Things We Heart – December 2015 Edition

We’ve rounded up some of the best tree stuff on the web for your enjoyment. Check out this month’s highlights below:

This Year’s Urban Holiday Trend: Upside-down Christmas Trees. Upside-down Christmas trees are a hot trend this holiday season, according to home furnishing marketplace Wayfair, who noticed an uptick in the popularity of the item. This strange trend is oddly practical; not only does it take up less space, but it keeps ornaments out of reach of children and pets. Read it now.

Photos of the Strange “Crooked Forest” in Poland. This photo series documents one of the most unusual forests in the world. The so-called “Crooked Forest” can be found in the city of Gryfino in West Poland, and has a grove of pine trees that are curved at the base. No one knows if natural events, or human hands, shaped their growth. Read it now.

Wind Causes Nova Scotia Forest to Start “Breathing”. A strange video filmed in Apple River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia show what appears to be a “breathing forest.” It turns out to be a strong wind pushing and pulling at the forest floor, creating an optical illusion. Read it now.

Photo Credit: Wayfair, Kilian Schonberger