I no longer do a tree, but plan one day to have a quilted tree wall hanging. I also have a Christmas throw quilt in the works.
I do not put runners on coffee tables, but I have cats and they would just use them as a bed.
Does she use placemats? I love placemats, even simple QAYG ones made with jelly roll strips.
If she watches TV an arm caddy for the remote for her chair or sofa is handy.