Christmas Tree

I was in an antique store the other day and stuffed in the corner is this Christmas tree someone made out of wood slats! Wow.

It might not be as pretty, maybe it needs some ornaments (?) or something, but definitely non-toxic, fascinating, and easy to make. It's just wood slats with a hole drilled on one end, strung together with a pole, then fanned. A conversation piece for sure!

Merry Christmas!

For those of you who enjoy holiday libations, here's an idea for the empty bottles!

This is an outstanding, chemical-free, non-toxic Christmas tree. It would be more aesthetically pleasing if they would have taken the time to remove all the labels. It's still awesome just less green. It would be a lot of work to put the tree up...and take it down, store the bottles, but still very cool and clever.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Tree Syndrome

Do you have a living Christmas tree in your house? Think again!

HERE is an article about mold issues and Christmas trees.

No mention of the pesticides that are used on them. Although I don't know what organic tree farm uses to control insects, I was once told without some kind of bug control Christmas trees are covered in aphids. I would not want a bunch of bugs crawling around in my house either!

Artificial Christmas trees made with synthetics and plastics offgas toxic fumes. Some of these synthetic materials are also coated in lead-based plastics for strength that come off on your hands. This is a common material for Christmas light wiring. Over time these materials start to disintegrate leaving toxic dust all over the house. Check the labels on the boxes for health and safety warnings.

Again, only California cares about the health and safety of American citizens!

My little fake Christmas tree is made with bendable wire and synthetic needles. It doesn't stink.

I think metal Christmas trees are the answer. They don't smell as good, but they are safe. Hang some fancy glass ornaments and good to go!