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he excitement of Christmas spurs decorators into action, bringing urges to add a tree to every room. Perhaps a large, traditional tree is too much work to trim or you don’t have the necessary space to devote to it. Or maybe you want to scale down to only a few small trees for entryways or tabletops. It could also be that you have both types on your decorating wish list, and you can certainly achieve that with help from stylist René Haines. Be inspired by her six creative alternative designs to custom make a nontraditional tree that’s just right for your home. “It’s going to give you an interesting focal point—something different that other people haven’t seen,” she says. Whether you prefer brighter colors that sparkle or lean toward the quiet statement of prim, you’ll love incorporating one or