This old issue of the now extinct Blueprint magazine (how much do you miss it?!) is one of my very favorites. It makes me want to run out and buy a pink Christmas tree with gold ornaments…and tie a bow on Alfred and put him in a box.
P.S. Should I buy a real Christmas tree this year or an artificial? Help!
(via M.A.Belle)
Jennie says
Real! My boyfriend and I got ours last night–and there is nothing like waking up to the smell of a real evergreen!
alex says
real tree, always! it’s not christmas unless it smells like a tree. And to be honest, I think it takes a lot of effort to make those fake-y ones look chic and not tacky.
Katie Armour says
Jennie — Ohhhh I do love the smell.
Alex — Ugh, I know! But I hate the thought of throwing it away afterwards. It’s so not…green! I googled it and apparently Martha Stewart approves of artificial trees in some circumstances. I wish I could find a vintage aluminum one from the sixties. I wonder if my grandmother has one in storage…
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/marthas-faux-christmas-trees
Tate says
A faux tree for a “neo-traditionalist”? Blasphemy! It’s perfectly green if it’s recycled responsibly. Sometimes they’re collected and put in lakes and ponds – to provide shelter and sustenance during the winter. Also, they are ground down and used as mulch etc.
colie says
i can not explain to you how much i miss blueprint magazine. i loved it so much i would subscribe and still buy an extra copy at the newsstand because i could not wait for it to come in the mail.
Victoria says
Oh, gosh, real! There is the scent and the fun of a bit of nature…Plastic is so …I just read Emily Anderson’s book Eco- chic Home and she thinks as long as you make sure the tree is professionally recycled by your town, village, clty it’s ok! She worked for Martha Stewart.
http://www.goodwithstyle.blogspot.com
Katie Armour says
Tate — But a vintage aluminum is very neo-trad! Hahaha. I wonder if I could find someone to grind a live one down to mulch for us and make use of it. We live in an apartment : )
Victoria says
Sorry , wrong blog before: Please see here: http://www.goodwithstyle.typepad.com/emilyanderson
xx
V.
Ally says
I have to have a fake tree because of my building’s restrictions and this year I really wanted a white tree~ turns out I couldn’t splurge this year. Definitely next! Fake trees are uber practical but nothing beats the real tree smell! The pink tree is darling though!
Modern Traditionalist says
That’s Reggie Darling’s Pompey!!
http://reggiedarling.blogspot.com/2010/03/pompey-chronicles-part-iv-pompey.html
Mariel says
I love having a real tree! Wish they weren’t so messy & unwieldy to lug home. My plan for next year is to buy a really small tree mid-December – something I can fit in the front seat of my car. Getting it close to x-mas will mean less cleaning since it’ll be fresh. The nativity scene I set up every year will tide me over decorations-wise until I have the tree!
Rosemary H says
Real!
There’s nothing like the look and smell of a real Christmas tree. And it’s absolutely worth sweeping up the little needles. :)
Kimberly Lewis says
I have a faux gold mini tree at my apartment. I think that it is festive! That being said once I move into a bigger place down the road I can’t wait to get a real tree. I love the smell !
Christina says
Real, always real!
geri says
go for the pink… what the heck! they are adorable and just think how fun it will be to have a vintage pink tree in storage to give to your grand daughter! you would be such a cool grand ma ma! it sounds like a blast and very chic!
Connie says
Go for real! There’s nothing like the scent of it.. come over to my house! :)
nanne says
you always need at least one real tree!!
buy an artificial tree on sale after christmas and use it in the kitchen, the family room or a bedroom…you can have it all!!!
nanne
Kit says
I vote for a fake full size tree…and a small real tree. The small tree can be planted outdoors after the holidays…ooh, make it Alfred’s tree and decorate it entirely pug/pooch!!!!
Kit says
xo Kit
Kat says
We have fake. Only because our French Bulldog is allergic to pine – boo! ♥ your blog!
ginnybranch stelling says
1. i love aluminum christmas trees
2. this was my faaaaaave blueprint ever! those dresses and that blonde hair and the silhouettes on the wall definitely inspired the college me, very much so!
Elle says
Does anyone know who designed the dress she is wearing on the cover??
Kristin says
YOU gotta have a REAL tree! The dress is gorgeous!
kelsey says
oh blueprint, I miss it! I definitely saved this issue because I loved it so much. Pink Christmas? yes please!
benson says
…and to add more confusion :) I read somewhere about how a real tree is best (if they are grown on tree farms) because the artificial tree has certain chemicals that are used in manufacturing it–or; an artificial tree that’s chemical free is a “thumbs up” as well if you go faux.
But–to juggle another thought–if you go vintage,you feel as if you’re safe from the chemicals of today and saving a tree somewhere.
seesaw designs says
i saved this issue too because i loved it so. go with a real tree! more festive ;) although if you go with a fake one, pink is a really good option…
-angela
Stacey says
I would be forever grateful is someone could tell me where that gold dress on the cover is from!
Stacey says
And of course I meant to say “if” instead of “is.”
Katie Armour says
Stacey — I have the issue in front of me and yet cannot for the life of me find out who the dress is by!!! Either I’m blind or they didn’t say in the credits… Let me know if you find out. I’m dying to know as well! xx Katie
Cate says
Why not do both?
A real tree in the living room and little fake pink/gold tree on the countertop in the kitchen or the dresser of your bedroom.
Best of both worlds !!
I have this issue of Blueprint ! Will see if I can find who did the dress too…
Katie, the girls’ hair on the cover is divine, do you think one has to be very young to carry that look off?
Cate says
Found it !
The dress featured on the cover of this issue is by
Basix II – it retailed for $460 and was sold through
Neiman Marcus at the time.
Such a perfect holiday party dress isn’t it….
Katie Armour says
Thank you Cate!!! So good to know. And I think her hair style could work on just about anyone young or old. It’s so stunning! xx
Kristina says
Ah – I have this old issue as well! I loved Blueprint. I really want to get a white tree at some point, but my husband is not convinced :)
carlee says
I love her dress on the cover! And that sweet pup :)