Christmas Tree Weekend
Here at Millican we like everything to have a second use.
Admittedly, it isn't always possible.
Packaging is a big deal for us. It becomes even more apparent as we find ourselves surrounded by boxes and packaging as the Christmas orders flood in.
The whole process of buying a Christmas tree and decorating it has always been a really important event in my family. A true festive occasion.
I certainly sway towards the more traditional approach, an artificial tree just doesn't really do it for me. That said, I'm not usually the one doing the hoovering and finding dead needles months after December...
So how about this? Last weekend I popped over to the London Design Museum to see designer Giles Miller's, latest commission. He has designed a set of bespoke Christmas trees to be sold exclusively through the Museum's shop during the festive season.
The cardboard trees come in a range of sizes with the largest standing at roughly 20 feet high and is said to be the tallest of its kind. The tree comprises of no fewer than 3,600 individually cut, handmade cardboard pieces.
For those of you who have a 20 foot + ceiling, you'll be sorry to hear that this is a one off for the London Design Museum. However, the smallest of the range is 16.5 inches tall and costs £25, if you're in the market for something a little larger you can purchase one for £50 which measures in at 31.5 inches tall.
I think you'll agree - a little less maintenance than your traditional Nordic pine.
I can only imagine that these trees will sell out pretty fast so if you want to get your hands on one then head over to the London Design Museum before they've all gone.
The exhibition is available to view from the 2nd of December - 5th of January 2012 at London Design Museum, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD
So have I convinced you on an alternative to the traditional, or does the lack of tinsel not do it for you?
Admittedly, it isn't always possible.
Packaging is a big deal for us. It becomes even more apparent as we find ourselves surrounded by boxes and packaging as the Christmas orders flood in.
The whole process of buying a Christmas tree and decorating it has always been a really important event in my family. A true festive occasion.
I certainly sway towards the more traditional approach, an artificial tree just doesn't really do it for me. That said, I'm not usually the one doing the hoovering and finding dead needles months after December...
So how about this? Last weekend I popped over to the London Design Museum to see designer Giles Miller's, latest commission. He has designed a set of bespoke Christmas trees to be sold exclusively through the Museum's shop during the festive season.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are your corrugated branches!
Photo courtesy of Arts Thread
The cardboard trees come in a range of sizes with the largest standing at roughly 20 feet high and is said to be the tallest of its kind. The tree comprises of no fewer than 3,600 individually cut, handmade cardboard pieces.
Photo courtesy of Design Museum
For those of you who have a 20 foot + ceiling, you'll be sorry to hear that this is a one off for the London Design Museum. However, the smallest of the range is 16.5 inches tall and costs £25, if you're in the market for something a little larger you can purchase one for £50 which measures in at 31.5 inches tall.
I think you'll agree - a little less maintenance than your traditional Nordic pine.
I can only imagine that these trees will sell out pretty fast so if you want to get your hands on one then head over to the London Design Museum before they've all gone.
The exhibition is available to view from the 2nd of December - 5th of January 2012 at London Design Museum, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD
So have I convinced you on an alternative to the traditional, or does the lack of tinsel not do it for you?
Labels: Arts Thread, Christmas Tree, Design Museum, Design Museum Shop, Giles Miller
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