tumbleweed tree

December 17, 2008

tumbleweed tree

First, I have to apologize for the quality of these pictures (they are from my i-phone) but I saw this tree tonight at Hotel Terra, where we had dinner, and just had to document it! It was very beautiful and whimsical in person. It appears to be made out of something similar to tumbleweed and the simplicity of it just struck me:

Comments

Callie Grayson said…

it looks very cool! fluffy in a way.
love the white lights

December 17, 2008 at 10:08 PM

Two Tall Girls said…

Such an interesting tree. It really is beautiful and so delicate. I'd love to know more about it. Do share if you find anything out.

December 17, 2008 at 10:23 PM

Anonymous said…

wow – I like it, too. Very ethereal.

December 17, 2008 at 10:47 PM

Gina said…

wow! it is gorgeous <3

December 18, 2008 at 6:35 AM

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said…

that is one magical tree! so pretty

December 18, 2008 at 6:46 AM

Olivia StClaire said…

So different, beautiful & creative!! Makes me wish we had tumbleweeds here in Ohio!! So airy & ethereal!

December 18, 2008 at 8:43 AM

laissezfaire said…

wow, I have never seena fluffy tree like this b4!

December 18, 2008 at 10:10 AM

Blair Friedeman said…

Two tall girls, from my research I have discovered that it was made by a commissioned artist--I will let you know once I know who!

December 18, 2008 at 11:05 AM

summer said…

so cheery and charming!
love your love of simple things!

December 18, 2008 at 12:03 PM

Blair Friedeman said…

So happy you enjoy them Summer!

December 18, 2008 at 1:05 PM

Anonymous said…

Hi everyone! Maybe I can help. The Tumbleweed Christmas Tree was made by local Jackson Artist Ben Roth. You can learn more about Ben, Hotel Terra and Jackson Hole at Terra Resort Group's blog www.livewelljacksonhole.com
Check it out and thanks for featuring our lovely branches!

December 18, 2008 at 5:17 PM