Des, that has to be one of the prettiest lit trees I've ever seen and I can assure you I've seen alot (used to work in an upscale shop which the second floor was Christmas all year with Radko, Old World, Steinbach nutcrackers etc.) I've lit and decorated many trees but I don't think I've ever seen one with that many lights. Your husband is correct, I doubt you would be very happy with a prelit tree. I had one and ended up cutting the lights off of it because it was a constant issue with sections going out. Your room is beautiful, you have entirely too much talent girl!!