Polled as the second most popular type of Christmas tree in America, the Douglas fir species has been widely used in the Pacific Northwest since the 1920s. The tree is named after David Douglas, a Scottish botanist who introduced the North American tree to the Scottish isles in 1827.
For all its popularity, the Douglas Fir [...]
Its the last day of summer! And while we love celebrating Christmas in July, we’ve concluded that it’s best we keep celebrating Christmas in December during the winter. Here are our Top Ten Reasons why Christmas Doesn’t Come in Summer:
10. Winter is a sad sight without loud, bright colors to cheer the atmosphere up.
9. Hot [...]
Talk about non traditional, eh? For a season of merriment and all around joy, one might think that black trees are a little too sad or depressing. However, what you might not realize is that black Christmas trees can be really chic or fun, depending on how you decorate or use these trees.
Baby Steps
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So we were all sitting in the break room, each of us enjoying a delicious stash of goodies we had just acquired from the now wiped out ice cream truck, when one of us noticed that we haven’t posted any recipes in a long time! Well, you could of course imagine our consternation over this [...]
Every two weeks, we’ll be featuring a particular variety of artificial Christmas tree in the market. And since we’re ever so creative here at Artificial Trees, we’re calling this segment, “Tree in Focus”. First up, America’s favorite Christmas tree, the Fraser Fir.
The Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) was named after John Fraser, [...]
When decorating your tabletop feather Christmas tree, you can choose between going big or going small. Above are images showing you how to decorate these retro Christmas trees using big or small ornaments.
On the left, the decorator chose smaller elements for the feather tree. Tassles and crystal pendalogues are ingenious ways to decorate your tree, while [...]
How about giving your Christmas a pink makeover? Since pink is a color that everyone has very different reactions to, here are a few ways to add a touch of pink to your Christmas without going out of your comfort zone.
Level one: Pink accents. Not everyone is a fan of pink. If you’re one of [...]
The Christmas stocking is a permanent fixture in a household during the holidays. Incredibly versatile, these Christmas decorations can be placed on the Christmas tree, over the fireplace, on a door, or even on a bedpost. Traditionally, these are filled with small treats and gifts aside from the gifts under the Christmas tree. And while there [...]
Yesterday, we talked about how to have an authentic Christmas tea party. Well, it seems the Christmas world is just not done with the other side of the pond just yet! As Selfridge’s on Oxford Street opens the tinsel-adorned doors of its Christmas shop 143 days before Christmas, London gets an early Christmas treat!
Inside these [...]
What can be more heartwarming and charming than a tea party at Christmas? With the weather at a perfect chilly temperature, a cup of wonderful tea, scrumptious tea cakes, and the company of friends laughing at each other’s failed attempts at British accents is the perfect setting for such a party! And the best thing [...]