When our family moved into a house with vaulted ceilings last December, our old 7-foot tree looked like a small shrub in the corner. So I spent three weeks researching, ordering, and testing eight different 9 foot artificial Christmas trees side-by-side. After assembling each one, fluffing the branches (a workout on its own), and decorating … Read more
I grew up mesmerized by my grandmother’s vintage Northern Lights tree, watching the color wheel spin red to blue to green under the soft glow of fiber optic tips. That nostalgia is exactly why I built this guide to the best fiber optic christmas trees available right now. Modern LED fiber optic trees have solved … Read more
I have always been fascinated by upside down Christmas trees. They turn a holiday tradition on its head, literally, and create a display that stops guests in their tracks. When I first started researching the best upside down Christmas trees for my own home in , I realized there was a surprising amount to consider. … Read more
I have decorated an artificial tree more times than I can count over the last decade, and the day I switched to a fully pre-decorated setup changed my December forever. No more untangling three boxes of lights, no more dropping hooks behind the radiator, no more stepping on needles at 11 p.m. while finishing the … Read more
I have spent the last three holiday seasons testing pop-up Christmas trees in everything from tiny studio apartments to busy office lobbies. The appeal is obvious once you experience it. Instead of spending hours fluffing branches and untangling light strings, you pull a tree out of a box and it practically decorates itself. Pop-up Christmas … Read more
Finding the best entryway Christmas trees means matching size, lighting, and style to a space that is usually tight, well-lit, and visible to every guest who walks through your door. Our team spent six weeks testing eight slim and compact artificial trees in real foyers, narrow apartment hallways, and covered front porches to find the … Read more
Every summer, millions of Americans transform their front yards into red, white, and blue tributes for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. I have spent the last three holiday seasons testing patriotic yard decoration sets across different weather conditions, from scorching July heat to sudden summer thunderstorms, and I learned that not all sets … Read more
Walking into a home dressed with the right fall harvest decoration sets feels like stepping into a warm blanket of cinnamon and apple cider. I have spent the last three autumn seasons testing pumpkins, garlands, table centerpieces, and tiered tray sets across three different homes, and I can tell you that the difference between a … Read more
Nothing transforms a front yard into a winter wonderland quite like a glowing family of reindeer standing proudly on the lawn. When December rolls around, the best lighted holiday deer sets become the centerpiece that stops neighbors in their tracks and makes your home feel truly festive. I have spent the last three holiday seasons … Read more
There is something genuinely magical about walking into a home and seeing a Santa figurine suddenly start singing or a snowman turn its head and greet you. Our team has spent the last several holiday seasons testing dozens of animated decorations, from tiny tabletop pieces to life-size characters that climb ladders up the Christmas tree. … Read more