Ahh, my favorite time of the year! If you know me, you know I love the Christmas season and celebrating the real reason. Christmas is my favorite time of the year and decorating for the holiday is no different!
Do you struggle filling in the empty gaps or adding character to your tree? Is the perfect amount of chaos a thing? That’s what I think about when thinking of tree decor. I’m sharing my top 3 tips when it comes to decorating a Christmas tree!
1. Add 3 Different Ribbons
In my opinion, this is key to making your tree look full! It’s a way to give your tree life and not make it look so bland. I find that using wire ribbon works best. I like mixing up the ribbons. I start with a ribbon with more texture. I used the burlap mesh ribbon first. I then went in with a ribbon with a little sparkle. I finished with a ribbon in the main print and look I’m going for. I add that ribbon last that way if the ribbons overlap in any spots, the main ribbon will be the one overlapping and not more hidden under the others.
I have no rhyme or reason for how I put the ribbon on the tree, so I’m going to try to explain it the best I can. I don’t start at the top and wrap the ribbon in a circle around and down the tree. I start in a random spot and will tuck the ribbon on a branch towards the back of the middle of the tree. I will then take the ribbon in whatever direction I think will look best…could be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. I take approximately 2″-4″ of ribbon in one direction, tuck, and then go in another direction. I do this with all 3 ribbons.
2. Add Small & Large Picks
This helps give dimension and texture to your tree. I love adding large picks to the top of my tree to make it look more full of life and give it a little bit chaos. I went with a couple different types of large picks. I added a couple flocked picks with berries for a classic look and a couple crazy picks for character. It’s ok to have some picks sticking out and not super tight and hidden. I like adding little picks throughout the tree. I choose one look for the small ones and stick with it. I went with the little red berries to add a little pop of color.
3. Choose a Color Theme & Add Character
I love neutral colors so I went with white and black and added in pops of burlap, gold, glitter and red. If you know me, you know my favorite accessory is hats and I love gingham print. I created my tree around those 2 things. I started with finding the tree topper and ribbon. I found a couple of gingham hat ornaments and added in some little leopard print owls. I just bought a variety pack of neutral ornaments and added those in last. I think the key is finding something connected to you or your family and incorporating those into your tree theme.
I love being able to look at a tree and see someone’s personality and style through their decor. By no means do I know everything about decorating a Christmas tree or claim to. But I hope this helps you add some character and life to your tree if you need it.
While I love decorating for Christmas and everything about it. I love celebrating the real reason for the season more!
Please tag me if you incorporate any of these tips into your tree decorating! I love seeing everyone’s decor! I have linked everything I can and/or similar items here.
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