I say put it up as soon as you get it!!! (And then post pics, of course.)
Chrisjob
November 08, 2007
Update: We purchased a 6.5 foot aluminum tree from the early sixties on Ebay. It turns on they're not as expensive as I thought. It's en route, and I have no idea what to expect. Think it'll be too early to put it up when it arrives? 'Cause you know I'll have to open it up and check it out, and it'd be silly to put it up, then stash it only to put it up a week or two later.
roomsthatwork
November 08, 2007
If you're going to go non-conventional....go all the way! Go for the silver and bling it out the wazzoo! Anyway, who are you concerned about offending? It's your home, your holiday and your tree. Have fun with it...and be sure to post your final selection!
Btw - have you ever seen trees hung upside down from the ceiling? I'm not sure how you do it...but that could be very cool!
If you'd like a silver tree similar to the vintage one above, urban outfitter's has this for $68.
ruajennie
November 01, 2007
I've got a 4 foot tall vintage one (just like your photo on the left) and I don't find the silver overwhelming at all. If anything, I think Christmas is the time of year you can get away with something a bit more on the gawdy side. :) I say, have fun with it!
smbriones
October 31, 2007
I think a white tree would be better because I think you can do more with it. While the silver tree is nice and modern by itself, it may be overwhelming and anything you put on it may get lost in all it's shinyness.
I think a good solution to wanting both things that a white tree and a silver tree would have to offer would be to get a white tree (which may be easier on your wallet) and put lots of silver ornaments on it. You could also give it more of a punch by adding in some ornaments that are your current favorite color.
If you can find a tree with silver and white needles on it, that would be cool too.
This tree out of Blueprint Magazine is nice. Maybe something like this would work for you:
DIY Maven
Chrisjob
roomsthatwork
If you're going to go non-conventional....go all the way! Go for the silver and bling it out the wazzoo! Anyway, who are you concerned about offending? It's your home, your holiday and your tree. Have fun with it...and be sure to post your final selection!
Btw - have you ever seen trees hung upside down from the ceiling? I'm not sure how you do it...but that could be very cool!
smbriones
smbriones
If you'd like a silver tree similar to the vintage one above, urban outfitter's has this for $68.
ruajennie
smbriones
I think a white tree would be better because I think you can do more with it. While the silver tree is nice and modern by itself, it may be overwhelming and anything you put on it may get lost in all it's shinyness.
I think a good solution to wanting both things that a white tree and a silver tree would have to offer would be to get a white tree (which may be easier on your wallet) and put lots of silver ornaments on it. You could also give it more of a punch by adding in some ornaments that are your current favorite color.
If you can find a tree with silver and white needles on it, that would be cool too.
This tree out of Blueprint Magazine is nice. Maybe something like this would work for you:
Image from: Blueprint Magazine
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