It’s amazing what one can do with the proper equipment, yes?

I was so smart last year, buying outdoor ornaments when they were on sale just after Christmas. Monday I got them off the shelf in the garage, ready to decorate one of the Italian Stone Pine trees that we’ve planted in our yard over the years.

What did I find? Ornaments, yes. Hooks, no. Really? What was I thinking, buying ornaments and no hooks. Not so smart after all. I put all the boxes of ornaments back on the shelf.

Take Two: Here’s what it looks like when I have ornaments and hooks.

All dressed up!

This tree is about 12 feet tall.