What's wrong with my tree- inspire me

[Mrsgrumble]

I know it not quite right. That year it was a bit 'threw together' as I had a new baby and didn't put enough decorations on the back so it was a bit wobbly.

I won't put the crackers on this year but I don't know what to do with it. I am expecting again and will have a new baby again so I will put the tree up early December but will have a lot of visitors during December and want it to look better (dh will do it for me though)

The tree is old bu I don't want the expense of a new one this year. I didn't open up all the branches as full as I could.

Ps .. Don't flame me, I am allowed to talk about this in this thread and have good reason to get ready earlier.

[HibiscusIsland]

We've got a fake tree from Next that I bought about 15 years ago. The base is a weighted wicker pot which I like.

[HibiscusIsland]

Something like http://uk-gardens.co.uk/epages/950002407.mobile/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950002407/Products/UKG15605&Locale=en_GB this except it is darker green and you can see the trunk more below the leaves

[HibiscusIsland]

Sorry this

[Mrsgrumble]

That tree is perfect. Looks real ! Is that the going price for them?

[HibiscusIsland]

I'm not sure. The one I have was from Next about 15 years ago, but the wicker pot at the bottom is similar.

[70isaLimitNotaTarget]

I don't have a colour theme for the tree but all the baubles are glass ones (different colours, but I like traditional colours - red, green, silver, gold, rich jewel shades. No pink.teal or lime for me )

This year, I'm going to hang tiny mirrors in the branches to reflect the lights (stole that idea from Pinterest )

[AnneEyhtMeyer]

You need more baubles - loads and loads more - and put them right into the tree near the trunk as well as on the outside so that the tree is "full" and the lights bounce around creating more warmth.

[curiousuze]

Open all the branches out as far as they can go, and get a load of different coloured baubles! Lights look fine to me :)