possibilities. someone used a old handle, secured it to a wooden base and then wrapped it in chicken wire to fashion this tree. maybe it was a creation not yet finished, but i love it just the way it is. i know mixing it with white and some time worn ornaments would be fabulous. my niece and nephew from texas are staying with us for a few days. the girls want to go shopping and the boys would be content to just play video games. the day should be interesting! 