Fresh vs. Faux Chrsitmas Trees and Greens

As Christmas approaches every year, the debate of whether or not to have a fresh or a faux tree surfaces and we all wonder about our choices and what is best for our world.  The consensus is the best choice is a live tree that can then be planted outdoors if you can keep it alive all winter and or have space in your yard for it to grow into a healthy mature tree!  2nd is a  tree that came from a tree farm that has been sustainnably planted and harvested.  I love a great Fraser fir for it wonderful fragrance, great shape and sturdy limbs for some of my favorite ornaments.  A plastic faux tree is the last and most unfreindly for the enviorment.  Only go there is you absolutely have to! 
Once your tree is up and decorated, it is a great idea to take a picture of it.  It is always fun to change things up every year and this can be done easily and it is fun to change the theme a bit.  Even just adding a simple element and approximately 12 - 20 of them can have a dramatic impact.  Merry Christmas!