“I love putting a blue Christmas tree against white or beige walls, or against shades of pink, red or soft yellows. The contrast is breathtaking. These trees are also especially beautiful at ...

Donation Options Search Search Search The towering blue spruce tree (newly trimmed for transport) in the front yard of the Holden Shaddick’s home in Chicago is being donated to the city for its ...

The tree, a blue spruce, was planted when the previous owner, Jim Mulligan, moved into the home in 1976. Mulligan, whose family came to the U.S. from Ireland, worked for the city’s Department of ...