Are you having a blue Christmas? Maybe you have heard Cecily Strong or Austin Butler singing Blue Christmas on your Christmas tree song list, but did you realize you can make magical in your home as well? Blue is a gorgeous Christmas color with depth, and can be easily paired with silver, gold, green, white, or any metallic color for stunning results. Suddenly, you have a fresh new modern Christmas trend and fresher than classic red and green. 

I’m so jazzed to share my experience with the Decorator’s Warehouse “Home for the Holidays Christmas Tree Challenge”.  What an honor I had to be invited to partner with them, imagine a tree–and then create it! Let me tell you about it, and I hope you’ll be inspired to “tree-mendous” new Christmas tree decorating ideas!

Now, this aside: while I truly love a classic red and green Christmas (the better to spotlight all my vintage Santas, my dear), I was in the mood for a nontraditional approach this year.

So, revving up my shopping cart, I had an idea what I thought I wanted and started pulling a host of peacock blue ribbon, sprays and ornaments.

But you know how it is.

Somehow, when I laid it all out in the store, I just wasn’t feeling it.

However! I was inspired by some pieces in the mix that pointed me in another direction.  I saw a vision come together in a different palette: navy, blush pink and champagne gold.

Suddenly it all clicked and I was ON it!

With my colorway established, I began choosing my elements. 

The oh-so-kind Decorator’s Warehouse staff helped me figure out how much ribbon and how many ornaments and sprays I needed based on the size of my tree.

In no time at all I rolled my carts of incredible decorations to the checkout.

When I reached home and unloaded my car full of treasures, I was beyond excited to start with my blank slate and build the Christmas tree of my dreams. 

How to decorate a Christmas Tree Step-by-Step

1. Make a topper from your themed sprays and florals

Choose a tall stem and push it in at the top along the post of your tree.

Add one or two more stems from your theme in different textures.

Finish with a large floral or two at the base of the topper–or use a large ribbon bow, as I did.

2. Add the designer secret–ribbon!

Create ribbon loops and fasten to tree branches–you can actually wrap the branches to hold them.

Or just use some twisty ties. Cascade and zigzag down the tree, filling in areas as needed.

Cut the ribbon after two loops and fishtail-cut the end for a nice finish. 

Tip: you get a great designer look by using a wide ribbon first, and then going back and filling in other areas with a slightly narrower ribbon in a different color and/or material.

I used a wide two tone navy ribbon and a shimmery silver ribbon, as well. My excitement mounted with each step!

3. Next, florals and sprays

Ooh la la! This step truly takes your tree into the designer realm!  I chose navy, silver and champagne poinsettias and magnolias, as well as a glam assortment of coordinating stems from icy branches to metallic cedar sprays and champagne berry clusters. 

You can group your stems to fill in any large gaps, and then add single stems to cover smaller gaps. Get creative!  There are no rules here–just make something lovely!

4. Lastly, add in the ornaments

Start with the largest ornaments to fill the biggest areas, then add in your smaller ornaments.  You’ll get the most bang for your buck by varying your ornaments’ size, shape, and texture.

My choices included faceted and smooth navy ball ornaments and coordinating beaded balls in silver, champagne and blush. 

You see? It’s not hard  to decorate a truly unique and gorgeous Christmas tree! I hope you’re encouraged to step out of your “same-old” and envision a new look for you and your family to enjoy this season.

A final note: um, stuff happens.

My final decorator’s tip is to fasten your tree securely in your tree stand.

Don’t be like me and try to move it around. It could just possibly tip over as you’re making your final adjustments and you might need a friend to help you lift and stabilize it.

Just saying.  

My tree completely fell over, all 9 ft of it.

But I’m fine, I’m fine.

(Since this potential exists–or if you have young children at your home, which exponentially increases potential for disaster, let me go ahead and give you the link for Decorator’s Warehouse Christmas shatterproof ornaments!)

Enjoy the magic of Christmas!

 

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