I don’t typically put up a Christmas tree but 2020 is different.  I even splurged and purchased a pink tree because unconventional is fun.

Speaking of unconventional, I didn’t have any ornaments that would work and I wasn’t willing to spend any money on ornaments.  I also didn’t want to create a vintage themed or a flamingo themed Christmas tree.

No, I took my Christmas décor in an entirely different direction…

The Ramen noodles were a recent acquisition from Kroger, they are back in stock and at the normal going rate for inexpensive noodles. (beef flavored Ramen had risen in price to just under $2 earlier this year.  Gasp! I had to switch to chicken!)

I made a bow for the top of the tree using as conservative an amount of toilet paper as possible.  For added flair I sewed a pink decorative stitch down the middle of the toilet paper.  (It had to coordinate with the tree!)  I contemplated some machine embroidery but that’s going a little too far. (Translation:  I ran out of time)

I’m especially pleased with my toilet paper roll decorations.  I had one empty paper towel roll that I cut up into smaller pieces then I attached a few sheets of toilet paper to each roll.  Once I ran out of the paper towel roll I used brown cardstock paper and made my own rolls.  Classy! 😉

It was a real win when I found the germ-x brand of sanitizer about a month ago.  I think it looks terrific on my tree… at least until I need it when I leave the house.  The off-off-off-off brands of sanitizer just aren’t the same as germ-x.  But I am certainly grateful for what I have!

In keeping with my unconventional COVID Christmas theme, I chose an unusual base for the tree.

A toilet!

I placed items underneath the Christmas tree that are particularly poignant this year.  Genuine Lysol spray in my favorite linen scent, real Purell brand sanitizer, wipes, bleach and yeast to name a few.  The outhouse art is a bonus, it’s something my friend gave me many years ago.

I should mention the toilet bowl has never been used.  It is clean.  Have no fear.

Since I’m going for a completely outlandish display, it seemed appropriate to include my creepy ventriloquist dolls in the mayhem.  Percival and Mortimer were quite willing to participate.

Certainly not what I would have imagined in my living room for Christmas 2020.  But nothing about 2020 was imaginable.

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

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Incidentally, if you like my quirky, unconventional style, be sure to visit my Etsy shop, Empirical Whimsy.  And if I’m a little too over-the-top for your taste, I have some mini-wall hangings with positive messages that have a broad appeal.  They feature machine embroidered quilting and some of my signature applique techniques.    Be sure to follow me on Instagram for the latest product listings throughout the year.