If your local Christmas tree lot is looking a little sparse at this point in the season (or you just don’t want to sweep up the needles) we have a solution: make your own tree! It turns out you don’t need acres of fertile land and several years of water and sunlight to get a Christmas tree, all you need is a little creativity and some elbow grease.
Check out Whit’s awesome PVC Christmas tree here.
Or try one of these clever alternative trees ready to stand guard over your present pile:
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| Apartment Therapy |
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| Martha Stewart |
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| Yes, that’s chalkboard paint! How much fun would your kids have decorating this one? Apartment Therapy |
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| French by Design |
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| Recylart |
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| Jack Johnson’s Reclaimed Wood Tree as seen in Coastal Living |
You can also put an alternative tree on your table top:
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| Areaware |
And if all of these ideas are a little too alternative for you, there is always the faux tree to fall back on….
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| Rue |
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| Thistlewood Farms |
Do it!
p.s. See more alternative trees in the Washington Post.