Yes Sandy, It does help to know what someone likes. Especially what they don't like. Last month my partner in the pincushion swap said she hated the color PINK. Like you mentioned some decorate in certain colors.Me I love anything any color or style. When I was growing up we always had a real tree (before fake ones) with a mix of different types of ornaments. Some homemade some store bought. It was always beautiful. I do like the organized trees also. That's what is great about this swap "all the differences".