I haven't had a big christmas tree in this house since the dogs came in, actually made this one the first time in December 2007, before they came in. (I am allergic, had to get rid of carpet, etc) Anyway, the quilt hoop hangs on the wall and all my decorating parts fit in one modestly sized box. Merry merry. No tree to throw out or giant box to store and the dogs can't knock it over. Kitten had ambition, however