From ribbon-adorned to retro ornaments, the options are endless when it comes to personalizing your Christmas tree.
Match your decor or match your mood.
Yes, it’s a little messy, but its light-reflecting qualities are more than worth it.
Credit:Alison Gootee; Stylist: Page Mullins; Interior design: Amy Studebaker
O Citrus Tree!
Rethink the traditional Christmas tree by fashioning a mini tabletop one with fresh greenery and clementines.
It’s a nice way to introduce a zippy color to the holiday palette too.
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Felt ornaments and a pom pom garland further dial up its playfulness.
Electric candles sprinkled throughout emphasize the tree’s old-fashioned feel.
Add family favorites through the years that evoke memories ofsummer vacationsand family events.
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Strands of simple garland finish things off.
Red tartan ribbon adds a festive finishing touch.
Vintage Christmas
Feeling nostalgic this season?
For a fragrant mantel finish, bake citrus slices low and slow in the oven and string them together with twine (and an occasional dab of hot glue).Credit:Brie Williams
Give your tree a retro feel with trimmingsincluding ornaments, ribbon, garland, decor, and more.
Coordinate the colors with classic ornaments for a unified look.
Woodsy Style
Bring the outdoors in with thisnature-inspiredtree.
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Pinecones, birds, feathers, and leaves adorn the branches.
Classic blue ornaments add color.
Spray-paint leaves and pinecones gold and let dry before hanging.
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The bright shade of red adds a modern pop.
A Ribbon-Wrapped Tree
More is more in this case!
Weave the strands through one another to create a layered look rather than placing them in rows.
Gifts are wrapped using materials like a hoop cheese box (at right) from Sidâs family business, Williams Brothers General Store, in Philadelphia, Mississippi.Credit:James Ransom
Branch out by decorating an unexpected option.
Add ribbons to extra ornaments from the tree to the display for pops of color.
Red-and-White Tree
Emphasize the holiday buzz with a red-and-white-themed tree thats just right for displaying Santa ornaments.
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Embellish a smaller tree with big red ball ornaments for color and whimsy.
Hang candy canes on the branches for a sweet addition.
Whimsical Blue Tree
Theres nothing boring about a colorful tree.
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Flip tradition and swap a standard green tree with a brightly colored one.
Neutral ornaments make a festive statement on a blue background.
Ornaments in shades of light pink and sparkly gold hang from the branches.
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Wide gold ribbon tucks between branches to fill in spaces.
Pretty ribbons in shades of blue cascade down from a large bow topper.
Wrapped in Magnolia
Glossymagnolia leavesadd contrast to a faux or fir tree.
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Gather leaves and wire them together to create a garland.
Gold ornaments and white bows create a classic Southern look.
Ornaments fill every flocked branch, and foam flowers tuck into the gaps in the place of traditional garland.
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Playful Flocked Christmas Tree
A flocked tree provides a perfect winter setting for playful ornaments.
Ornaments collected over time have special meanings, but may not complement each other.
Glass balls and candle ornaments unify the look.
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Flocked Christmas Tree
Bring a winter wonderland right into your living room with aflocked Christmas tree.
The snowy branches add an old-fashioned feel to the holidays.
Continue the icy theme with glass and metallic ornaments and sparkling snowflakes.
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Blue Tabletop Tree
Add Christmas cheer in even the smallest of spaces.
Achinoiserie cachepotholds a small tree tied with small bows.
Use battery-operated lights for a simple display.
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Forgo the traditional topper and use large bells instead.
Plaid Christmas Ribbon
Plaid ribbon adds a playful touch to a tree decked out in gold baubles.
It boasts the ideal shape, is quite fragrant, and has soft needles.
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This look takes inspiration from its surrounding area to infuse local flavor.
Mix up the Lighting
Choose lights in assorted shapes and sizes.
This tree has a combo of classic white twinkle lights and larger round cafe lights to add extra brightness.
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Tuck additional fronds into the branches for a dramatic effect.
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