How To 
Having a Christmas tree during the holidays might seem impossible if you live in a small space—or on a budget! The gals from The Merrythought, a lifestyle site devoted to simple living, are here to prove otherwise. Using a basket rather than a tree skirt and a small tree rather than a large one, you can get your home into the holiday spirit without hogging space or breaking the bank. Check out Caitlin and Manda’s tips for getting this Scandinavian-Chic look for your own home below!
1. Place a plastic bucket upside-down in your basket to provide a base for your tree. Unlike filling the basket with gravel, this will keep the entire feature light enough to move around as needed.
2. With your tree attached to a small stand, pop it on top of the bucket in your basket!
3. Surround the bottom of the tree with a blanket (we think our Faux Fur Sheepskin works great!) and accessorize with a few lights or ornaments.
4. Surround with presents and you’re good-to-go!
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Kim
November 25, 2015
Love this!! But how do you water it?
Debra
November 25, 2015
Is this basket from west elm? If so, what is it called?
Maxwell Tielman
November 27, 2015
It’s not, but we do sell similar ones! Check out our basket assortment here!
Jena
November 26, 2015
Inspiration
Katrina Tenedora
November 3, 2016
How tall is this tree? I’m looking for an artificial one just like it! I think your idea is so simple and beautiful!
Nancy
November 4, 2016
How do u water this tree in the basket
Rach
November 17, 2016
Beautiful! What size is the tree? 3ft 4ft?
Naomi
November 28, 2017
What size is the tree??
Shannon
November 30, 2017
What size is this tree and is it real or fake?
Maxwell Tielman
December 1, 2017
Hey, Shannon!
Not sure if the exact size for the tree, but it is real!
Cynthia
December 14, 2017
Help I need a tree stand that size! I have a small 4 ft organic tree and I can’t find a small stand.
Lisa
August 6, 2018
Love it
Paige Sherman
November 14, 2018
Do you know the diameter size of the basket you used for the tree??
Katlyn Pollitt
November 17, 2018
Hi there! Could you please tell me where you found the basket or what size it is? Thank you!!
Katlyn Pollitt
Meredith
November 25, 2018
Can you please tell me where you found the basket and what is the size?
Maxwell Tielman
December 3, 2018
Hi, Meredith! The basket was from west elm, but it’s unfortunately been discontinued. We sell a number of similar baskets on our website, though!
Pat
December 6, 2018
I would like to know where to find the basket you put the tree in.
Lynn
October 3, 2019
What size is the basket?
jean-luc
December 9, 2019
Where is the stand from ?
Lauren
November 29, 2020
Hey what size is the basket and tree?
Sue
December 8, 2020
Is that a real tree. If so, how do you water it.