Christmas tree shopping was a challenge for us this year. Now that we’re in Colorado (where so many trees are grown and sent all over the country) I felt like we needed to get a real one. But, they’re big and pricey. And we live in a small place and have a small budget.
Enter my dear co-worker who just happened to have a few trees lying around! What are the odds? She offered to let us borrow one, a cute 4.5 foot one that was perfect for our space.
I’m not going to lie, I secretly love it. It was so easy to put together, no giant mess, the needles aren’t constantly falling off in our 200 degree apartment (we can’t control the heat…) and I can’t help but think about the simple removal and clean up process after the holidays.
I do miss the amazing smell of the real tree, but that’s what Yankee Candle and wreaths are for, right?
To give the tree a little height we stood it on a small plastic bin and decorated it simply with white lights and our ornaments. We’re missing a tree topper because it broke in half when we moved.
In true spirit, here’s the last photo with my favorite tree topper. For a cardboard, 97 cent hand-made tree topper, I think 4 years of use would qualify as getting our money’s worth.
I didn’t bother replacing it. I like the simplicity of the tree the way it is. How about you guys, any cute Christmas tree themes this year?
You are truly creative. Tree looks amazing…Merry Christmas!
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you guys too. I imagine skiing is order, have a blast!