A traditional Christmas Tree, decorated to the hilt, will always capture my heart best. But lately, I’ve developed a huge crush on holiday trees decorated with a modern twist. Here are some fun takes on the traditional tree:
Go all out with bold color. This smaller tree, planted in a pot and nestled on a mantel, is filled with satin Christmas ornaments in a bold array of color. Bright and cheery, this little tree doesn’t even need lights to make it glow. Instead of stockings, this home owner placed children’s rain boots underneath for Santa to fill!
Try a tree in a window. This smaller tree is made out of a wire cage, then covered with satin ribbons, and hung with pastel candy colored balls and disk. One tiny bird ornament keeps his friends on the side table company. As the light changes during the day, so do the colors of the ornaments. What a beautiful way to add some holiday cheer to a child’s room, or guest bedroom for the season.
Create a stacked “tree” from pedestals. This pedestal was especially built to showcase a collection of “bakery” themed ornaments, but you can get the same effect by stacking several cake stands in graduating sizes on top of each other. I have used this idea in the kitchen and on my buffet to display the ornaments that didn’t quite “fit” on the tree. Also a beautiful way to display real cupcakes along with some ornaments for your holiday party.
Wrap up a dreamy, romantic tree. Are you a true romantic at heart? Then this tree might be just the thing for your home this year. This tree is planted in a vintage basket, simply strung with tiny white lights, then wrapped in a swath of pristine white tulle. I can only imagine how magical this looks at night!
Try a new, unusual color. Planted in a white garden urn, this flocked white tree brings back memories of the flocked trees of the 60′s and 70′s. Retro, but with an elegant, more modern twist. Stunning accented with just one color.
Go for shimmering color. Even the traditional tree can change a little from year to year. This tree is decorated in hundreds of tiny white lights, glittering gold and silver ornaments, and wrapped around and around with gold ribbons. Ribbon bows spaced out here and there add an extra glimmering detail.
How do you decorate your tree? The same year after year? Or do you add a little twist each time? I’d love to know…I’m still working on my tree at home. {Mr. FgH had a little lighting problem, so he’s off to the hardware store for more strands of lights before the decorating can begin.}
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I love the tree wrapped in tulle! and the white flocked tree with blue – wow! I once worked for a man who always had a blue and white tree, because that was what his mother always had, and he and his wife kept up the tradition. He was an only child and had lost his dad at an early age. His mother always tried to keep Christmas special for him, and that was what he remembered most. He couldn’t imagine one any other way. I admit, I am sentimental. Most of my ornaments have meaning: special years, new babies, special trips. So my tree usually looks the same – traditional with lots of ornament memories.
very pretty, if you ever see any Hanukah decor, i would love to see any ideas. we don’t want to imitate Christmas but i love to decorate and could use inspiration.
I love that story, Thea! Your own tree at home sounds beautiful. I, too, am sentimental about our tree. I mix in those special ornaments with ornaments of toothpicks and paper my kids made, together with my collection of antique ornaments, all hold meaning.
I’ll be on the lookout for some great ideas for you, Nancy!
I collect MacKenzie-Childs ornaments, so I just add a couple every year. I basically do the same thing, but my tree is truly over the top. I do not have many other decorations other than fresh greenery (wreaths, garlands, swags) and fresh flowers. I do not put them up until closer to Christmas, but my tree goes up before Dec. 1.
I love the tree with the tulle! Stunning.
xoxoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
I love the first idea Lidy…. xv
I love those ornaments…so colorful and fun! I bet your tree is quite a beauty. Thanks for sharing your tree decorating, Ricki Jill, xo
Me too. And…it does look right at home in your part of France….xoxo
Beautiful tree ideas. I’m a traditionalist myself, going for the lighter, airier look. But I love the ribbon tree for a fun touch somewhere.
The white and green Christmas decor is so inspiring! Just beautiful! Wishing you a Merry Christmas! It is overwhelming at first, then all worth it when it’s done