Tree Toppers

[hermione]

If you put up a Christmas tree, what is on top? We currently have a star. It’s…fine. I think I want something more whimsical but I have no idea what that might be. We’re not at all religious so no angels.

[momin2013]

We have a lit star and it’s also…fine. Lol.

I’ve seen some cool more “whimsical” ones at a giant Christmas store that I liked, but they weren’t lit so I didn’t bother getting one - I definitely want something that lights up… I might stalk this thread for ideas…

[sonrisa]

I've seen bows. Stars can be whimsical, like the rainbow one in the first slide here: www.marthastewart.com/8026940/best-christmas-tree-toppers?
The carousel one here is definitely whimsical. www.bhg.com/christmas/trees/best-christmas-tree-toppers/

What are you guys into? Do you have a picture of your general Christmas style? The best whimsical options will be something that resonates with who you are or the general style of the tree.

[loira]

We have this ridiculous dove thing. Last year was our first Christmas with our own tree and by the time I'd got round to trying to find a topper the stores were really picked over and it was too late to order online. The dove was the only thing left at Canadian Tire. But now I think it's kind of funny and it makes a good story so we'll keep it.

[pierogigirl]

I want a Shiny Brite topper, but they were sold out last year, and they don't seem to be in stock anywhere this year. So we have a star, too.

[hermione]

Nov 27, 2021 11:18:35 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

I've seen bows. Stars can be whimsical, like the rainbow one in the first slide here: www.marthastewart.com/8026940/best-christmas-tree-toppers?
The carousel one here is definitely whimsical. www.bhg.com/christmas/trees/best-christmas-tree-toppers/

What are you guys into? Do you have a picture of your general Christmas style? The best whimsical options will be something that resonates with who you are or the general style of the tree.

Our tree is a hodgepodge. I only like multicolored lights. Ornaments are from trips or milestones. We also each pick out a new one every year and get one more to represent the year. This year that is a vaccine bottle. So on the tree is everything from a beat up plastic santa in a sleigh that my grandpa gave my grandma in 1940 to the Believe sign from Ted Lasso.

[sonrisa]

Nov 27, 2021 11:25:55 GMT -5 loira said:

The dove was the only thing left at Canadian Tire.

I love this. (as a crafty-ish person my go to if things are sold out would be homemade. Next time I'll also check the tire store. lol.)

[sonrisa]

Nov 27, 2021 11:27:59 GMT -5 hermione said:

Nov 27, 2021 11:18:35 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

I've seen bows. Stars can be whimsical, like the rainbow one in the first slide here: www.marthastewart.com/8026940/best-christmas-tree-toppers?
The carousel one here is definitely whimsical. www.bhg.com/christmas/trees/best-christmas-tree-toppers/

What are you guys into? Do you have a picture of your general Christmas style? The best whimsical options will be something that resonates with who you are or the general style of the tree.

Our tree is a hodgepodge. I only like multicolored lights. Ornaments are from trips or milestones. We also each pick out a new one every year and get one more to represent the year. This year that is a vaccine bottle. So on the tree is everything from a beat up plastic santa in a sleigh that my grandpa gave my grandma in 1940 to the Believe sign from Ted Lasso.

what about this one?

www.amazon.com/Kurt-Adler-10-Light-Multi-Color-Topper/dp/B003DA5I10/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=Cj0KCQiAy4eNBhCaARIsAFDVtI3fWjb-wpStg5l9ZeKYUXPPhBRqM_Es90WQ4KcPbnYGKe5Ms1GYoLUaAtdmEALw_wcB&hvadid=176958826074&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032092&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11114413859144456172&hvtargid=kwd-4321996490&hydadcr=14082_9624875&keywords=shiny+brite+tree+topper&qid=1638030768&sr=8-4

[HRH Queen Dick I]

The hodgepodge description sounds sweet and very personal.

You're probably giving the rigid crowd conniptions though, for which I'd like to thank you kindly.

[cjcouple]

We had an owl which I loved but it broke so we replaced it with a cone shaped snowman. it's cute but I miss our owl.

[hermione]

Nov 27, 2021 11:38:39 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I said:

The hodgepodge description sounds sweet and very personal.

You're probably giving the rigid crowd conniptions though, for which I'd like to thank you kindly.

We are definitely not matching tree/all one color people!

[isabel]

I’ve never been happy with our star. We have a sort of woven wooden one. I like it fine, but something more fun would be nice.

[momin2013]

[quote author="hermione" source="/post/14061986/

I love our hodgepodge tree, also with multicoloured lights. It has everything from things we picked up on vacations, to beautiful ceramic ones from fancy Christmas stores, to our newest addition, a black Minecraft enderdragon.

[redheadk]

We have a sunburst star with a mirror in the middle.

Our tree is definitely a hodge podge of travel and milestone ornaments but I do the “base” pretty traditional. Last year I did a bow/star combo, other years no bow. I couldn’t find a great pic, it looked nice IRL.

[HRH Queen Dick I]

Something Harry Potter to go with your screen name?

[loira]

Nov 27, 2021 11:28:21 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Nov 27, 2021 11:25:55 GMT -5 loira said:

The dove was the only thing left at Canadian Tire.

I love this. (as a crafty-ish person my go to if things are sold out would be homemade. Next time I'll also check the tire store. lol.)

Ha, I feel like I should clarify that Canadian Tire sells more than automotive parts and services. It's also quite a large home goods/camping/sporting goods store.

[stemmie]

I do a couple of trees.

My main tree (no real theme; family stuff, homemade and travel souvenir ornaments with colored lights) has a cheesy gold glittery star that no longer lights up. DS picked it when he was in preschool and got a bug up his ass that the tree needed a star. Every year I plan to buy a new one but have never gotten around to doing so. I do a crystal and silver tree in my dining room which has white fake doves and/or silver ribbon. I have a small Barbie tree in my office that has pink lights and a little pink star.

[mcmel]

I don’t do a tree topper. I feel like it looks better without them.

[HRH Queen Dick I]

Nov 27, 2021 12:19:48 GMT -5 mcmel said:

I don’t do a tree topper. I feel like it looks better without them.

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[mcmel]

Nov 27, 2021 12:28:28 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I said:

Nov 27, 2021 12:19:48 GMT -5 mcmel said:

I don’t do a tree topper. I feel like it looks better without them.

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A chill went up my spine when I got the notification that you quoted me. I always knew I’d disappoint you one day.

[tacokick]

We have a star but I really want one that’s candy themed because we have a food themed tree. I also want a candy tree skirt. You’d think these would be easy to find!

For our tabletop tree we have a mini Shiny Brite spindle looking thing.

We don’t have a fancy tree set up though! Just ornaments and blue lights.

[HRH Queen Dick I]

Nov 27, 2021 12:32:12 GMT -5 tacokick said:

We have a star but I really want one that’s candy themed because we have a food themed tree. I also want a candy tree skirt. .

[Jalapeñomel]

DH bought a shark that’s taking a bite out of the top of the tree. It’s currently sitting on the table, DH is patiently waiting for me to give the ok. Lol

[achi]

I have floral picks that I use to make the tree topper. I’m not totally in love with these ones but I also haven’t found anything I like better yet.

[macmars45]

My mom knit me an angel tree topper. It doesn't light up but will always go on top of my Christmas tree. My paternal grandma made the angel tree topper that always went on top of my Christmas tree growing up. I'm continuing the tradition for my DS(5).

[HRH Queen Dick I]

Is there a job where I could get paid to Google stuff?

[ssmjlm]

We have a lighted star. It’s fine. I honestly don’t care because I’ve let my kid takeover tree decorating.

Growing up we had a bear with balloons and presents. My mom did not want a Santa. I’m not describing it well. She still has it, even though she only does a tabletop tree.

[tacokick]

Nov 27, 2021 12:42:15 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I said:

Nov 27, 2021 12:32:12 GMT -5 tacokick said:

We have a star but I really want one that’s candy themed because we have a food themed tree. I also want a candy tree skirt. .

I’ve seen both of these IRL and they are so bad looking. The candy things always look so cheap. The ornaments are easy to find and look great but the other stuff always looks like Walmart rejects.

[katfco]

I grew up in a "Christmas is a secular holiday" family, so we always had a Santa tree topper. Now, in our house, we use one of the ones from my childhood.

[TBM]

Nov 27, 2021 11:27:30 GMT -5 pierogigirl said:

I want a Shiny Brite topper, but they were sold out last year, and they don't seem to be in stock anywhere this year. So we have a star, too.

I just saw a Shiny Brite topper at West Elm online. It's Black Friday priced too.