Last weekend we got our tree + decorations up, and the stump works perfectly. Q salvaged it from a huge piece of lumber at his parent's house. We brought it home (it's super heavy, by the way), and he drilled a hole in it and added a few coats of varnish. We set it on a piece of protective cardboard and then wrapped faux sheepskin rugs over top.
If the tree looks crooked in these photos - that's just because it is. After putting it up, I also realized a 7 foot tree looks tiny in our living room! And I miss the smell of a big, real tree. So next year we might try a real one again, and put this one upstairs. I guess I'm becoming that lady who has multiple trees (and cats). Have a lovely weekend.
PS. a few Christmas-y links:
-picking the perfect tree
-fireplace full of candles
-making peppermint bark
-a festive holiday mix.
