Cat Proof Christmas Tree
Those with cats will know the drama that surrounds Christmas and cats. Eating the tree, eating the tinsel…then little puddles of glitter vomit. And that’s if you can even get the damn thing to stay up, or the decorations to stay on.
Sick of all of it, I had planned not to do the tree this year. Till I came across the idea of a twig tree. After searching everywhere for a decent one at the shop, I thought bugger it I can make my own.
It was harder than I thought, trying to find a branch that was a decent shape. After traipsing round the bush with no luck I ended up stealing one from the neighbours dead tree *shh*
Gave it a light spray of white paint, stuck it in a pot with some pebbles and there you have it.
I LOVE it, best xmas tree we’ve ever had. Of course, it is covered in cupcakes :P I think I love even more that there are hardly any branches so the kids can’t go jamming it full of ugly crap. And there is no hassle with storage. Toss it out and get a new one next year.
love this tree for so many reasons! it’s so unique and stylish, plus it’s more “Australian” than the typical Christmas trees on offer!
we used to have a branch that i’d decorate for different occasions (easter, winter, birthdays etc..) but over time it turned into twigs. but as you said – i can just find another :)
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That would be excellent for my Mother. there’s 4 adults, 1 baby and 4 cats in the house. Needs cat proofing!
Awesome idea – I think my favourite part of this post is this:
“so the kids can’t go jamming it full of ugly crap”
Amen to that!!
i love it :) can’t find similar-ish branches where i am in melbourne’s west! maybe more luck next year when we move back to the lovely blue mountains!
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Your tree looks really classy, much more festive than anything for the season at my place. The cupcake decorations are awesome, where did you get them from?
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I have never been so in love with a xmas tree. I think I might leave it up all year round :P
The cupcakes came from Big W last year, glad I bought a lot. They don’t have the same ones this year, this years ones are a bit ugly.
I have some little glitter birds on it now too, they look super cute.