I wanted to try something different this year. Instead of buying a tree, lugging all the ornaments out and holiday decor items, I decided as the owner of a home decor shop to decorate a tree on a budget to show how it can be done. The Charlie Brown tree is from our property. The 30 gold and silver ornaments cost $7 at the dollar store. The lights were purchased elsewhere for $12. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Create your own beauty.