SO - we are starting to look at replacing our tree that was lost in the first last Christmas.
Our new home is currently under construction and the main floor will have one large room for kitchen/dining/living room area.
The ceilings in this room will be very high so we are thinking of getting a much taller tree than we have ever had before.
I was wondering if anyone has feedback on better brands, stores, things to consider, etc.
I looked at Hobby Lobby last week and I did see a 12 footer that had me hearing jingle bells The greenery on it was the softer, rubbery kind as opposed to the stiffer, faker looking greenery. Well, it had some of that too, but mostly towards the trunk. The tips were a "nicer fake" if that makes any sense.
I also liked the fact that it goes together in 4 pieces. No inserting each individual branch.
It is prelit - which makes me nervous. What if a bulb goes out? I have a confession to make - I've NEVER changed a bulb on a light string. {oh the shame!}
Why? I'm intimidated. I'm a loser. I'm wasteful. Any and all of the above.
I just use the light strand until enough lights go out that it makes tossing it and buying another one a much simpler option.
Obviously something I need to get past. I bet there's a Youtube video on changing those little lights!!!!
ANYWAYS - Any advice you guys have on things to keep in mind when choosing a tree that is going to be with you a looooong time is concerned I would love to hear!
I must say - I am both excited and nervous to think about decorating a tree where I'll need a ladder!
Our new home is currently under construction and the main floor will have one large room for kitchen/dining/living room area.
The ceilings in this room will be very high so we are thinking of getting a much taller tree than we have ever had before.
I was wondering if anyone has feedback on better brands, stores, things to consider, etc.
I looked at Hobby Lobby last week and I did see a 12 footer that had me hearing jingle bells The greenery on it was the softer, rubbery kind as opposed to the stiffer, faker looking greenery. Well, it had some of that too, but mostly towards the trunk. The tips were a "nicer fake" if that makes any sense.
I also liked the fact that it goes together in 4 pieces. No inserting each individual branch.
It is prelit - which makes me nervous. What if a bulb goes out? I have a confession to make - I've NEVER changed a bulb on a light string. {oh the shame!}
Why? I'm intimidated. I'm a loser. I'm wasteful. Any and all of the above.
I just use the light strand until enough lights go out that it makes tossing it and buying another one a much simpler option.
Obviously something I need to get past. I bet there's a Youtube video on changing those little lights!!!!
ANYWAYS - Any advice you guys have on things to keep in mind when choosing a tree that is going to be with you a looooong time is concerned I would love to hear!
I must say - I am both excited and nervous to think about decorating a tree where I'll need a ladder!