Christmas tree decorating Do Over!

Christmas Tree décor for your delight

I’ve gotten so many questions about the Christmas décor do over. Especially about adding some additional ornament ideas to the Christmas tree. Many people set up their tree in the later part of November, from there, it's all about decorating.

From left: Colors red, green and gold with untraditional ornaments. While silver and white completed the look.

Creative Christmas tree themes can be fun and unusual ways to decorate your tree, with adornments such as family photos, paper stars, flags, starfish, and more. Here are some great tips:

How to decide on a theme?

Chosen theme with Christmas boxes.

Examine your collection closely and ask yourself: Is there an ornament that is particularly meaningful this year? Is there something that must (out of tradition) be present every year? How do you envision your tree to look? For example, are you leaning towards bold and bright or would you prefer to keep the mood soft and serene? Then focus on your favorites and set aside the ones that naturally belong together. Commit to pulling this look together from top of the tree to bottom.

Challenge: Mixing and Matching the Old with the New

Angel heirloom tree topper.

Your tree wouldn't be complete without those cherished heirlooms: your great grandmother's angel; the handmade star that your daughter made; the Santa your husband bought your first Christmas together. Yet, it doesn't stop you from buying that gorgeous ball hanging in the window of your favorite local stores across Trinidad and Tobago (Bright Ideas, Excellent Store, Miguel Moses, Yufee’s). Your collection keeps growing.

How to decorate on budget?

Left: drift wood tree branch while burlap is used to decorate Styrofoam balls.

Skip the classic evergreen tree and pick up on in a totally different color (white, silver or gold), even go ultra-creative and use a drift- wood branch. The more untraditional, the bigger the impact which allows you the flexibility to go a little smaller in size. When it comes to ornaments, you can use your existing one, stick to one bold color so it really pops like red, magenta, lime green or turquoise.

Remember: Get to know the different types of Christmas tree lights, learn some basic safety and care tips so it doesn’t pose a fire hazard.

Keep the questions coming in and email me your Christmas Tree photos to inspire other Christmas Tree Do Overs!