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Skinny Christmas Tree

Snoopp — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 20:45:09 GMT

I bought a skinny tree on sale and just put it together. I don't like it. I don't know what I was thinking I was getting but it looks out of place. I'm putting my big tree up too now cause the skinny tree looks like it won't hold many ornaments at all. Any ideas where I might display this skinny one? I tried a corner of my living room and it looks too tiny. It looks strange in the kitchen but that's where it is for now.

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Plaid Pants2 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 20:46:50 GMT

How tall is the skinny tree?

Can you display it outside?

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Snoopp — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 20:57:58 GMT

I can only use it indoors. It's about 5 feet.

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NoelSeven — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:13:21 GMT

@Snoopp wrote:
I bought a skinny tree on sale and just put it together. I don't like it. I don't know what I was thinking I was getting but it looks out of place. I'm putting my big tree up too now cause the skinny tree looks like it won't hold many ornaments at all. Any ideas where I might display this skinny one? I tried a corner of my living room and it looks too tiny. It looks strange in the kitchen but that's where it is for now.

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Target carries them, they were designed for small apartments. I think it would be cute in a bedroom, how about that?

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brii — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:37:31 GMT

Do you have a fireplace you can put it next to?

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teainlondon — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:39:21 GMT

I will put our big tree in the den, because that's where we spend most of our time. I have three skinny trees. Each one has a theme. One skinny is in the guest room, but I change it according to the seasons. One skinny is in the archway between the living room and formal dining room. It's perfect there because there is room to walk around both sides. The third skinny is in the memorabilia room. I love all the trees because they are different and pretty accents to each individual space.

I think a skinny would be fun in the kitchen decorated with all kitchen-related items: cookie cutters, spatulas, measuring cups, kitchen mitts, etc.

Have fun with the skinny. You'll be surpried where you can put it and love it!

tea

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Sunshine Kate — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 22:42:52 GMT

I have a skinny tree and like it. I think it looks best in a small corner. The good thing about skinny trees, they can be stuck just about anyplace and look good.

Maybe it will "grow" on you.

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Lucky Charm — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:07:19 GMT

Haha, I know what you mean. I bought a 'flat' Christmas tree. It's like a wall hugger. Looked great in the store. I'm going to have to visit the store I purchased it (more like a florist boutique) and see how they have them decorated. Unfortunately, the place is hundreds of miles from my home!

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chrystaltree — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:19:48 GMT

You already put your Christmas tree up??????????? Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?

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Q4u — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:34:33 GMT

We bought a skinny tree last year and I LOVE it! It's 6 ft and you're right, it doesn't hold as many ornaments but it's also not spreading out 8 feet from the base! It fits perfectly, goes up easily, carries up and down the basement stairs easily and everyone can see the TV without cracking their necks.....

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Reba055 — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:23:03 GMT

A few years ago I decided I needed a new tree. My older one (which was very expensive) was getting pretty worn out, or so I thought. Ugh, the new one (and it wasn't cheap) doesn't look half as good as my old one did. I had thrown out my old one already or I would have switched back. It actually looked so real. They just don't make em like they used to.

I'm like you. What was I thinking? Now I really don't like my tree and I really don't want to buy another one 😫

Or maybe I should buy a skinny tree, lol.

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momtochloe — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:39:11 GMT

I was eyeing one up a couple of years ago as right now all I have is a small, tabletop tree (fits perfectly in the front window) . . . I was going to put it in the foyer/living room entrance . . . I think I'll stick with my 3 1/2 footer for now . . .

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StylishLady — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 02:04:39 GMT

This thread seems familiar. I bought one of them when we lived back in central NY and took it with us when we moved here 14 years ago. I like it because it does not require moving a lot of furniture,etc. to make room for it. This is me with it a couple years ago. I'm sure I've used this photo before. Need to update for 2015.

It fits in a small space in our sitting room.

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Buck-i-Nana — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 03:46:16 GMT

You could try putting it in your bedroom. I always thought people who put Christmas trees in their bedrooms were really going overboard until I got a tree to put in my greenhouse window and it didn't fit. I decided to see what it would look like on my nightstand and instantly fell in love with it. I don't decorate it except for some red berry picks, it has clear lights and gives the most delightful glow to the bedroom all evening. I put it on a timer so I can enjoy having it on as I go to sleep....I really hate taking it down after Christmas.

Hope you find a place to enjoy it.

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Buck-i-Nana — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 03:47:54 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
You already put your Christmas tree up??????????? Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?

Wow, didn't know having a Christmas tree up could prevent celebrating Thanksgiving.

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ValuSkr — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 15:26:38 GMT

@Buck-i-Nana wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
You already put your Christmas tree up??????????? Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
Wow, didn't know having a Christmas tree up could prevent celebrating Thanksgiving.

If you're entertaining for Thanksgiving, I think it would be weird to have a Christmas tree. In that case, might as well play carols and have a gift exchange.

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SunValley — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:43:14 GMT

Without knowing how your house is designed, I think if you have the room in your kitchen, I would leave it there. Skinny trees usually look nice after they are decorated, even if you just add a few picks for interest/color. Someone suggested a kitchen theme and I use my second tree as my travel tree. So much time is spent in the kitchen, I think you might enjoy it.

Eta: I put my kitchen tree into an urn that has a built-in tree stand. It gives it some height and looks finished. You don't need a tree skirt either.

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muttmom — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:36:42 GMT

One of our neighbors does an outdoor display with 4 skinny trees. They look nice. Inside they are not something, I like but they are better than no tree at all.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:35:22 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
@Buck-i-Nana wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
You already put your Christmas tree up??????????? Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
Wow, didn't know having a Christmas tree up could prevent celebrating Thanksgiving.

If you're entertaining for Thanksgiving, I think it would be weird to have a Christmas tree. In that case, might as well play carols and have a gift exchange.

Think about it; toss in some red, white and blue Easter Baskets and put burgers on the menu and ask your guests to wear costumes and....bam!! Your celebrations are done for the year! Lol

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MathisFan — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:51:15 GMT

I bought a 7.5 ft. slim, prelit tree at Hobby Lobby about 6 years ago. I love it! I live in a small ranch type home with no family room. Just a living room in which to display my tree. It fits perfectly into the corner without being in the way at all. I put it up yesterday. It's not decorated yet but it is up. I always put my tree up before Thanksgiving because December is such a busy month for me. Besides Christmas, there are 5 birthdays in our immediate family. My husband's is on Christmas. So the sooner it's up and decorated, the better.