suggest 2 trees, one on each side of the Hartley instead of in the middle and it wouldn't take away from the chandelier and you could decorate the chandelier to match. This tree is so beautiful though.

  • @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149
    @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 Рік тому +1

    I k ow you did a drone light show......a WALKING light show would be spectacular!

  • @janeclancey8044
    @janeclancey8044 Рік тому +6

    You added your touch of perfection to the tree you and Aaron chose for the Hartley!

  • @w.bovgvereav5761
    @w.bovgvereav5761 Рік тому +2

    The Beautiful 'Manger' That Is Seen In The Distance By The Barn, Caught My Eye ... @ 6:00.
    Was It Custom Constructed By Any One Of You?

    • @w.bovgvereav5761
      @w.bovgvereav5761 Рік тому +1

      Next Day, Revealed .......... It Was Constructed By Laura.

  • @pattystrecker1867
    @pattystrecker1867 Рік тому +10

    It put a smile on my face seeing your mom helping you. 🎄❤

  • @jacqydickison8717
    @jacqydickison8717 Рік тому +3

    Laura, you have a God given gift! Thank you SO much for sharing your life with us! Christmas blessings to you all!🎄🍊❄️🙏

  • @jacquelinewells7575
    @jacquelinewells7575 Рік тому +4

    Such a beautiful tree. You decorated it so beautifully. It’s an absolutely perfect tree. I mean, it’s so filled out. Just perfect.

  • @juliehinkel608
    @juliehinkel608 Рік тому +1

    The candle lights were - chef’s kiss. Victorian candle lights in a Victorian style greenhouse was so perfect.

  • @barbb.9489
    @barbb.9489 Рік тому +3

    Laura, I love the outside light so with the tree. Actually, it showcases and brightens the gorgeous tree. Plus, the outside lights are needed for compatibility with the other outdoor display.

  • @designdoctor247
    @designdoctor247 Рік тому +1

    just ideas
    big big fluffy yellow tree skirt w red train going all around the outside of the tree... 4 up lights on the tree from the 4 corners of the room ...wreath on the door ....outside of structure ....up lights lighting up the building from 3 feet away ... no lights ON the building ...

  • @truepeace3
    @truepeace3 Рік тому +3

    I’m totally in love with that tree! 🤍✨ And your beautiful style of decorating. ☺️I’m a warm color girl and describe my taste as earthy, elegant and eclectic. Your videos are so informative and inspiring! God bless and Merry Christmas! 🌟

  • @ann2155
    @ann2155 Рік тому +1

    Love it without the extra outside lights. The tree is the main focal point. I didn’t do my tree in my greenhouse this year and I miss it so much. It will be back next year.

  • @mindyowens9426
    @mindyowens9426 Рік тому +3

    Love it! You should do dried flowers next year!!!

  • @francinebarr1204
    @francinebarr1204 Рік тому +1

    ❤ Awesome, The Yellow In The Orange’s Bring Out A Glow, And With The Ice Glass Icicle’s 👍

  • @janabney2765
    @janabney2765 Рік тому +3

    So many wonderful ideas for decorating a tree. Thank you Laura you continue to inspire us to open our imaginations, and thanks to Aaron for always being there to help and offer your thoughts and moral support!

  • @dannac_8888
    @dannac_8888 Рік тому +1

    Maybe if the tree twinkled at night when the icicles were on when viewing the tree from outside the Hartley it would stand out from tje rest!
    Maybe try??? 🤗🎄🤗
    Love the clusters of creme/grey ribbions spilling throughout tree!

  • @seasonswithanthony5509
    @seasonswithanthony5509 Рік тому +4

    Good morning everyone! ☀️

  • @privateperson5769
    @privateperson5769 Рік тому +1

    Tree looks A Mazing !! Beautiful. Looks fab in the Hartley ...maybe less lights outside, (sorry Aaron🤣) so the tree shines more in the Hartley, and becomes the centre of it all, more classy too 😉😊 not that i am classy lol. What is a 'royal' themed tree ? U mean the British Roysls ?

  • @ClassicallyMish
    @ClassicallyMish Рік тому +4

    Laura is really trying to get Aaron to love the darker trees. 😂

    • @hjcarpentier6072
      @hjcarpentier6072 Рік тому

      as the saying goes the wife is always right....Happy wife Happy life🤣

  • @opalmullis6433
    @opalmullis6433 Рік тому +1

    Just beautiful. I am wondering though have you ever thought of drying grapefruit, limes and lemons instead of just oranges?

  • @elisataleu5
    @elisataleu5 Рік тому +3

    The oranges, cut glass oranments, snowflakes, ornaments with a bit of green, the candles and the tree - love the combination. Seeing only the tree aglow from the outside makes it all so pretty. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @esterklerfors7965
    @esterklerfors7965 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful! 🙌 Question: I know that you have been talking about it before, but what is the brand of your dehydrator? And is it a pain to clean up after using? Thank you for your inspiering videos! You always make my day.💚

  • @cheryl-leabailey8468
    @cheryl-leabailey8468 Рік тому +3

    The Hartley looks so magical! I’d love to see a video if Christmas trees from viewers some year.

  • @mbd5182
    @mbd5182 Рік тому +1

    Really, are you barefoot? It's December, girl.
    Tree is lovely.

  • @patternandcraft
    @patternandcraft Рік тому +4

    I love this tree! It would also be so cool to see a giant one that reaches almost to the ceiling in there - a lot more work and might feel crowded inside but maybe if you’re feeling extra ambitious one year 😉

    • @dianequist835
      @dianequist835 Рік тому +1

      But what about the chandelier? I love your idea and agree, but that dang light is in the way.

    • @buckeyejen1076
      @buckeyejen1076 Рік тому

      @@dianequist835 As Laura said, she would put a huge tree to the side, not in the middle.

  • @junemacare5184
    @junemacare5184 Рік тому +2

    The tree is BEAUTIFUL, love all the glass and the oranges! You are very blessed to be able to decorate such a wonderful structure every year.

  • @connieclark4040
    @connieclark4040 Рік тому +3

    NO bows on the Hartley tree

  • @rebeccalowry9296
    @rebeccalowry9296 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely gorgeous! The sparkle really enhances the look of the Hartley! No popcorn!!

  • @michelel1852
    @michelel1852 Рік тому +1

    OMG those orange slices bring back bad memories! After watching a video you made a year or two ago making the dehydrated orange wreath I decided to make one myself. It came out great. I hung it over a mirror near my kitchen dining room and then went on a 10 day vacation. When we came back from vacation the wreath and walls and floors were covered in maggots and pantry moths!!!!!! It was horrific. It’s been over a year and it’s only been since cold weather came that I can say moths are gone. We fogged the house twice, have two bug zappers in the house near where wreath was hung, had to take out all kitchen items to look for moths and I did find three moths in some flour but they had not chewed through bag so threw that out, put everything in storage containers in kitchen but still moths came. Went through a second fogging, pulled everything from linen closets in hallway and pictures on walls etc to discover more cacoons, washed everything scrubbed with vinegar etc. you get the idea. It has been a year of battle. The bug zapper and pantry moth traps along with fogging really brought issue down and cold weather. Now I just hope we have done enough so when spring comes we can say we were triumphant. Lesson is DON’T hang dried fruit wreaths inside your home!