Monday, January 28, 2013

Appreciation For Christmas Tree Skirts

By Emilia Espinoza


When it comes to holiday seasons, decorations play a very important role. They give that feeling and atmosphere that helps everyone sense the spirit of the season. Tree skirts can be great additions to Christmas trees which could be considered as one of the centerpieces during December holidays.

They are made from fabrics rounded into skirts with an opening in one side. Stands of main Christmas decors are larger these days to facilitate watering. These accessories cover these unsightly stands which gives them another function aside from being a decoration.

They also serve as catchers for any falling materials. These are usually needles that normally fall from pines being used. Cleaning these needles would be much easier. Disposing them could then be done easily and mess can be eliminated in almost an instant. Aside from giving an attractive look, they can provide these functions.

There are different designs available. They can be very colorful and attract attention. That would be helpful in making the Christmas tree look more attractive. Others are not so flashy so that they will not distract attention from the main decor. It would be up to the person using them to decide what would complement best his main decor. Other choices that can be made are with their opening also. They could be attached with Velcros or plain open. Those that are open are more advisable so that watering would be more easier. It has to be conveniently located.

In selecting one, it is important to focus on the circumference. Their circumferences should ideally be not wider than the widest part of the centerpiece. This is to minimize them from getting in the way of people who might walk by. This may cause tripping or slipping. The circumference would have to be just enough so as to cover stands or bases and should not be large that may cause distraction. For those who have already purchased a large one, folding them may be done.

When it comes to being cautious, children are always to be watched as they are not yet mature enough to take notice of this. They should not be allowed near them as they might accidentally or even intentionally drag them. The tree may fall down. That could cause destruction to lighting or decorative ornaments and even cause injuries. To remedy these situations, one could tie them with wires attached to walls, ceilings, or posts.

For those who would not like to spend, they may make their own from fabrics that are easy to find at home. These might be used blankets or sheets, any fabric would do. One could then have a fun time doing it as a DIY project. However, for best designs, those that are prefabricated offer the best choices that would be able to complement different themes.

The materials that they are made of should be also be considered. In selecting, those that would go well with the design of the house would be better. One may choose crocheted or knitted, quilted, or sewn materials.

Tree skirts are not only useful during holiday seasons. They can be used throughout the whole year. They provide good covering to any indoor plants. Finding a use for them would not be hard as different designs give them different uses for any seasons.




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