DIY ladder xmas tree

[Spanielmadness]

Has anyone ever done their own diy xmas tree?
Partner doesn’t want a real tree and I don’t want a plastic one.
I’m thinking of doing a DIY ladder tree this year, with lights and maybe bunting, but is it one of those things that looks good online, but shit in real life?
Any photos/alternative ideas would be amazing! We’re in a small flat with an inquisitive, naughty dog.
Tia