The best artificial tabletop Christmas tree

If you're looking for a faux tree that looks like it came from the forest, not a Christmas tree farm, you'll love the Pre-Lit Faux Tree With Gold Berries and Pinecones.

Most Christmas trees, whether large or small, artificial or real, have a traditional inverted triangle shape, thick needles, and a bushy appearance. World Market's Pre-Lit Faux Tree With Gold Berries and Pinecones, on the other hand, has more of a natural forest-grown shape and appearance that's perfect for those who prefer a more rustic look.

The tree comes pre-strung with 50 white lights that can be set to blink or hold steady, faux gold berries, and real albeit tiny pinecones. A burlap-covered base wrapped with a green velvet ribbon finishes the display. You can gently bend the branches to your desired position, but this is not the extremely full Douglas fir style Christmas tree that's most commonly seen this time of year.

Go ahead and add more ornaments if you'd like, or just show off the tree as is. Either way, it's sure to add lots of festive flair to your buffet, coffee or side table, dresser, or even that hard-to-decorate alcove under the staircase.

The tree is approximately 36 inches tall with a 7-inch diameter base and runs off AA batteries.

Pros: Rustic, realistic appearance; pre-decorated and ready to display

Cons: If you prefer the traditional Douglas fir Christmas tree, this isn't your style