Xmas Tree

1. Contemporary Christmas decorating schemes often allow the natural beauty of the tree to stand out. This tree skips the lights in favor of bright, clean lined elements, including wooden birds and balls, as well as a paper garland that mimics the modern shapes. .....

Use christmas lights

2. Lights are one of the best ways to decorate a Christmas tree; they can be used subtly or for more dramatic effect. In addition to the bright lights, this tree features an unusual collection of colors as well as a standout tree topping star made from palm fronds. .....

Decorations on Your Christmas Tree

3. Christmas trees are a great way to display handcrafted items. This tiny tabletop tree nearly overflows with made from scratch decorations, including handmade bows and paper and clay ornaments (a fun project to make with kids). .....

Use fewer decorations

4. Some varieties of Christmas trees provide dramatic focal points, such as this fir with sparse branches. To decorate it, carefully choose a few artful decorations, including white lights, silvery garland, and oversize stars. .....

Give classic decorations

5. Traditional decorating styles dont have to be stodgy this classically inspired collection includes old style ornaments with some contemporary twists. Patterned ornaments, draped ribbon, and metallic pinecones are the perfect fit for this tree. .....

Create a Vision in White

6. Using just one or two colors can be an easy way to organize decorating a Christmas tree. This flocked fir provides a dramatic backdrop to silver baubles, white owls, and other vintage ornaments. By picking a two tone color scheme, you can coordinate packaging and wreath accents to match your tree (here, wide silver ribbon and oversize initials on gift boxes).Get inspiration for vintage white Christmas decor. .....

Christmas tree

7. Some homeowners start from scratch each year when decorating a Christmas tree, while others build on traditions or collections. This homeowner lovingly displays ornaments that her mother has gathered for her since birth. Sticks found in her yard add a woodsy accent. .....

Add unexpected accents

8. While evergreens are standard decor at holiday time, theres no limit to how trees are decorated. In place of a tree skirt, think outside the box for your Christmas tree base and use pincones or a collection of apples. Simple white lights keep the setup classic but not overdone. .....

Charm to a Christmas Tree

9. Decorating a Christmas tree offers an opportunity to use unusual items in new ways. For example, a galvanized metal tub can substitute as a tree stand. A moon a treasured nursery decoration in traditional holiday colors of red and white serves as a pretty tree topper, while a collection of mittens and dolls offers country inspired decorating charm. .....

Try unusual colors

10. Dont be afraid to try unusual color combos when decorating a Christmas tree. Here, old fashioned paper chains get a fresh update in orange and turquoise and updated, retro inspired ornaments include photocopied family photos in black and white. .....

Theme for Tree Decorating

11. One or two types of ornaments can provide a unifying theme for decorating a Christmas tree. This gorgeous tree relies on snowflakes and icicles, and its accented with just a few holiday balls and some pinecones. The theme plays up the wintry color scheme of white and blue to reflect the weather outside. .....

Create a Tabletop Christmas Tree

12. You dont need just one Christmas tree when its so easy to make multiple! Simply wire together three or more evergreen branches, prop them in florists foam, and tuck them in a pretty urn to make this fun tabletop tree. Accent with mini ornaments or tied ribbons, and display in a guest room or anwhere around the house for the holidays. .....

Draw decorating inspiration

13. Different countries have different traditions for decorating a Christmas tree. In Denmark, colors are typically red and white, a ritual that guides the adornments on this lovely tree. A delicate white garland adds subtle textural interest, while homespun ornaments striped holiday balls, stockings, and snowmen provide charming accents. .....

Wrap a Christmas Tree

14. Garland has long been a pretty accent for Christmas tree decorating, but there are new twists on this old standby. For restrained country charm, try wrapping your tree in wide burlap ribbon, tying bows here and there for accents. White and gold ornaments, including out of the ordinary mini pie tins and hand dipped holiday balls, complement this neutral color scheme. .....

Decorating a Tree

15. Decorating a Christmas tree doesnt have to mean reinventing the wheel year after year some of the most beautiful holiday trees include classically styled versions like this one. Decorate the boughs with metal, ball shape garlands as well as tinsel, heirloom ornaments, and white lights to maintain a classic, traditional look. .....

Try a Retro Inspired Decorating

16. Vintage is cool again, even when it comes to decorating a Christmas tree. Choose a color scheme that integrates bright colors, such as orange, turqoise, and pink, as well as retro finds from secondhand stories and online auction sites. You also can exercise your creativity and round out your decorations with unusual items, such as an old crocheted blanket for a tree skirt. .....

Decorating style simple

17. Theres no rule that says decorating a Christmas tree has to be complicated or time consuming. Many trees are beautiful all on their own or with a few strands of mini white lights. Here, two container grown evergreens star on a sleeping porch. Elevate one on a side table to give the illusion of staggered height. .....

Focus on Small Trees

18. Feather trees are a trend worthy idea to consider for smaller spaces in your tree decorating plans. This one uses a galvanized pail as a base and displays dozens of jingle bells as ornaments. Other decorating ideas for feather trees include tiny ribbons and miniature holiday balls. .....

Christmas trees around the world

19. CanadaGerman settlers migrated to Canada from the United States in the 1700s. They brought with them many of the things associated with Christmas we cherish today Advent calendars, gingerbread houses, cookies and Christmas trees. When Queen Victoria .....

Balsam fir

20. This classic Northeastern tree gets the award for Christmassy scent, which can perfum a whole room. It sheds very little and its look is similar to the Fraser fir, with dark green needles that slop upward to a slender top. .....

Noble fir

21. This Pacific Northwest native has a full, rounded silhouette thankst o thick, silvery green needles and branches that stick straight out from the trunk. Its symmetrical shape makes it a great pick, and the superstrong limbs can support heavy ornaments. .....

Douglas fir

22. One of the most popular Christmas trees in the Pacific Northwest, this fir has sift blue green or dark green needles that give off a fragrance when crushed. Lighter inweight than other varieties, it can be easier to transport home and manipulate in a stand. .....

Fraser fir

23. You can tell a Fraser from a balsam by the pair of silvery stripes on the underside of each needle. Concentrated in mountainous parts of the South, Frasers have sturdy, upturned branches that are ideal for showcasing ornaments; they also retain their needles better than other varieties. .....

Scotch pine

24. With long, flexible needles, ranging from bright green to blusih, this pine has a soft, fluffy look. Grown in the Eastern states, Scotches have firm branches and dense foliage; they are best paired with bold ornaments that wont get lost in the boughs. .....

Grand fir

25. With bicolor needles deep green on top, white striped underneath Abies grandis makes a rich foil for ornaments. It grows well where winters are long, summers are cool, and the air is humid and pristine. .....

Eastern red cedar

26. Native to the eastern half of North America, Juniperus virginiana makes a great cut or living tree with homespun appeal and pungent fragrance. In the landscape, it tolerates drought, wind, and cold. .....

Virginia pine

27. One of the few evergreens to tolerate warm winter temps, Pinus virginiana is a first pick among Christmas trees for Southerners. Its also a good cut tree because, like all pines, it holds its needles well. .....

Eastern white pine

28. Soft green color, long needles, and rich fragrance make Pinus strobus worthy of yuletide focus. Adaptable, fast growing, and moisture loving, this pine produces long, decorative cones. .....