Just like ...well, nearly everyone...I never thought I'd go the artificial tree route. But if you've decided to ditch the pitch (the sticky sap) and the needles and the fire hazard, and..... well this is the perfect tree for you. It is a truly realistic looking color and the lights are warm and plentiful. It was a pleasure to decorate (and yes, the initial "fluffing" of the branches was a pain -- it took me the whole showing of Elf to get it all done the first time) and we just love it.