As someone who really loves the holiday season, I find preparing the house just as rewarding as the day itself – and sometimes, even more so. Finding the perfect Christmas decor ideas is a huge part of this, which I usually start in early December. I love getting the Christmas tree up, and every year I look for new and inspiring ideas to make sure each one is unique.
After searching the Internet for inspiration, I came across American actress Kate Hudson's past Christmas tree, and it made me appreciate that festive decor doesn't always need to follow tradition.
Her floral-laden tree is certainly unexpected but equally delightful and impactful. If you feel like taking a more unconventional stance this Christmas, you can follow in Hudson's footsteps by padding out the tree with as many faux or dried flowers as the branches can hold, using an array of different colors. These pink flowers from Walmart are the ultimate starting point. This'll bring an unmistakable air of cheeriness to your Christmas living room.
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I’m planning to decorate my tree with a mostly red color scheme, and these berry stems will be the focal point of the design. I've already purchased these highly-rated LED Christmas lights from Amazon to enhance the look.
These artificial poinsettia Christmas flowers feature a multi-layered design and are light enough to clip onto your tree’s branches. You can also use them to embellish a garland or add a festive finishing touch to a gift.
If you’re decorating on a budget, choose this stunning 92-piece set that includes poinsettias, ball ornaments, glittered berry stems, and crystal snowflake and icicle drop ornaments.
Decorating with dried flowers is a lovely way to bring the beauty of nature into your home this Christmas – and all year round. Popular during Victorian times, decorating your Christmas tree with dried flowers has made a big comeback recently as a way to connect with nature, and it's a fantastic alternative to low-quality, plastic ornaments.
You, of course, can use real flowers. I've seen many trees adorned with gypsophila, which is always pleasing to the eye. In our latest Christmas shoot, we covered the tree in dried floral branches. This stunning red and purple creation (below) was created using Atlas Flowers' range of flowers and foliage.
Rob Copsey from Atlas Flowers, who provided the beautiful stems for this unique setup, explains, 'Dried flowers are strikingly effective when used to decorate for Christmas. With so many different products available, they are perfect for matching to your chosen seasonal color theme and style, adding an eye-catching difference to any design.'
Christmas trees are a holiday staple, so however you choose to decorate yours this year, make sure it invites joy and merriment into your home this season.
What kind of seasonal decorations are you planning for your home this year? Let me know in the comments below.
