Happy Hour : Skirting the Christmas Tree

Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm having a Bad Hair Day, my cure is always a personal Happy Hour. Of course, I'm hopeless addicted to interiors; so for me, this hour is all about decorating. In this series, we'll look at some quick and happy mood changers for our very own Happy Hour. Each should take about an hour - a mere 60 minutes - to perk up our minds and our rooms. Let's get the party started.

Don't you love Christmas tree skirts? I especially like the handmade ones with lots of personality. Growing up, my mom wrapped a white sheet at the base of the tree and called it a day. For years, I used a length of moss green silk duponti. Last year, we traded in our 8' tree for a 4-1/2' which we sat on a 24" high table but the whole thing didn't look quite right. What to do this year? Turns out, there's a ton of possibilities. Here's some great choices for an alternate to a tree skirt.

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Well, maybe not this look but it does include my beloved moss.

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A simple basket.

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A cozy, snowy wrap.

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A stoneware crock.

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Almost any vessel will work for a small tree.

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A wooden bushel.

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A vintage container coordinating with the tree's decorations.

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An affordable galvanized metal tub.

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As it turns out, I'm taking this tree stump as my inspiration.

Moving from a 8' tree to one 4" tall was a major adjustment back in 2019. I sat the tree on a side table and then made a "skirt" out of wicker fencing from Home Depot. It wasn't perfect but P and I did it together and that became a wonderful memory. No matter what happens, Happy Sunday and enjoy decorating your tree!

Here's my brother, Tommy (age 1-1/2), and me (5) in front of our sheet wrapped tree. With all the "rain" on the tree, who had time to sew up a tree skirt?

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first published 12.1.2019