How Do You Decorate A Christmas Tree Elegantly?
• Pick your tree. Some people prefer the look and smell of a real tree, others like the reliablity of a fake one. Other traditional alternatives are feather trees and tinsel trees, feather trees dating back to the late 19th century and tinsel trees to the mid 20th century. They can have a lot of old-fashioned charm, however, they may not work with all decor. • When buying a real tree, make sure you see the tree out of its netting. Look for a full tree with evenly spaced branches and a symmetric, tapered shape. Get a tree that still has the tips of its branches intact. A sheared tree is cheaper, but it looks less natural and will have more loose needles. • Get a Christmas tree stand with the deepest water reservoir you can find. • Another way to keep a tree fresh is to put it in a bucket of water. You can use bricks to lift the tree high enough so that the bucket doesn’t interfere with the lower branches. • Make sure the tree is securely wedged into position. • Add the water only after
