I live in CA and for over 25 years have had a fresh cut 7' Fraser fir shipped from NC every Christmas.    This year I won't have family visiting and decided to forgo putting up a real tree.  However, the idea of Christmas without a tree, well, I decided to look at a small artificial tree.  This tree is very nice.  I haven't unfluffed it yet, but it looks reasonably real, has plenty of tips and there appear to be plenty of lights.  I'll use it beside my fireplace.  I know that I wouldn't be happy with a full size artificial tree, but the 4' size of this tree makes it more of a decoration and it will add to the holiday ambiance.  My daughter is traveling over the holidays and when she saw this tree said "I want one."  So, I just ordered another for her.