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Does anyone have a Timbatree? I am seriously considering one this year

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Wiifitmama · 15/11/2014 17:36

I am fed up of spending £50 on a tree every year and then throwing it away. I hate the mess but don't like fake trees. I saw a timbatree in Planet Organic today and loved it. I love the idea of reusing it every year. I love the wooden styling. But I would love to hear of anyone that has one and whether you like it?

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CharlesRyder · 15/11/2014 17:46

Nice for an adult household I think.

Would it be a bit sad for little kids not to have a more traditional tree though?

MisForMumNotMaid · 15/11/2014 17:51

timbaree gallery link. I like it. Quite a lot. Its sort of minimalist. I like the idea of having a branch for each family member.

I think the decoration would take some planning but theres no reason more holes couldn't be added so you could thread the lights through and suspend decorations etc.

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Wiifitmama · 15/11/2014 17:52

We are not an adult household. Three boys aged 6, 10, and 13. Not sure what they would say. Haven't shown them yet.

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Wiifitmama · 15/11/2014 17:54

We have a very eclectic set of decorations. We have a tradition of buying one each fur each child every year. Some are personalised. Some not. I don't see why you can't just hang the decorations over the branch with a long string or ribbon.

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bryonyelf · 15/11/2014 17:59

Why don't you buy a living, potted tree?

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Wiifitmama · 15/11/2014 19:27

We have considered a potted tree before but were worried we would kill it! Spoke with the kids...they prefer the idea of a real tree but I am leaning to the timbatree. I think we may have come up with a compromise. Big timbatree then two small (inexpensive) potted trees - one each side. Then we cn experiment with keeping them alive during the year but if we fail, it won't cost too much.

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Misty9 · 15/11/2014 19:43

We bought a potted tree and used it for three years before planting it outside when it needed too big a pot. And we kill anything green usually Grin
I'm fighting a losing battle against getting a fake one this year :(

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Wiifitmama · 15/11/2014 21:22

Good to know we may have success with the potted ones,but I think we are still going to get a timbatree :)

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elQuintoConyo · 15/11/2014 21:58

Oh, I love it! So clean, so fuss free. It would look great in my minimalist house - in my head Grin Couldn't see a price, but would love to get one for our landing.

poolomoomon · 15/11/2014 22:19

Oh I like it as a cake stand! Looks beautiful... Couldn't have it as the actual tree though but then, I'm a bit of a traditionalist like that. I can see your reasoning, for me it's real tree or nothing though. It's a bit bare for my liking. To each their own though!

Jux · 15/11/2014 22:23

Oh, I'm sorry, I don't like it at all. The cake stand's all right, but as a substitute for a Xmas tree, no.

snice · 15/11/2014 22:24

I find it a bit depressing actually-the whole tidy minimalist thing doesnt do it for me at Christmas. Sorry

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Wiifitmama · 15/11/2014 22:41

I am a total minimalist. But you should see our tree normally. FULL of decorations. It would look nothing like the ones in the pictures once we were done with it Grin

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Floggingmolly · 15/11/2014 22:46

That is awful!! It's like those terribly earnest, worthy wooden kids toys that adults think are so tasteful, but kids think are crap.

Methe · 15/11/2014 22:47

Blimy.. That's not for me it looks like Jenga and about a unfestive as is possible to be.

MakeMeJumpIntoTheAir · 16/11/2014 08:17

I want a rustic branchy type tree this year, the sort that look good with natural hessian-ish type decs - anyone know of an online store for these? I don't have room for a real tree - and I want a break from tradition - new life, new style!

Merrylegs · 16/11/2014 08:24

Ha, that cake stand! My dog would actually think it was Christmas - 'don't mind if I do' .The easter tree is pretty though. Christmas wise, it looks nice lit up, but a bit sad unlit.

Anyexcuse · 16/11/2014 08:33

I'm almost certain paperchase are selling these this year. Worth a look just to see it in real life. I like it but can't persuade the rest of the family.

minkymuskyslyoldstoaty · 16/11/2014 08:54

saw some pot ones yesterday now they are not cheap.

medium ones about 50£

i do agree with the waste aspect of a real one each year, yet when it comes to the day we always get one.

i don't like this Wickes style tree op. looks like off cuts.Smile

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Wiifitmama · 20/12/2014 12:12

Just a quick update. We went for the timbatree in the end and put it up today. We all love it!!

Does anyone have a Timbatree? I am seriously considering one this year
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AbbyCadabby · 20/12/2014 12:25

I love it!

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Wiifitmama · 20/12/2014 13:11

Thank you! Us too!

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Gatekeeper · 20/12/2014 13:18

you have a metal gecko on your wall..that is not minimalist Wink

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Wiifitmama · 20/12/2014 13:53

True! Our walls are far from minimalist but I do like surfaces to be clear!

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Davros · 20/12/2014 20:31

Real trees are not wasted, they get recycled and composted. I quite like the Timbatree look but would prolly end up with both!Grin