The base of a Christmas tree presents a bit of a design conundrum. The traditional kind of tree, which one finds in the wild, is anchored into the ground by roots, and ends in a trunk, a very elegant design. A Christmas tree, whether real or artificial, must be held upright by supports at the base, which are effective but unsightly. How do you keep from exposing this structure to the world, and ruining the illusion that a tree has somehow sprouted unbidden in your living room? Traditionally the solution was a tree skirt, but lately I’ve been seeing more and more people choose another alternative that is equally elegant, and less expected: the tree basket.
from http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/christmas-tree-skirt-alternatives-tree-in-a-basket-252722
from waaaay over here —> Here’s How to Give Your Christmas Tree a Modern Twist
from Sofia Consola
via Here's How to Give Your Christmas Tree a Modern Twist
