Very pretty, which Amazon one is it?

Thank you, it's a National Tree Nordic Spruce, 750 lights, 3,700 tips, $375.

"Even my husband's favorite, a "USS Enterprise" light up spaceship ornament must find a new frontier."

That is hilarious. Pretty tree though!

To me, a tree's greenery is part of the decor, so I generally don't care for trees that are so overwrought with ornaments that you can't make out the branches. In this way, I think you have a nice balance of ornaments and garland.

What I find a bit out of alignment is the tree skirt. In the photos, it looks like a Mexican blanket, and it doesn't seem to fit the traditional style of the rest of the tree's decor.

Good eyes, Lisa! It is a Mexican blanket, I also have a simple red velour-type tree skirt and it looks "department store" perfect and wee bit too girly under the tree. My hipster kids prefer the blanket, and I do think it shakes up the red and white a little, though it is visually busy.

There are about 150 ornaments on this tree, I guess that is a good amount. I'm thinking of wiring plain pinecones in as well, but I'm running out of steam-can't let the OCD side of me fret much further. It's a really simple tree, no risk-taking here....

I do see pictures of trees where the tree itself seems covered by ornaments, do-dads and garland. I love seeing a lot of greenery, however, those kinds of trees look fabulous as well. My tree is in a rather small, plain room, it measures about 14' by 14'.

And please do not get me started about Star Trek, sheesh! : )

Lovely tree. We put up a new tree from Balsam Hill. I bought it after Xmas last year, on sale.

They have very nice quality trees.

Balsam Hill is an amazing website. Such gorgeous inspiration photos. I'm guessing they do Front-Gate's trees as well. I'd love to see your tree, Mimi!

Will post!

Frontgate sells Frontgate trees. BH was a better value with far better reviews.

Really? Then yes, Balsam Hill trees are a super deal!

This is our new 9-foot Balsam Hill tree. The picture is not great, but it's beautiful in person.

Another tree-themed with crystals, icicles, candles and white birds

Here's my impulse buy last week! A slim 6 1/2 ft. lovely from Amazon. It's a delightful tree and was only around ~$80. Ornaments from Walmart-lots of bang for the buck.

I love this bushy little guy-it has old and leftover ornaments.

This lovely garland was BOGO from Frontgate. Very handsome, and one for each mantel!

Part of a large nativity set that a family member made many, many years ago. Very sentimental ;-)

I just bought a wreath for the front door at Whole Foods. That may be it for me this year, since my daughter won't be up for Christmas, so I'll be visiting her the following week. We both decided time together is time together and it's better for both of us not to travel during the holidays.

I'm an old softie. When I do have a tree I must hang all the old stuff, with dates of baby's first Christmas, little paper and yarn things made in kindergarten. Stuff from Christmases past bridging the years and reminding me of loved ones no longer with us.

I think your tree looks great - and I like the blanket/tree skirt. :-)

Cupofkindness--I like your tree, as well as the skirt. If you want to do some more tweaking, I would hang some of the solid red and white balls (maybe the smaller ones) further into the tree. They will reflect light from there and add additional depth and sparkle.

Mimi: all of your trees are wonderful. Thank you for posting them. That 9 foot tree is breath-taking! Is it one of those inversion trees, it's quite full-how many tips? And I love the birds and crystals-do people just walk up to that tree and pet the birds? The purple and gold slim tree is perfect for Advent. The tiny tree is adorable, that's exactly they type of thing I need for our most precious childhood ornaments.

Linelle, I'm going to check out Whole Foods wreaths. I need something living around here. Thanks for the tip. After reading your post a couple of hours ago, I looked at live wreaths at our neighborhood Safeway-type store, and they were around $25, simple but tastefully decorated. Maybe I can add a little light string as well.

Torrey: Since our family is half guys (if you count the dog) and I don't want an overly feminine looking tree, that Mexican blanket helps. It has more impact in these photos than it really does because of my attempt to get the entire tree in the frame. I might try some sheer plaid ribbon for garland to tone down the red. Maybe plaid with black? The best width for my tree is 1.5", a 2" or 2.5" wide ribbon was just a bit too wide.

I think the snowflakes at $7.99 for a pack of 24 from ChristmasCentral was the biggest bang for my ornament buck. They add such a neat texture to the tree.

Junco, I love that idea. Adding shiny silver ones deep in the tree would add lots of sparkle, maybe even glittery ornaments. I'm glad you like the tree skirt, thank you.

Cupofkindness, I think your hipster kids' opinions on the skirt rule out any of my suggestions. I'll be thrilled the day my own kids have any thoughts about my holiday decorating!

Trees are a good thing:

Arcy-I love the table full of trees- and the snow outside your window!

Cupofkindness, I think your tree looks wonderful & the Mexican blanket is perfect!

Mimipadv- wow!! That is all so beautiful & festive!

Arcy, your trees/decorations are wonderful, too!! I have the ceramic one- close to yours. Just one of those things I remember always being out when I was a kid. Packed in an ancient orange box with shredded paper that is so yellow from age. Wonder how old these are?

I love all these trees, so heart-warming to see such love shown in each of them. Thank you for your kind comments!

I love the ceramic trees, too. I bought one a couple years ago, but returned it because it wasn't the same quality that I remembered. I'm still on the lookout for one ;-)

Peppapoodle mine was made by my MIL in '75 it says on the bottom of the stand. They have made a come back. I see smaller versions in the stores this year!! They are also very visible in "antique" stores around here. Mine has colored birds for it, and the boys used to arrange them by color to drive her crazy!! I was very blessed when she down sized and offered it to me.