Oh Christmas Tree....

We lost our Christmas tree this summer in the flood.  So it's time to buy another one.  You'd think that would be an easy task.  But it's never easy for me, because I'm not a big fan of traditional Christmas trees.  I'm not artistic by any means, but when it comes to Christmas trees, I like to walk to the beat of a different drummer, maybe that of a little drummer boy?
Here is a photo of a Christmas tree I made 3 years ago.  I cut off some branches from one of my bushes, painted it all white, and decorated it with white lights and small red bow ties. 

 

It cost me a lot less to do this (free) than to buy a new tree whether fresh or artificial.  I also got a lot of compliments on this.  But my daughter missed the traditional tree with all the ornaments. So I bought a cheap small artificial tree and placed in a corner of our TV room. 

 

I suppose I could do this again, but I'm looking for another idea. Just what, I don't know yet.  But keeping with my attempts at simplicity and frugality, I need to look for an idea that won't cost much and won't be complicated.

 

Anyone has any ideas?