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So. We killed an artificial Christmas tree. How, you ask, is that possible? Well, this tree used to be white. It was (by all accounts) regal, stately and as pristine as the driven snow. I bought it second-hand last year when we were in the middle of the renovation and we didn't set it up since we were living out of boxes. (Not to mention the fact we didn't own any actual ornaments for it.) This year I was really excited about it because it's been awhile since I've had a tree at home - like 20 years. I bought a bunch of vintage turquoise ornaments on Ebay and was all set to decorate but it was not meant to be. The tree apparently baked in our garage over the summer and turned completely brown. I can't flock it because it's pre-wired and the lights would get covered, plus it would probably make a mess and still look brown. We're going to forget about a tree for this year and I'll keep an eye out for a cool vintage silver one on Ebay. They're out there now but they seem to be the hot item for this season and the prices are out of control so I'll wait for summer and buy one then. In the meantime, we'll put some bowls of shiny turquoise balls around and call that our holiday decor.