Christmas may be a holiday steeped in tradition, but that hasn’t stopped contemporary trends from influencing how some of us decorate. We’ve been patiently waiting to see which craze would shake up our 2025 holiday arrangements – and now we have an answer: Martha Stewart’s super-skinny Christmas tree.
The original influencer was pictured in front of an almost skeletal-style Christmas tree that's not dissimilar to some other thin alternatives that we've already spotted this month. In her case, the tree is dressed in a colorful beaded garland (much like this one from Amazon) and eclectic ornaments, including red birds like this one from Target.
The vibrancy of her garland and ornaments keeps the skinny tree from feeling bare or underdressed. Instead, the abundance of color and textured pieces makes the living room feel curated, stylish, and entirely festive.
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This unlit pencil Christmas tree offers a sleek, streamlined silhouette that taps into the growing trend of skinny trees. Its slender profile makes it ideal for smaller spaces while still providing a full canvas for decorating in the same elegant style seen in Martha’s example.
This multicolor garland offers a striking retro aesthetic, designed to evoke a joyful, vintage charm across any holiday setting. Its shimmering beads drape gracefully from branch to branch, adding a vibrant pop of color and elevating the festive appeal of the tree (whatever the size).
This cardinal is an ideal accent for your tree, wreath, or garlands. Featuring classic red and black plumage with realistic faux tail feathers, it easily clips onto holiday centerpieces, floral arrangements, trees, curtains, or anywhere that could use a vibrant pop of color.
Featuring timeless stripes, these ball ornaments bring refined craftsmanship to your holiday tree. Each hand-blown glass sphere is carefully hand-painted, with bands of ruby red and champagne gold glitter contrasting beautifully against the matte red base.
Featuring a lush arrangement of carefully crafted branch tips, the pencil-style tree looks full and flourishing while maintaining a refined, space-saving profile. Its snowy finish adds a touch of winter elegance, making it a striking centerpiece that's right on trend for 2025.
Red, white, green, and gold have been cherished holiday colors for centuries, making them the perfect starting point for any festive decor, no matter the tree size. These timeless hues bring classic charm and elegance to any of your seasonal arrangements.
'I have to admit this look is a little odd at first glance – there’s something striking about a tree that’s almost skeletal in shape – but that’s exactly what makes it so captivating,' comments Jennifer Ebert, the Editor at Homes & Gardens.
'Martha Stewart’s take proves that a super-skinny tree doesn’t have to feel bare when layered with colorful garlands and eclectic ornaments. Interestingly, I’ve already seen a few other trees this year following a similar approach, which suggests that this minimalist-yet-vibrant style might be the unexpected trend of 2025. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most unconventional Christmas decor ideas can feel effortlessly stylish. Plus, this is Martha-approved, so we're not going to argue with that.'
