Sure it’s a fun and festive look, but are you tired of Christmas trees that look like Santa crashed his sled into a tree? Then all you need is some basic pointers to make your tree look every bit as good as those on display at the mall. Once you have gathered the decorations you have selected for this purpose, you are ready to gather the family and begin.
Here are some essential pointers that can help the most unimaginative individuals create stellar results with the Christmas tree decorations that they have on hand.
The Tree
Most importantly, begin with the tree. The real deal smells absolutely amazing, just make sure it is good quality and point the spot with the barest branches towards the back. If you will be using an artificial option, it is truly evergreen and provides the perfectly balanced branches that can be primed and preened to perfection – and there are terrific aromatic supplements that you can diffuse through the air to add the scent of real pine, if you so desire.
The Lights
The first thing to do will be to add the lights. Begin at the bottom of the tree and work your way to the top. Wrap the lights around the interior of the tree about halfway between the trunk and the tip of each branch. This will provide that inner glow that makes the final product so beautiful.
Add the Core Baubles
Core baubles are the two or three sets that feature the primary color scheme you are trying to achieve. This can be silver and blue, gold and red or whatever color combination tickles your festive fancy.
Make the color scheme pop with glossy, matte and frosted finishes. Place these evenly apart beginning at the top and working your way to bottom. Make sure they are all equally visible and the colors have been layered properly – too many baubles of one color in one area, will make the tree look lopsided.
Add the Extra Special Decorations
The really fun begins when you add the accents and special touches. This is the part where you use the special baubles you really love to fill in the gaps left by the other core baubles. Some of these will be larger than others and others may be harder to see unless you place them in the most prominent positions. Every so often, step back and eyeball your Christmas tree decorations to make sure you are doing a good job.
Finishing Touches
Now you are almost done and the tree is really beginning to take form. The baubles must be accentuated and this can be done with tinsel, laurels and streamers. Because tinsel and streamers can be a bit overpowering for the look, go slow and use them to define the contours of the tree without interfering with the carefully positioned baubles.
The final touch will be the star, angel or whatever you choose to crown the top of your tree. Because the evergreen is a symbol of life and longevity, make sure you choose something that touches this cord.