It is a good strategy indeed and I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that.
I love the old trick of skirting the tree and only decorating the front, total everything is from the angle that is appreciated what you want to see
You know what they say, when there's will, there's a way. I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth, so being inventive and always finding a way has thought me a lot over the years.
Happy New Year to you too and all the best in the world.