Why I Like a Realistic Christmas Tree in My Home

Have you ever noticed that owners of realistic looking Christmas trees tend to be just that little less stressed over the festive season? Maybe it occurred to you that they weren't quite so stressed because they didn't have to go hunting for a real tree and drive all over town in quite probably bad weather to get it, bring it home and then set it all up?

This article takes a look at why I personally believe that a real tree, while great to have don't get me wrong, is more hassle than its worth these days, especially now that the artificial alternatives look so, well, realistic!

Personal Preference

Okay, I'll be honest with you, I prefer an artificial tree to a real one at Christmas. It's no big deal, but there are just some convenience factors that win them over for me. So I'm going to tell you about all the benefits of artificial Christmas trees, why I like them and why I prefer them over the real thing.

I bought a new artificial tree last Christmas and it was beautiful. It stands 6.5 feet and that is the perfect height for my living room. Not too big and not too small. Just right. Its one of those realistic trees that really does look like a Douglas fir and it is pre-lit, so all the lights are already there meaning I don't have to mess around putting up tree lights which, let's face it are a royal pain to do, especially if the wires get all tangled up, like they're prone to do.

Less Interest to Cats

It stood proud in my room amongst the other decorations and set things off perfectly. The cat wasn't interested in trying to climb it and neither did it feel the need to pee all over the base. Like it did the year before and the year before that with the real trees I kept buying. When the holidays were over, I packed it away in the box it came in all neat and tidy and stored it away in the attic. Took all of 10 minutes to do that.

Real trees need to be bought from a seller across town, transported home and then at the end of their short life, disposed of by transporting them to the dump. Whole. With needles dropping in the car. Which took over an hour to vacuum out. Every year. Not anymore!

So this year, my artificial tree will come out and take about 10 minutes to put up and it will look as great as it did last year. No going to buy another one and no visit to the dump a few weeks later. No more costs. No more hassle.

I totally love artificial, realistic looking Christmas trees and will probably never get another real one ever again. Which my cat may hate... but who cares what she thinks?

Reasons to Buy an Artificial Christmas Tree

There are plenty of great reasons why buying an artificial tree is a very good idea this Christmas, so let's take a look at some of them. Naturally, not everyone will see it this way and there are plenty of folks that prefer the more traditional "live" tree to adorn their homes.

But if you are on the fence or are considering switching allegiances and just need some good reasons why you should do that, then these might go some ways to helping you make your decision.

Reasons to Own an Artificial Tree

Yes, its always "decisions, decisions..." but at least when you put your mind to it, you can get some pretty good ideas of where you're heading with this. So here is a list of great reasons why owning one of these great trees is a good choice this year:

• Cost: the long term cost is much less than getting a new tree every year
• Purchase: you can buy these threes online and they deliver to your door, whereas a real tree needs you to go out in your car and physically bring it home yourself
• Space: you can get smaller or narrower trees to fit even the smallest rooms pr apartments
• Convenience: these trees are so versatile and convenient to put up and pack away again for next year
• Cleanup: there are no messy needles to have to clean up after the tree is no longer needed
• Longevity: when they are treated well, an artificial tree will last for many years and still look great
• Disposal: you don't have the hassle of disposing of the tree after the festive season has come to an end

So you probably see what I think about artificial Christmas trees and why I love them so much! You may not be set on the idea right away, but after you have owned one for a single season and then are getting prepared for the next, you realize that there are zero hassles about getting a tree.

Of course, you won't know that until after you bought one and used it for a season to get the feel of how it looks, feels and fits in with the decor of your home, depending on where you placed it. A year on, you will have a first hand take on these trees, because you already had one stored away that you can easily get out and put up and decorate without leaving your home or worrying that the local suppliers might run out!

Why You Need a Slim Artificial Tree This Christmas

If you're one of those people who live in a small home, apartment or condo and space is at a premium, then a slim Christmas tree can provide you with all the decorative beauty, height and display impact of a wider tree but with a smaller footprint. After all, making the best use of your available space can be a major consideration at the festive time of the year, when stacks of gifts, food and other decorations are vying for the available square footage in your room.

Welcome to this festive site that focuses on the slim variety of Christmas tree made especially for people who love to see the main focus of the room being a tall, great looking tree that emulates the real thing. You can still have a tall tree without it taking up a huge chunk of the floor space in your main room, making these slim alternative perfect for smaller homes and apartments where teh available space is at a premium.

Start Thinking About What You Want

While the festive season may still be some months away and you're still basking in the warmth of summer, about now is a good time to start thinking about the type of tree you want to have this year. You may not be contemplating getting the decorations out of storage just yet, but planning where you are going to put the tree and researching sizes, prices, availability and shipping is something that you really ought to be doing sooner rather than later.

It's also a good time to be getting your existing tree out (assuming you already have an aging artificial one) to check whether it is good for another year or it needs replacing. Sometimes a tree may not be worn out but you may feel it's simply time for a change and you want a different look of tree to the one you already have.

Slimming Down Time

One great idea for a change is to get one of the great slimline, realistic artificial trees that are available these days. They come in such a huge range of heights, colors and designs that you are spoiled for choice in that area.

In fact, if your room is a little on the small side and in past years your Christmas tree dominated in every sense of the word, then maybe getting a slim tree is something that is more like something you need to do rather than simply want to do. After all, a slim tree will give you much more space in your room this Christmas, for you to fill up with more gifts, of course!