If you're like me, you don't live in a state where palm trees grow ... so the idea of getting a fake tree is intriguing. Let's face it, there aren't really any fake palm trees out there that actually LOOK like palm trees (I've seen those monstrosities in Phoenix they use cover power boxes, so trust me). You might as well go all out and get the biggest, sturdiest tree you can find and say the hell with realism. Whether you're looking for a 14-footer for in front of your pool or palm tree lamp for the office, Designer Palms is a place to check out. The best part is they will custom-make one to your needs. Want your tree straight ... or windswept ... or REALLY windswept ... or double curved ... or "crazy curved" .... or leaning? They can do that. Want fronds of different sizes? They've got plenty of sizes to choose from. And, my personal favorite, you want "coconuts" .... well, not only can they do that, but they have "coconut lighting"! Beyond trees, they have indoor palm trees, planters, and, yes, hand-painted monkeys you can hang from the fronds. Each palm tree is handmade, so you won't see a twin of your tree in a neighbor's yard. And they're made of welded steel and bolted down, so they'll outlast the hurricane-force winds that their real-life counterparts cannot. While they don't come cheap, they're really sturdy, really durable, and just really cool. read more

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