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Christmas Trees for Your Collectibles

When you think of a Christmas tree is it a traditional green evergreen? Or are you one of those who thinks outside the box? Water/bubble tree, upside-down trees, black trees and more!

Christmas Tree Tragedies and Adventures

It's always an adventure decorating the Christmas Tree, sometimes it can be a disaster.. other times it's just a good story.

Themed Christmas Trees

Sometimes it's easier to go with a theme when decorating your Christmas trees -- look at these ideas.

Feather Christmas Trees

Feather trees are perfect for showing off those antique decorations and if Martha Stewart likes them, you know them must be good.

Christmas Tree Decorating Tips

What's your best tip for decorating a Christmas tree?

Christmas Tree Decorating Tips

Obviously the most important thing about decorating a tree is to make sure it's secure and is not going to wobble, move or worse -- fall!

Vintage Aluminum Christmas Trees

Aluminum Trees. You either love them or hate them, but there is no denying their popularity among those who want the retro look. Although tinsel trees are widely available today, it's those vintage trees that collectors want.

Baby Boomer Christmas Tree

The baby boomer tree was in the gameroom and was a fun tree filled with the stuff we like to remember.

The New LED Christmas Lights

Energy saving LED Christmas lights have been on the scene for several years, but until the last year they've left a lot to be desired.

Pick the Right Christmas Tree

You're a collector with beautiful ornaments that need to be shown to their best advantage. What type of tree is best? Do you want a traditional tree green or are you willing to go outside the box for a Christmas tree that's a little different, but lots of fun?

Explore these choices to find the best pick for your home and collections.

Making a Christmas Tree from a Branch

An interesting and inexpensive idea for a Christmas tree

Upside Down Christmas Tree Gallery

Although many people will not consider anything but a "traditional" Christmas tree, Collectors are a different breed when it comes to Christmas and decorating. Although upside-down Christmas trees are being touted as the newest and sometimes "strange" thing, they've been around for years and are, in fact, an ancient tradition.

The Aquarium Bubble Christmas Tree

Each year is a new adventure in decorating, this year it was time to transform the bubble tree into an aquarium.

Christmas Trees: Antique, Decorative and Whimsical

Learn more about picking the right Christmas tree, decorating your trees with Collectibles and unusual trees that you won't find at the local discount store!

Tabletop Christmas Trees

Tabletop trees are perfect for those who don't have the room for a full-size tree, but also for those who love to have Christmas touches throughout the house.

There are endless choices, but some of my choices would be a small antique feather tree, a live tree with Radko or one of the fun trees made for avid collectors.

Christmas Trees: Upside Down Trees Show Off Your Ornaments!

Although many people will not consider anything but a "traditional" Christmas tree, Collectors are a different breed when it comes to Christmas and decorating. Although upside-down Christmas trees are being touted as the newest and sometimes "strange" thing, they've been around for years!

Rotating Christmas Tree Stands

Rotating Christmas Tree Stands are wonderful, but you need to keep an eye out on them.

Christmas Trees and Decorating 2006

Christmas Trees and Decorating 2006

Christmas Trees 2007

Christmas Trees for Collectors

Christmas Tree Choices -- Best Trees to Decorate

Christmas Tree Choices -- Best Trees to Decorate

Antique Feather Trees

Feather trees should always be stored in a climate controlled area such as a closet. The heat from attics will make the feathers brittle and the dampness in basements will cause mildew. I store my feather trees with the branches open.

Non-Traditional Christmas Trees: Aluminum and Tinsel

Authentic aluminum trees can sell for fairly high prices at flea markets and at online auctions. But you can buy a new version that is much sturdier and a bit more affordable.

Christmas Trees: Upside Down, Feather

Want a new look to showcase your Christmas collectibles ornaments? Try a different look for your tree this year. If you're looking for something special -- order early, most merchants sell out fast!

The Christmas Tree that Ate the Curtains

The Christmas Tree that Ate the Curtains. Moral of the story -- Turn off the Stand!

Top Picks for Christmas Decorating

Start looking now for stuff to help make your Christmas decorating with collectibles easier!

Taking Down the Christmas Trees

Christmas is over and time to start packing up your valued collectibles. It is also a good time to update any inventory listings and if you don't have one it's time to start an inventory.

David Stark's Twig Tree

A Stark tree out of newsprint that's perfect for those who feel strongly about recycling and reusing.

Black and Gold Feather Tree

Decorating with a black feather tree.

Share Your Christmas Tree Mishaps and Accidents

Do you have a funny story to tell about your Christmas decorating? Share your story!

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