This week Rachel, Stephanie and I are tackling the Christmas tree in our Take 3 series. I suggested we each design a tree from scratch — without necessarily thinking of it as a sentimental family tree or even one that would suit our individual decor. Just a fun tree inspired by our individual creativity.
Stephanie’s Take: Winter Wonderland
This white and silver room was the inspiration for my tree. One day I would love to have a second tree in my home to dedicate to a look like this — the calm, wintery feeling it brings makes me want to curl up with some hot cocoa!
To decorate I would adorn the tree with all white, silver, and clear glass ornaments like these icicles, owl, and shiny balls. A fun, geometric snowflake would be a great topper and would play off the shiny jingle bell garland. To complete the look I would lay this all-white tree skirt around the base and cover up with gifts wrapped all in silver. Happy Holidays!
Rachel’s Take: Festive & Fancy
I was inspired by this beautifully ornate paper from Kate’s Paperie to design a red, white, and turquoise tree with a few touches of gold. I love pretty much everything from Tinsel Trading Company and would use the vintage golden decorations and beaded medallion as ornaments. I would also wire some of these cute velvet flowers directly to the branches. To balance out these fancy touches, I’d use plenty of the crisp white ball ornaments from Crate and Barrel along with a strand of gold garland. The finial ornaments, also from Kate’s Paperie, would add another touch of turquoise. To top the tree off, I’d make these ombre bells by Martha Stewart and attach them with a pretty white satin ribbon.
Juliet’s Take: Candy Woodland
Last year I wrapped many of my presents in Snow & Graham’s Gum Drops wrapping paper. Gum drops are such a joyful expression of holiday treats; there is something modern about the shape and colors; and something vintage about their simplicity. I left a swatch of the paper on my inspiration board all year and I’m drawing from it again today with my take on a Christmas tree…
I’m starting with some crisp white leaf and pinecone ornaments from Crate & Barrel. Then I’m layering on a gum drop garland from Jamali Garden (check out the coordinating wreath for just $12.99) and filling in with feathery pastel birds. I’m using a glossy white fiberglass urn to hold my tree. And under the tree, this adorable polka dot squirrel on wheels that reminds me of a wooden pull toy — an elephant, maybe — we had under our tree every year growing up.
What are your favorite ornaments this year?
Tags: christmas tree, holiday decor, Take 3