6 Alternative Ideas If You Don’t Have A Christmas Tree
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a tree but if you’re reluctant to buy a real one, have pesky pets or toddlers intent on bringing them down or are looking for something a little different this year, we’ve found you an alternative.
Create the look and feel of a real fern with these unique ideas for an alternative Christmas tree, from twinkling fairy lights to lush (but easy to make) ferns and, for the ultimate in fuss-free Christmas fair, pretty shop-bought pieces. You’ll never have to hoover up pine needles again.
Wooden & Rustic
Up the hygge in your home this festive season with a rustic, Scandi-inspired tree. There are plenty of wooden trees to shop this Christmas – don’t worry we don’t expect you to go out and chop wood – so we’re predicting by next year this will be a bona fide trend. Decorate with a soft, muted colour scheme and pretty bauble lights for a modern feel.
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Ferns & Eucalyptus
One of the easiest, cheapest and most space saving ways to bring a tree into your home, without actually having a tree, is this. Buy some festive fern or for a modern feel a brunch of eucalyptus and cut into gradually growing strips. All you need is a bare wall and some double sided tape and you’ve got yourself a minimalist tree to impress your guests.
Hanging Driftwood
If Pinterest did Christmas it would look like this. These charming hanging driftwood trees are everywhere right now and the high street has plenty of affordable options. Decorate with simple stars or snowflake decorations, twinkling lights or make it entirely unique with mini polaroids of the whole family.
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All Lit Up
Dig out last year’s fairy lights and get creative with a magical alternative to the classic tree. A sweet idea for a children’s bedroom or nursery, a entry hall (what a welcome!) or in a cosy room that’s low on space.
Ready To Go
For the ultimate in faff-free festive decoration, there are plenty of sweet alternatives to real trees. John Lewis’ indoor/outdoor twinkling light tree will add Narnia vibes to your home, while H&M’s printed wall hanging is the hipster way to do Christmas. Zara’s simple tree light will add festive charm you can bring out year after year for less than £30 a pop.
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Take A Pic
For a heartfelt alternative to the classic tree, make your own with a selection of prints or pictures. Choose old photos from Christmases past (print them in black and white so they match) or invest in a mini Polaroid camera and take pictures of your family and friends who visit over the festive break.
Check out The Handbook’s Christmas Gift Guide, here.
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