The thing that really signifies the arrival of Christmas each year is the Christmas tree – as early as the beginning of December, many a beautifully decorated tree can be seen displayed in the window with pride. Today, there is a greater choice of Christmas tree on the market than ever before, and this can [...]

Artificial tinsel trees are a common sight in homes nowadays, but the first artificial tabletop trees of the 19th century were made from goose feathers, which were dyed green and wound onto sticks, and these were then attached as branches onto a larger stick, which acted as the trunk.
The first metallic Christmas trees were introduced [...]

The green Christmas tree has always been the most popular, and this is no surprise as green is the colour of the traditional fresh Christmas tree. Reminiscent of aromatic pine forests, the green Christmas tree brings the festive feel into the home better than any other.
Due to its role as a best seller, there are [...]

Since 2005, black Christmas trees have been big business. This is down to the nation’s obsession with interior design; minimalism and bold, striking colours are in vogue and, to some, the traditional green Christmas tree just does not fit into the modern living space – hence the success of the black Christmas tree.

There is [...]

There are so many Xmas trees to choose from today that people are often confused and indecisive about which one to buy. If you are one of these people, this quick guide to the different types of Christmas tree may help you in making a final decision:
Artificial Xmas trees have become increasingly popular in modern [...]

The white artificial Christmas tree was popular for many years, generally in the 1980’s before falling out of favour some time ago.
However, white Christmas trees have made a significant comeback in the last few years, for the same reasons that the black Christmas tree has become popular – when teamed with black or darker-coloured decorations, [...]

Gold signifies luxury, being the colour of one of the World’s most precious and expensive metals. If you really want to make a statement (glam or not!) in your home this Christmas, why not go for a gold Christmas tree? In addition to being elegant, the gold Christmas tree invokes feelings of comfort and warmth, [...]

If you are looking for something different at Christmas, why not consider a Wooden Christmas tree? Although wooden Christmas decorations are well established, wooden Christmas trees are very rare, yet wood is an ideal material from which to make a tree – it is hardwearing and kind to the environment as it is biodegradable.
There are [...]

Most girls love pink, and with this in mind the pink Christmas tree was released for sale several years ago. Pink is associated with all things girly; from Barbie to Jordan it’s a sign of femininity, romance and fashion, and so manufacturers are well aware of the craze for all things pink. Of course, pink [...]

Amongst many people, there is a myth that Christmas is not Christmas if they don’t go out and buy the biggest tree they can find. They then proceed to spend a small fortune on decorations and lights, before proudly displaying the huge tree in a prominent position within their home.
This is fine for those [...]