Ho-Ho-Holiday Home Décor

Hi, friends!  I always enjoy seeing how others decorate for the holidays, so I thought I would share a few quick pictures of my apartment.

Small Woodlands Reindeer from Coldwater Creek

Since I'm still in the process of settling into my new place (I know, I know, it's been three full months already...), it seemed silly to purchase a real tree this year.  Instead, I opted to take the easy route and find an ornament tree.  Simple task, right? 

I thought I could simply stroll into the nearest Target and buy an ornament tree.  Easier said than done.   It's surprisingly difficult to find an attractive, well-priced ornament tree at this time of year.  I was hoping to avoid ordering online and paying shipping fees.  Eventually, I found this decorative thing at Marshall's, and decided it could serve as an ornament tree.  But I am a bit perplexed as to its intended purpose.  Given that a rooster adorns the top of this contraption, I am not convinced that it was designed to be a holiday item.  Your thoughts?  What is this item?  My best guess is that the hooks are intended to hold coffee mugs/tea cups...but given that this item measures over 3 feet tall, it could become visually overwhelming when placed atop a counter. 

Don't remember the portion of the Christmas story when the angel descends upon a rooster? That makes two of us.

 Thanks for reading!

PS. In case anyone is still looking for holiday items, I would highly recommend checking out Coldwater Creek.  I am especially fond of their "Woodlands" collection, as well as their "Holly Bird" tableware.