All the good trees are probably sold and, for what is left of the season, maybe it would be better to save a tree and get a last minute tree alternative.

I showed this to my husband and he thought it would be a great way for me to use some of the piles of magazines that I hoard — and then I could throw them away…Cute idea but my little glossies are not going out with the wrapping paper.

Found via Design Mom and made by Jill of Blue Poppy Jewelry .  (and how ’bout this…its made with an upturned tomato cage, I bet you have one of those laying around…I think I could make a whole forest).

Or go one step further,  opt for a cardboard Christmas tree.  For each one sold, a donation is made to the arbor foundations “trees for America” campaign.

and finally, I love the simplicity of this ‘tree’

Ladder Tree found via Apartment Therapy via MetaFilter via MeCha.
Ok- so not something that can be pulled off last minute, but this is just so beautiful I have to include it. I think A smaller version of this tree would be stunning in the lobby of a top hotel.  Made from Murano Glass, this tree stands 7.5 meters tall.

found via webecoist.com