I opened it and inside was a tiny boxwood "tree", maybe 18" tall (I think it's boxwood branches in florist foam in a tree shape). It's got a big gold bow on top, red berries, and big gold jingle bells on gold cord wrapped around. And a tiny tree skirt! Besest friend ever!
I've seen those at Eastern Market and am seriously considering it. Either that, or hanging my nice ornaments off a pretty ribbon over my notsomuchanymore!fireplace.
Would a ficus plan object to having ornaments hung on it? Cuz I have two of those.
The Modest Needs link just solved my dilemma over the last two gifts on my list. Yay for the great idea!
eta: I spoke to a cardiologist about Johnson today. He does aortal imaging research (he even commented on how incredibly niche that is) and is a vehement Dem. He's looked over all the Johnson stories and is pretty hopeful. We ended our discussion about it with every appendage crossed.