And so the age old question is posed....."to flock or not to flock"?.....that is the question. I've never had a flocked Christmas tree but I won one and decided to take the messy plunge and put it up this year! It is beautiful when it's lit with just little white lights, it simulates a snow laden tree outside. I tried to stay with primarily red and green ornaments.
Flocked trees are not for the faint of heart! Here are few tips from my flocked tree experience:
1. Become one with the flocking because it will eventually become "one" with every sweater or piece of polar fleece you wear from the time you put it up until the time you take it down (invest in a good sticky lint brush).
2. Be prepared to vacuum 40 to 45 times a day......well I'm somewhat exaggerating, but at least once a day.
3. Do not walk quickly past the tree or tiny pieces of flocking will fall off in a simulated snow flurry (engage in #2).
4. Do not put the tree by a register that will be blowing air.....again the flurry thing! (engage in #2).
5. A flocked tree is not for people with kids or pets (I have neither so I'm ok) (but you are just asking for a messy if you have either!)
6. White carpet is better to have with a flocked tree.......I have hunter green (see #2).
7. If you win a flocked tree, take it but be prepared to buy a new Hoover Wind Tunnel at the end of the Christmas season!
This is one of my favorite ornaments. Gary and I were married on December 19th. We had a Christmas wedding and next Wednesday we will celebrate our 15th anniversary!
Who's that handsome guy? It's my honey, Gary!
Merry Christmas!
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