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This Year’s (Very Red) Christmas Tree

November 28, 2018

This year’s Christmas tree strategy is simple: red, red and more red. We put up one family tree downstairs; it’s a Martha Stewart one from Home Depot that we’ve had for several years. The kids start by putting on any and every ornament they’ve ever made–paper, pipe cleaners, glitter, marshmallows, it doesn’t matter! (This is also the time each year I realize that I still owe the twins a baby ornament of their own. . . )

traditional Christmas tree

decorating-Christmas-tree

 

When they’re finished, I go behind them and hang the “decorative” ornaments. Sticking to one, heavily layered, color scheme pulls it all together.

red-Christmas-ornaments

To create a similar look: use shades of all one color for effect, vary the sizes (mine are a mix of 2.75″ and 4″), and place them both on the tips and tucked into branches for a really layered look. I finished with this inexpensive throw blanket as a tree skirt that works great if your tree is tucked in a corner like ours.

red-traditional-Christmas-tree

colonial-house-living-room-Christmas-tree

 

 

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  1. RIKKI says

    November 28, 2018 at 9:43 am

    just lovely! i really like the red, it is so bright and colorful!

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  2. Karen L. says

    November 28, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Love this and love seeing how other families decorate their family tree. I also like to see where others put the tree for Christmas morning gift opening. Sometimes I wonder if it will “work” well but glad to see that the tree doesn’t have to be in the “middle” of the seating area to work fine. Now I’m going ahead with our idea of putting our tree in the corner of our living room for our first Low Country Christmas with all of our family here—seven grands total. :)

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  3. Katherine says

    November 28, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    New couch and chair?! Or did I miss that?

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  4. Susan says

    November 28, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    Genius! This is what I need to do to tie all my mismatched family ornaments together…how many red ornaments did you use?

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    • Jody says

      November 30, 2018 at 9:17 am

      I was wondering the same thing. It looks so good! that finishing touch makes ALL the difference! Do you have an approximate number like 12 of each size or like 24 of each or 36 of each?

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  5. Sarah says

    November 28, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    I love this! I try to embrace the hodgepodge family tree we have, but it kind of bothers me that it doesn’t “go” with the rest of our living room. I know that’s missing the point of the season. :) This is a nice way to have the handmade ornaments but tie it all together. We’ve already put our tree up but I may be buying some more ornaments of a single color.

    Also love the pattern on your sofa!

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  6. Maureen says

    November 28, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Beautiful, as everything you do!! Loving your new couch!! Fabric is so unique and the color so soothing!!

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  7. Treva says

    November 28, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    Love this idea for a family tree. It’s beautiful! I purchased a “linen look” fabric at JoAnn’s (50%off) and use it as a tree skirt. I love the casual look.

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  8. Jennifer says

    November 28, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    This is exactly what I needed to see

    Reply

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