So, the day I found the aluminum Christmas tree? I was also lucky enough to score this!
The accompanying electric rotating color wheel. Which is selling for upwards of $99 on ebay and other online sites.
But I sort of have to keep it, right? Right?
'Cause what's a kitschy silver tree without some garish revolving lights shining on it?
image pulled from various internet sites
That's like peanut butter without jelly. Rhythm and no blues. Lenny without Squiggy.
Only 79 days left. I need more Shiny Brites!
What a find...excellent!
Posted by: Sandi ~ A Cottage Muse | 07 October 2011 at 07:08 AM
A MUST HAVE!
Posted by: Kathy | 07 October 2011 at 06:17 AM
Must. Keep. Garish. Light.
xo
Pam
Posted by: One Gal's Trash | 06 October 2011 at 11:01 PM
I remember our aluminum tree as a kid -and playing swords with the paper sleeves the branches were stored in. And the gorgeous revolution of color the color wheel gave it. I also remember the year we sold the tree and wheel at a yard sale. KEEP THE MEMORY!!!
Posted by: Peace | 06 October 2011 at 09:33 PM
I have fond memories of assembling an aluminum tree with my grandparents - in their pink trailer! (Circa 1963) They later moved into a regular house and got real trees, but I still have the memories! Kitchy is so right!
-Revi
Posted by: Revi | 06 October 2011 at 09:09 PM
I see a Disco themed Christmas party at some point in your future! So awesome! Now I could kick myself for not buying the one I saw last week at a thrift store!
Posted by: Pam | 06 October 2011 at 06:37 PM
Keep it and use it for one year then reap the dollar rewards next year! The price will go even higher as Christmas gets closer and people start decorating.
Posted by: Junque Magnet | 06 October 2011 at 05:32 PM
I would NEVER get rid of that as they are getting harder and harder to find.
Ahhhh Christmas will be much more exciting for you this year. =)
Posted by: Vintage Coconut | 06 October 2011 at 03:30 PM
It just keeps getting better and better! You can't have the silver tree without the revolving light. Not that you have to have it on all the time, but you've got to show off when company comes!
Posted by: monogirl | 06 October 2011 at 02:59 PM
Keep it! Even if you keep it and use it this year you can always sell it after Christmas or next Christmas or the one after that! You may never find another one...
Posted by: Lorrie | 06 October 2011 at 02:53 PM
Like Barbie and no Ken. Brad and no Angelina. Oh, that's right, I'm supposed to be talking you into not keeping the spinning lights! I say keep it, at least for this Christmas, and then decide!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | 06 October 2011 at 02:08 PM
What a score! That will be so fun!
Posted by: Robin | 06 October 2011 at 10:31 AM
That tree WILL look great with that light! Of course you have to keep it... now get hunting for those shiny brites! Although, why do I have a feeling you have quite a stash already lol!
Posted by: Linda | 06 October 2011 at 09:48 AM
I have to agree with you... I mean it'd be nice to make a fast $100 on it... but would your silver tree be as cool without it?? :-)
Posted by: Ellen | 06 October 2011 at 08:50 AM