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A single color story makes a tree look expensive. Gold and ivory glass, warm white lights, nothing else. The tree stands in the corner of a pale room with tall windows, so in daylight it reads as a sculpture and at night as a lantern.
A woven collar replaces the skirt, and the gifts are wrapped in kraft paper and twine so they don't argue with the tree.
The Plan
- 1Pre-lit fir. 7.5 feet, warm white.
- 2Gold and ivory ornaments. Two boxes, hung deep and on the tips.
- 3Woven tree collar. In place of a skirt.
- 4Gifts in kraft paper. Twine, no ribbon.
- 5Fireplace. Garland on the mantel ties the room together.
The Details
The Pieces
For pre-lit fir · qty 1
For gold and ivory ornaments · qty 2
For fireplace · qty 1
Designer's Notes
Installation
Fluff every branch before a single ornament goes on, starting from the bottom. Hang a third of the ornaments deep inside the tree for depth.
Light
Tree lights on a timer, lamps on a dimmer; in daylight, open the curtains.
Budget
Tier II ($300 to $800): about $400 for everything on the list below at today's prices.
