Woodland Inspired Christmas Tree
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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:
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- 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?
Love your tree! I have a collection of ornaments that I began when I moved in to my first apartment, after college. Many are glass pinecones. So great to see them all each year and remember what stage of life I was in when I got each one. Many thanks for the chance to win your great give away!
My family’s tree is even more special this year as I now live in California and traveling home to the East Coast to a tree full of memories from my childhood is extra memorable. We have multiple ornaments throughout the years but the most special is that we even have an ornament from the 1940’s, a blue and silver star, which was my grandmother’s. The emotional connection is obviously huge, adding that finding a blue ornament is very rare. I’m not sure how many more Christmas trees will see this very old ornament but I am thankful every year to see my family’s history hanging in bold display on a gorgeous tree.
Our entire tree is decorated with ornaments the kids made throughout the years. And annual pictures of each of the kids to see how much they have grown over the years.
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Homemade ornaments
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I use ribbon on my trees, (yes, plural!!) every year…
They give the tree that extra pop of color and fill in where needed. This year was very special to my husband and I because he had a long weekend and we were able to decorate our tree(s) together and it snowed!! That was really nice to see! Merry Christmas to all of you!!
Have not had a tree up in a long time Michael, but I like yours with all the red in it. Love that ribbon.
I love the tree amd the idea of the ribbon as the backdrop. This year our tree went up Wednesday night and it was special to me because my husband was off work and able to put it up with our two kiddos while i prepped for the Thanksgiving dinner! It has simple ornaments, but ones the kids like to see every year and express when they got it or why they remember them!
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I have a ton of ornaments that are very sentimental to me. Some where my grandmother’s, some where mine from when I was little, some where bought on vacations, some where homemade by my little ones! Beautiful tree!!
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All of my son’s home-made/hand-made ornaments each bring back a memory that somedays I can smell and hear!! Love my tree!!
What a lovely tree! The thing that makes my Christmas tree extra special is my collection of Swarovski annual Christmas ornaments. My college roommate gave me my first ornament in 2000 when we moved to Colorado together. I’ve been collecting the annual ornament ever since! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
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The old ornaments collected over the 50 years and the new ones still to come
I love jingle bells and have a ton of them on my tree!!
I have never had a themed Christmas tree. While I love the beauty of them…….for me…..what makes my tree special is all the different ornaments that tell a story. Ornaments given to me by my mom as I grew up……ornaments I have given my children as they are growing…..handmade ornaments…..vintage ornaments I thrifted. All this mish mash of memories is what makes my tree special.
All of our ornaments have a story. We buy an ornament on each vacation or ones we love that represent something about ourselves and family. I think it makes our tree very personal to us and each year we love putting it up and talking about the memories of each one. One day when we have kids I imagine telling them the stories and starting the ornament tradition for them for all their big moments.
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