Jeanette's Forest

I joined Splitcoaststampers in January of 2008. As I sat at my computer pondering what "name" I would choose for the site, I was surrounded by a variety of Christmas trees, many of them with twinkling lights. At that time, we had 42 Christmas trees in our house and lovingly referred to our Christmas-decorated home as "The Forest". Giving myself the name Forest Ranger seemed to fit.

Years passed and the three following moves included smaller houses with less room for a forest of Christmas trees, but I still have a great love for twinkling lights and unique trees. 

We are now in our forever home (we moved in the last weekend of September 2023) and my play room is the largest room in the house. It boasts plenty of space for my crafting supplies as well as resources needed for my work and volunteer positions. AND it has room for trees - lots of trees! 

They are not all Christmas trees. They are in all sizes and made from a variety of materials. One is a 7' tall tree made from parts of an antique door. One is made from shipping pallets. There is a birch tree that twinkles, a fiber optic Christmas tree, and so much more.

In the early morning hours, while the rest of my household slumbers, I love sitting in my Forest, with only the light from the trees surrounding me. It is where I find my calm, such a marvelous way to start my day.

As my home comes to life with chatter and busy-ness, the lights come on and the trees are turned off, but my Forest remains my happy place. The place where I work, but also the place where I create and play.

updated 12.31.2024