How to Decorate a Christmas Tree 2018
Rustic Luxe
Fixer Upper's Joanna Gaines adorned this lush tree with white and silver ornaments, sparkling white lights and a thick off-white ribbon garland for a look that's simple, yet stunning.
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Christmas Village
To create this version of the classic Christmas display, Gilbert, Arizona, blogger Kelli Mullins of Lolly Jane painted cardboard houses from Consumer Crafts, tacked on itty-bitty wreaths made out of pipe cleaners and nestled them in with bottlebrush trees. "We don't get much snow here in Arizona," she says, "so I like that they look as if they're surrounded by snow."
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Alpine Grove
Balsam Hill's holiday design expert, Brad Schmidt, packed this tree with an abundance of elegant color and metallic luster. "The Alpine Grove Ornament Set (from Balsam Hill) is iconic, traditional and gives the essence of Vermont or The Carolinas," he says. The ornament collection is gorgeous on its own, but if ribbon is a must, Brad suggests starting at top of the tree, then working your way down.
Classic Meets Mod
Mix trendy with traditional. Classic silver and gold ornaments and beaded garland complement a trendy monogram topper on this chic, simple tree.
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Break Out the Bubbly
Kara Whitten of the Kailo Chic blog broke out the air pump to create this oh-so-whimsical, color-packed balloon garland. You can recreate this look at home (and impress your guests) by checking out her step-by-step tutorial.
Trim Like a Pro
Pro tip: Pair your ribbon with garland or trim in a complementary color and contrasting texture. For example, match up a cream wool pom-pom garland with a gray velvet ribbon, then secure the ribbon and trim together with a twist tie or pipe cleaner before attaching to the branches. Get more pro tips, plus copy this look with our top designer decorating tips below.
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Punchy Pastels
Kara Whitten, author of the Kailo Chic blog, bucked tradition and decked her space and her Christmas tree in dazzling pastels and jewel-toned metallics.
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Cue the Color
A crisp white setting is the perfect backdrop to citrus-inspired pops of color in this cheery living room designed by Maria Killam. She adds holiday sparkle with glam gilded wings and gold-foil trees while rustic touches like a faux-fur throw and bundled log coffee table lend a woodsy accent. Like this look? Shop our picks below.
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Winter Wishes
Holiday design expert Brad Schmidt decorated this wintry, whimsical Christmas tree in soft blush, gold and ivory ornaments from Balsam Hill. "The soft color palette of the Winter Wishes Ornament Set not only looks great on the tree but as a centerpiece," he says. "Insert ornaments in clear cylinders or bowls of different sizes to add a beautiful interior accent. Battery-operated microlights are a fun way to brighten up the piece."
Festive Fairy Lights
This year, ditch the strenuous strands of standard twinkle lights and opt instead for softer, dainty LED fairy lights draped from the top of the tree.
Match Your Decor
Whether your home is traditional, contemporary or shabby chic, choose a tree color and theme that fits your design. This stunning flocked, lavender tree perfectly complements this living room's cool purple and navy decor.
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Farmhouse Flocked
This year's hottest tree trend? Gorgeous green branches coated in snowy white flocking. Decorate with a few white and burlap ornaments for an updated, farmhouse-style take on the classic Christmas tree.
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A Serape-Inspired Christmas
A trip to San Diego inspired blogger Stephanie Watkins of Casa Watkins to create this simple yet beautiful Mexican and Spanish-influenced tree that features a serape blanket tree skirt. See more of Stephanie's designs here, then follow the link below for more colorful holiday inspiration.
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Character Tree
For a simple and quick Christmas decorating solution, transform your tree into a fun holiday character, like this adorable snowman. "First create a snowman head and face from a large, foam floral sphere and place it at the top of the tree," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. "Next, add two scarves just below the head. To create the look of coat buttons, line up three to seven black ornaments in the center of the tree. Lastly, give the snowman arms with branches placed roughly two-thirds of the way up on each side."
Bold + Blue-tiful
Recreate the look and feel of a snowy wonderland by trimming your flocked tree in ice blue, silver, teal and glittering blue ornaments in various sizes. Stacks of presents beneath the tree create a more finished look, adding layers of color and pattern, thanks to the festive wrapping.
Match the Mantel
Nothing says "festive holiday" quite like a set of properly placed pom-poms. We're jumping for joy over the pom-poms here, strung along the mantel, lining the tree skirt and echoed in the round baubles dotting the tree.
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Glittery Glamour
Holiday design expert Brad Schmidt designed this earthy, elegant holiday tree using Balsam Hill's Burnished Metals ornament collection. "This set allows for a mixed metal palette on a green Christmas tree for a modern and clean look," he says. "It works with any age or category, feminine or masculine." Pro tip: Make sure to nestle some ornaments inside the tree, closer to the trunk, to fill in empty spaces.
Stunning in Silver
Our motto: Embrace the shimmer and shine. What other time of the year do you get to jump headfirst into everything sparkly and glittery? This silver-flocked, coastal-chic tree stuns with ornaments and ribbon in varying shades of blue and a beachy starfish topper.
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DIY Ornaments
Handcrafted ornaments aren't just for kids. This tree features pretty yet simple ornaments fashioned from twigs, hot glue and white spray paint. For a polished look, pinecones and pretty metallic baubles complement and soften the DIY decorations.
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A Bird in the Bush
HGTV Dream Home designer Brian Patrick Flynn filled the branches of this snowy, oversized tree with adorable stuffed owls — a nod to the native birds of Gig Harbor, Washington where HGTV Dream Home 2018 is located.
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Black + White Baubles
For a contemporary home full of solid colors, clean lines and bright light, a Christmas tree decorated in a modern black and white aesthetic will fit in perfectly. Simply purchase all solid black and all solid white ornaments and add personality with a paint pen and some fun ribbon. Pro tip: Skip the tree topper and cluster a handful of your favorite round ornaments on top for a playful look, instead.
Pet Friendly
Pets love to play with (read: destroy) Christmas trees. Thankfully, there are some tips you can follow to help keep your pets safe and your tree intact. Choose an artificial tree that is under 6 feet tall and anchor it securely to the wall or floor to avoid toppling. Use flat matte ornaments that are larger in size — they're less attractive to pets than shiny ornaments and are harder to chew on or swallow. Attach ornaments securely with twist ties and avoid hanging too many on the bottom quarter of the tree. Don't use tinsel or garland, as pets can easily entangle themselves or choke on swallowed pieces. Lastly, tape down or cover any electrical wires, and always turn the tree off when you aren't in the room.
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Today's Tinsel
Gold tinsel garland is the star of this faux spruce in the home of Albuquerque, New Mexico, blogger Amy Weir of Delineate Your Dwelling. "It's easier to clean up than my Grandma Gloria's silver tinsel icicles, but just as magical," she says. Round, solid-colored plastic ornaments and homemade two-toned pom-poms finish the simple, chic design.
A Nod to the '80s
True to the decade of bold hues and big hair, Austin, Texas, blogger Kara Whitten of A Kailo Chic Life does not hold back when it comes to holiday decorating. Her white flocked tree is bursting with fun stripes, squiggles and terrazzo patterns, along with flashy iridescent ornaments and disco balls. As she says, "Childhood nostalgia can look really modern."
Peace on Earth
A playful garland and large, graphic banner are all you need to create a statement tree that requires minimal clean up come Jan. 1.
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Beige Is Back
This flocked tree pairs matte beige ribbon with metallic ball ornaments and fairy lights for a glowing display. Pro tip: Tuck ribbon in billowing folds from the top down for a lush, scene-stealing look on even the skinniest of trees.
Quaint + Quilted
Some old quilts are too fragile or tattered to use as bedding, but they're too precious to throw away. Repurpose one into a charming, cottage-style Christmas tree skirt by using the largest intact portion of the quilt.
GET THE HOW-TO: Turn an Old Quilt Into a Christmas Tree Skirt
Bring Out the Color
Even if you don't embrace color in your everyday decorating, Christmas is the one time of year you can go overboard. Look for ornaments in bold blues, bright greens, pinks and purples and pair them with metallics, like silver and gold, for a festive tree that is sure to attract attention.
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A Magical Corner
Blogger Amy Allen of a A Little Love Designs created the coziest Christmas corner in her home by filling a wicker basket with a skinny silver tree from Target and decorating it with festive, rustic little houses.
Rainbow Tree
Make a graphic visual statement with matte ornaments in every color of the rainbow. Starting at the top of a white tree, layer red, yellow, green, teal, blue, purple and pink ornaments in color-blocked sections, finishing the look with silver and gold tinsel garland.
Make an Individual Statement
Put your passions on display in style. Love Steampunk? Transform vintage and industrial knickknacks into cool ornaments and finish your tree with a Victorian-style top hat.
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Flirty Florals
Ashley Wilson, author of the At Home With Ashley blog kicked up the color in her living room with this Grandin Road Christmas tree that she decorated with rainbow bulbs, colorful florals and a fringed tree skirt.
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Beaded + Beautiful
Swap traditional ribbon garland for stylish strands of skinny gold and silver beaded garland for a look that's traditional yet elegant.
Blue Christmas
Atlanta-based designer Kelly Page trimmed this gorgeous, flocked tree with silky blue ribbon, oversized champagne and silver baubles and gold winter berries. Check out the details of this design and more over at Kelly's lifestyle site, BlueGrayGal.
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Sugary Shades
Designer Whitney Moore loaded her 8-foot-tall tinsel tree with ornaments in sugary shades of pink, blue, and green and fluffy white pom-pom garland for an over-the-top look that exudes holiday cheer.
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Make Family Ornaments Stylish Again
You no longer have to choose between displaying sentimental handmade ornaments and a well-designed tree. Choose a simple theme — like this wood bead, twinkle lights, and pom-pom trim design — then pair your favorite family ornaments with a bold, trendy ornament like the gold starbursts shown here.
Cowboy Up
Don't feel constrained by traditional decor choices. Add personality with off-beat and fun elements, like the cowboy hat tree topper and bright orange holiday baubles on this Western-inspired tree.
Oh My Ombré
A white faux tree was spray-painted in layers from dark to light to create this dramatic winter wonderland look. Lake Elsinore, California, blogger Angie Ramirez of Little Inspiration used Satin Black, Matte Deep Gray and Pewter Gray (all by Krylon), from the bottom up. "To keep the focus on the ombré, I matched ornaments to the paint, with clear plastic ones on top," she says.
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Seeing Red
This gorgeous classic Christmas tree by Kelly Page of BlueGrayGal dazzles with gold ornaments punctuated by deep red ribbons.
Candy Cutie
Colorful Christmas candy was the inspiration for this sweet tree by Kara Whitten of Kailo Chic. The snowy tree is dripping in colorful candy canes, gumdrops, gingerbread cookies and sparkling disco balls. To top it all off, a classic star is covered in rainbow pom-poms that resemble sugary sprinkles.
Tree Alternative
Whether you can't have a Christmas tree in your home, or you're just looking to add extra cheer to your space, this wrapped present Christmas tree is as easy to make as it is impressive. All you need to do is wrap all of your gifts in beautiful green paper. If you don't have enough gifts, just wrap a few extra boxes for filler. Stack all of the wrapped boxes in the shape of a Christmas tree and finish off the tree-like look with a few stick-on gold bows for ornaments, then top with a white gift box and a bold red bow.
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Woodland Wonderland
These snowy white owls look quite at home tucked into this woodland-themed Christmas tree. Want to copy this nature-inspired look? Wrap your tree in grapevine garland, suggests Four Generations One Roof.
Wash Away the Blues
Look closely and you'll notice that the foliage on this color-packed tree is actually dark blue. Pittsburgh blogger Michael Wurm Jr. of Inspired by Charm decorated this unique tree in a range of dark and light blue baubles that morph into teal and lime green as the eye travel upwards. "I strung copper bauble garland for a bit of contrast and more fullness," he says. The vintage topper, also copper, is from eBay.
Pretty in Pink & Gold
Pink and cream blooms are masterfully woven into the branches of this perfectly pretty tree by Kelly Page of BlueGrayGal. She completed the magical look with gold ribbon and silver and gold ball ornaments.
Spray Paint It
Tons of Tinsel
Tinsel is a great way to incorporate sparkle and interest into any tree design. To recreate the subtle charm of this modern, white designer tree, add generous amounts of soft silver and light gold tinsel to branch tips after ornaments and garland are in place.
SEE MORE: 10 Tips for Creating an Elegant, All-White Christmas Tree
Go Glam on a Budget
Glam up your holiday decor with a flashy and fun Hollywood-inspired tree. Trimmed with mini gold sunburst mirrors and pretty pops of pink and red ornaments, this bright white tree is fit for a superstar. To get this expensive look on a budget, make miniature versions of these DIY sunburst mirrors and reuse them as year-round home decor once the holidays are over.
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Pram + Proper
A galvanized washtub and old baby buggy make a mobile base for this adorable entryway tree. Take a look around your own home for creative pieces you can incorporate into your tree's decor.
GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make a Mobile Christmas Tree
Bring On the Bright
A white Christmas tree is the best canvas for extra-bright Christmas ornaments and patterned wrapping paper. Jessica Tompane's cozy space, featured in HGTV Magazine , blends saturated tones and festive decor seamlessly. (And peep that pink Kravet couch!)
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Out of the Woods
The natural textures, wood tones and overall color scheme of this modern tree make it look straight out of a fairy tale. In addition to flocked branches and a show-stopping topper, this tree features sleek, mismatched ornaments spaced evenly for a balanced look.
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Kids' Tree
A mini tree is a great way to get the kiddos involved this Christmas. After you've finished decorating your tree, help them design a pint-sized version with leftover ornaments and garland. Or get hands-on with DIY decorations, like these button tree ornaments and straw tree topper.
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Truly Patriotic
Deck out your tree in America's hues: red, white and blue. In 2013, this beautiful evergreen sat in the White House's East landing and featured ornaments representing all five military branches.
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Grandkids' Tree
Keep your gaggle of grands excited and entertained with a tree trimmed in mini stocking garland. Add each child's name to the front of the detachable stockings, fill them with treats, then watch as little ones rush to find their names on Christmas day. This is also a great idea for a classroom or Friendsmas tree.
Halloween Tree
Channel your inner Morticia Addams with a spooky yet stylish tree you can decorate for Halloween and leave up until January.
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Perfectly Natural
Celebrate the winter season with a nature-inspired Christmas tree. Dried fruit, spices and other natural materials make beautiful, rustic alternatives to traditional ornaments that, when combined, create a delicious holiday fragrance that can be enjoyed all season long.
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Simple on Top, Bold on Bottom
Let your tree skirt do all the talking. Balance a bold tree skirt, like this beautiful Nordic-inspired design, with minimal tree decor such as white lights and simple mesh garland — no ornaments necessary.
GET THE HOW-TO: Scandinavian-Inspired No-Sew Felt Tree Skirt
Colors of the Rainbow
"Few things are more aesthetically pleasing than the spectrum of the rainbow," says organizing expert Clea Shearer of The Home Edit. Playing with different ornament shades and shapes adds to the fun. Clea also recommends trying this look on a white tree for a high-contrast look.
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Go Mobile
Who says your Christmas tree has to stay put? A galvanized bucket on casters makes a stylish tree container and will allow you to transport your tree to any room in the house.
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French Vintage
To give her blue spruce tree the French vintage vibes she wanted, Maison de Mings blogger Amy Mings followed a color scheme of pale pinks, coppers, whites and light blues. The result is a perfectly nostalgic vignette.
Sweet Tooth
Add a sweet touch to your tree with holiday candy. To get this whimsical look, use packaged candy with a long shelf life, such as candy canes or lollipops. If you have pets or small children, artificial candy ornaments are a great alternative and will give you a wider range of decorative options. Polish off your sweet design with this DIY candy-inspired tree skirt.
GET THE HOW-TO: No-Sew Sunburst Christmas Tree Skirt
Brilliant Bulbs
Tired of untangling yards and yards of string lights? Toss the twinkle lights and up the drama with a few simple strands of oversized bulbs.
Use Up Your Yarn
Put all of this year's leftover yarn to good use with easy-to-make yarn ball ornaments and bunny tail yarn garland. Paired together on a mini tree, these simple decorations are a chic and pretty addition to your front porch holiday decor.
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Bright Neutrals
Bright, cheery neutrals are a great fit in almost any interior design, making them ideal for holiday decorating. This crisp, white tree is anything but bland when trimmed with modern parchment-colored ornaments and minimalistic garland. Make a beautiful, modern statement in your home with this easily adaptable, less-is-more approach.
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Dark Neutrals
If you aren't a huge fan of white Christmas trees, but still want to try a neutral approach, consider an earth-toned design. On a classic tree, pair copper and metallic ornaments in flat matte or glossy finishes with natural decorations, like pinecones and cinnamon sticks, for a warm, neutral look.
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Rustic Scandinavian
When you think of classic Christmas decor, you are likely picturing the rustic simplicity of the Scandinavian style. To get this handmade look, use decorations made from natural materials such as salt dough, basket weave and embroidery in subdued colors.
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Put a Bow on It
Match your tree to your gift wrap or vice versa. Designer Laurie March created a bright, unified look by using the same festive blue bows on both the Christmas tree and the gift wrap in this disco-inspired holiday space.
Keep It Simple
Make Christmas cleanup a breeze by keeping decor to a minimum like Fixer Upper's Joanna Gaines did with this classic red and green tree. Simple ornaments and minimal lighting make a big statement without the fuss.
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Statement Ornament
Amp up the personality with a handful of oversized ornaments, like these DIY felt poinsettias. Create graphic focal points by hanging the large-scale ornaments first, then decorate the rest of the tree in small baubles, trinkets and winter berries in complementary hues.
GET THE HOW-TO: Make Your Own Poinsettias
Cluster Small Ornaments Together
"A designer trick for adding depth to your Christmas tree decor is to cluster similar ornaments together then hang them inside the tree and along the tips of branches," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. "From a distance the clusters will read much more graphically than tucked and partially-hidden single ornaments, plus they will help fill voids throughout the tree."
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Basket Case
Looking for a unique tree skirt you don't have to constantly adjust? Try an oversized basket for a fresh, farmhouse-inspired look. Get more tips and ideas for non-traditional tree skirts below.
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By Candlelight
A fluffy flocked tree makes a beautiful, wintry backdrop for the silver and gold decorations on this show-stopping tree. Faux candlesticks shimmer against gold beaded garland, sparkling ribbon and crystal floral picks.
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Advent Calendar Garland
Start a new family tradition by turning your tree into a beautiful, vintage Advent calendar. This handmade garland version is made from printed linen pockets that hold candy or small gifts for each day of the Advent.
GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make a Vintage Garland Advent Calendar
Pretty Paper
A bright statement against a dark-painted wall, this fresh evergreen tree is dripping in colorful paper honeycomb ornaments and twinkling white lights for a high-style look that easy to recreate.
Cookie Cutter Christmas
This darling tiny tree fits perfectly on a tabletop display. Cookie cutters in dove, angel and bell shapes adorn the tree, while a small wood star is positioned at the top. A wood basket conceals the base and provides a sturdy foundation for easy decorating.
Farmhouse Flocked
Balsam Hill flocked alpine trees, sparse by design, offer a simple and natural approach to holiday decorating. Styled in a set of two, these beautiful, minimalistic trees turn any home into a farmhouse-inspired winter wonderland. Design by Jenny Reimold.
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Brightly colored trees make a great base for outside-the-box decorating themes like this sweet tree full of ice cream ornaments.
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Beachy Beauty
Can't get away this Christmas? Transform your home into a luxurious vacation spot with ornaments and decorations sourced from or inspired by your favorite locale. For actor Wayne Brady's Hawaiian-themed holiday home, designer Stacey Vuduris trimmed the tree with starfish, pineapple and tropical flower ornaments and pretty puka shell garland.
Skirt Alternative
Tired of the same old tree skirt? Try this cute DIY alternative, instead. Cut your fabric of choice into a square about the size of a regular tree skirt. Place the fabric face side down, then place your tree stand on top, centered on the fabric. Add a generous amount of polyester fiberfill all around the stand, then wrap the fabric up around the fiberfill, making sure it's covering the whole stand. Secure with a thick, wired ribbon and enjoy your cute new Christmas look.
GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Tree Skirts
Quirky Traditions
Decked in gold tinsel garland, multi-colored glass ornaments and a starburst topper, the sparkly Christmas tree in this unique home also hides a fun surprise: a glass pickle ornament for the kids to find — a quirky family tradition.
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Holiday Playhouse
A family's backyard playhouse is converted into a festive escape for the holidays with the addition of a cute, gray tree decorated by the kids.
Forget the Tree Skirt
Mix it up this year by replacing your usual tree skirt with a repurposed container such as a vintage wine crate or galvanized wash tub. To get this antique look, choose a vessel that is proportional to your tree and large enough to create a sturdy base, then place heavy rocks in the bottom for added support. Drape a layer of coordinating fabric between the container and tree for a polished look.
Ribbons Galore
Create a fun, eclectic design by tying ribbon to your tree's branches. Place pieces close together in a single, bold shade or arrange in an ombre pattern by using light-colored ribbon at the top then graduating darker shades of the same hue as you move toward the base. Tip: To save money, buy ribbon scraps from your local craft store or save pieces from gifts or crafts throughout the year.
Remember When
Transform your family's special memories into beautiful ornaments. Snap photos on vacations, during major life events and when you or your children participate in hobbies or sports, then print the pictures in sepia or black and white for a vintage look. Place the photos in miniature gilded frames and hang from your tree. Each Christmas you'll be reminded of your family's adventures and favorite memories.
Merry Kitschmas
Jennifer Perkins, the "Queen of Kitsch," stuffed her flocked Christmas tree full of vintage decorations like antique German glass ornaments, midcentury felt Santas and toys from the '70s. She calls it the "kitchen sink tree" because you see something different each time you look at it.
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Trash to Treasure
Donna Williams of Funky Junk Interiors decorated her tree with household items for a vintage look. The garland is made from strips of white bed sheets and burlap and accessorized with vintage license plates and rustic, wooden ornaments.
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Rustic + Posh
"As a compromise, my husband and I switch between a themed tree and a traditional one every other year," says Heidi Rew, a lifestyle podcast host in Atlanta. She went cozy for this creation, blending buffalo check fabric, faux-fur garland and white felt flowers with mint and gold ornaments. The letters are her family members' initials.
Blooming Design
Visit your local craft store for a variety of silk flowers, like these rich red garden roses, peonies, hydrangea and gerbera daisies. Mold the flowers into a lush garland, or scatter throughout the branches along with an assortment of well-placed ornaments. Top the tree with a richly textured ribbon for a high-end designer look.
Match the Theme of the Room
When deciding on the perfect decor for your Christmas tree, snag inspiration from the room in which it will live. In a dining room, hanging antique silverware on the tree is a chic, easy way to match your holiday place settings.
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree 2018
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