Today I’m sharing my woodland-inspired Christmas tree decked out with red and rustic Christmas tree decorations!
Welcome to Day 1 of the 12 Days of Christmas! I can’t tell you how much I love participating in this series each year. Honestly, it’s one of the things I look forward to the most when the holiday season rolls around. Not only do I get to share inspiration with all of you, but I get to team up with some of my favorite bloggers. Be sure to check out all of their Day 1 projects at the end of this post.
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Technically, I’m cheating on today’s post because I’m sharing a tree I decorated back in October. It turned out super cute, and it is a Christmas tree after all so I hope it’s OK to post about it. Please know that I also will be sharing some techniques and unique touches that you can use to make your tree extra special. Sound fair?
Woodland Inspired Christmas Tree with Rustic Christmas Tree Decorations
I started with a standard green tree. (This one here.). I always think it’s wise to invest in a quality tree. Not only will a good tree last for years, but you get what you pay for. You want a full tree so you can’t see through it. Realistic branches are also always a plus. I opted for the pre-lit variety because it saves so much time.
Whenever I’m decorating a tree, I like to begin with a ribbon. Ribbon offers a bit of a backdrop for your decorations. It also helps to fill up the tree if you happen to be light on ornaments. I chose this thick black and red gingham flannel. I could spend all winter in a shirt with this pattern, so why not wrap my tree in it?
For this particular tree, I opted for an “Into the Woods” theme. Although the tree bears no resemblance, the theme was inspired by the movie of that name that’s coming out soon and Taylor Swift’s new song. (People, you have to take whatever inspiration you can get wherever you can get it, no questions asked.)
As much as I love traditional ornaments, it’s always fun to think outside the box when it comes to Christmas tree decor. (Donna of Funky Junk Interiors is the queen of unique tree trimmings.)
These red lanterns are the perfect non-traditional ornament! Not only do they go with the tree, but you can put smaller ornaments, battery operated tea lights, or other treasures inside the lanterns.
I also found an inexpensive Christmas village, so I just tucked several of the houses right inside the tree.
Lastly, I picked up these adorable woodland creatures (a.k.a. squirrels) and added them as well.
I then threw on some traditional ornaments to fill in anywhere things looked a little sparse.
Finally, to bring my “Into the Woods” theme home, I added some icy red berry picks and a few snow covered pinecones.
What to see more Christmas Trees? Check out these:
- Navy Blue Christmas Tree
- Flocked Christmas Tree
- Rainbow-Inspired Christmas Tree
- White Flocked Christmas Tree in Gold and Green
- Rustic Modern Christmas Tree
With that, my tree was complete! Colorful, warm, and cozy. I think it turned out pretty well. What do you think?
See how the other 12 Days Bloggers are decking their halls.
Front Door Christmas Decorating from Shanty 2 Chic
Branch Candle Centerpiece from Funky Junk Interiors
Blue and White Christmas Decorating from Thistlewood Farms
Advent Calendar from Songbird
Colorful and Crafty Printables from Remodelaholic
Our tree includes many homemade ornaments, not only made by my children, but made by myself as a child, as well as antique glass ornaments handed down for generations. We love our real tree every year! <3
I decided to go natural this year, meaning the way you might see a pine tree in nature. I covered my traditional green tree with tons of different snowflakes and then stuck some pine cones in as filler. It turned out so beautifully! I love to buy ornaments as I travel, and because of my snowflake obsession I’ve ended up with quite a few from different places around the world that make this year’s tree really special to me.
One of my favorite ornaments that sits on our tree has the imprint of my little girl’s feet. She was a newborn two Christmases ago, and it reminds me how fleeting my time with my little children really is.
I love the icy red berries on this tree. Do you happen to remember where you picked those up?
Personal touches are what make our Christmas tree special. Whenever we travel we pick up ornaments that remind of our travels and special memories.
The ribbon makes the whole thing look complete!
I absolutely need tjis little red lanterns! Where did you get them!?
My tree is extra special because I refuse to let my husband put colored lights on it. 🙂
Our tree has a collection of ornaments from years past. In the daytime you notice all of the colorful children’s ornaments, but at night when the room dims and the tree is lit—you only see the glowing traditional ones. It’s like 2 trees in one! Have a great holiday season, Michael.
Merry Christmas! Those Christmas trees are absolutely beautiful, love them. What makes our tree special is the fun we all have decorating it with homemade ornaments.
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I love you tree! I was actually going to do the same kind of theme this year. My tree is special because I collect an ornament a year with my daughter. I love the memories
Our tree is made extra special with the ornaments my grandfather hand-crafted for me and my sisters every year during our childhood. It’s a tradition I hope to keep up when I have children of my own!
First, I love your tree! So classic yet warm feeling! My tree has taken me years to achieve it’s final look…I have collected Hallmark ornaments for myself and my daughters and its mostly those with a dash of sparkle/glitter and excitement! I love my tree as well. Thanks for sharing some great ideas!!
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My tree is special because I still use the ornaments we always had on our tree growing up, my mom gave them to me when she downsized to a smaller home. Now I have two children and we add several new ornaments a year, but the memories with the others are very special.
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My favorite thing about my tree is that my 4 boys decorate it with their stuffed animals. They look forward to it every year, even though the oldest is now 14.
I have white Christmas balls on my tree. Each ball has a picture of a historical place from my hometown and the date when that place started. It’s wonderful to have a tree repersent my hometown and all the memories I made there!