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
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I would have to say my family, without them it wouldn’t be special and I certainly would not enjoy any holiday. They complete me.
For the past few years, I’ve been putting up 3 trees in my house. One is full of rich, royal colors and Radko ornaments. The second tree is done in all white ornaments with red trim. The ornaments are all white ceramic figures ranging from farm animals (pigs, sheep) to train engines and teddy bears. The third tree is smaller and done in authentic Swedish straw ornaments. Very inexpensive but festive.
I have white wax angels that were my grandmother’s – we only have two left as they’re very fragile, but I think of her each year when we decorate the tree.
I make my own picture ornaments of my daughter’s pictures with santa clause each year. They are such good visual reminders 🙂
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Love the tree. I always try to do alittle something different on our tree. This year all the kids ornaments that I usually have they use to decorate there own tree is going on the big tree!
We learned last year that one of the neighbors in our condo complex doesn’t feel like it’s really Christmas until she sees our tree in the living room window. It’s white artificial and might need to be replaced soon because some of the branches that get the most sunlight are starting to brown. But the fact that this neighbor told us she always looks forward to seeing our tree is really so sweet!
My husband has given me a silver bell (dated) since we met in 1987.. I now have 27 bells serving as a shining reminder of his love for me.
My husband has given me a silver bell since we met in 1987. My tree has 27 silver bells on it and serve as a shining reminder of his love for me.
My parents started giving me snowman themed ornaments in my stocking when I was a child. My tree is now snow themed sprinkled with childhood memories!
Love the theme of your tree! We have a special family tree with all the ornaments we’ve collected throughout the years. Then we have one special white and pink tree!
Our tree is extra special because we have a lot of personalized ornaments.
My tree is special because of all the memories we remember when putting up the ornaments. Most of ours are related to something that happened to us as a family so it is a trip down memory lane!
Our tree is extra special because I bought it all second hand from two couples whose children are now grown and don’t come home for Christmas. The tree is 10 foot tall filled with crystal and glass ornaments and beautiful icicles. I take pictures of it and have given it to the couples as they are so happy to see that their hard work and memories still live on but now it’s with us, to make new memories. For us it’s the knowledge that it will continue to bring happiness to a younger generation.
Merry Christmas Michael!
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Our tree is special because of the ornaments that we put on it– almost all of them have sentimental value because either a family member made it or gave it to us. Its fun looking back at them through the years <3
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OUr tree is extra special because it is full of homemade ornaments