So yesterday I finally got the Xmas tree up. I love decorating the tree, it’s so therapeutic! Behind every good Christmas tree there is a precision plan. Take ours for instance:
1). Assemble the Christmas tree, and place in the desired position.
2). Plump out those flat Xmas tree branches – don’t be scared to go BIG with those mean fur branches!
3). Look at your pile of last years Christmas tree decorations and amaze yourself on those little cute Xmas decks you forgot you had!
4). Unravel your Christmas tree lights and ensure they all work! We bought our new Xmas tree lights from Argos. Once checked, arrange them on your tree. Tip: it’s far easier to arrange your lights when they’re switched on – as it’s easier to see where any dark areas of the tree are!
(Please note, our lights flash on and off – hence half the tree looking ‘unlit’).
5). Once your happy with the lights, you can start to decorate your Christmas tree. Tip: it’s often easier to sort the Xmas decks in to matching groups, as it allows you to visually see how many of each decoration you have. Our decorations are old. Most of them are either from Marks & Spencer or House of Fraser, whilst most of the baubles were bought out of cheapness from various stores.
6.) Structure and mix and match each area of your tree. Have fun decorating your Christmas tree, get the kids involved perhaps?! Tip: Do not place large baubles too near the top of your Christmas tree.
7.) Once you’ve used up all your Xmas tree decorations, stand back and admire!
Isn’t she beautiful?!
She is very beautiful, indeed, Elle. What great tips for decorating as well. Let the season begin!!
Hi Maura, yes she is gorgeous! i absolutely love decorating the Xmas tree, lol. I am so excited for Christmas! Glad u liked my tips, hehe
I like these tall narrow trees, easy to tuck in anywhere. It turned out really pretty. I got my up really late, so I’m going to leave it be for a while longer.
Yeah tall and narrow trees are the way forward in a flat like ours! Thanks, I really enjoyed decorating it – almost as much as Angel enjoyed pinching the baubles off it! Lol… If we had a high ceiling home we’d most definitely have a HUGE tree, with far more decorations!
True that, I can not make it thru the season with out picking up a new decoration or two. Next thing you know, the poor tree is way full. Your decor all looked heavenly!