Beautiful tree. I've done gold with clear lights for years. I added some read a few years ago.
All of the old family decorations are packed in the garage--I use newer ones.
I have a different theme every year. I have too many decorations to fit one tree/year, so changing themes means that my decorations will all get used. Most of mine are family heirlooms and I wouldn't dream of throwing them out.
It's a mix match of things :) Some part of it remains the same whereas new improvements arrive each year.
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