Decorating Christmas Trees

The Set-Up

When you set up your Christmas tree, placement is very important. You don't want to block traffic flow or have it be intrusive in the room. Corners seem to be the best. However you'll get coal in your stocking if you don't decorate the WHOLE tree! The depth and dimension you get when all sides are equally decorated are worth the efforts. But how do you decorate all sides of the tree if you set it in a corner... You can't. So here is my solution.

I have hardwoods in most of my house so I take one of my throw rugs, flip it over so the rug side is against the floor and the non-slip side it up. In places that I have carpet I use a painted board. I set the tree stand and assemble the tree on the upside down rug or board. That way it can be easily slid in to place when it's ready and best of all if you change your mind about the placement. You can move your tree without disrupting your decorations.

The Lights...

If your tree is pre-lit plug them in as you assemble. It will be easier to find the burned out bulbs. If you need to add lights take the time to wrap some branches and drape the lights on others. You're going for dimension here, so be sure some lights are inside the tree as well as some on the tips of branches. As you light the tree stand back from time to time to see that all it's evenly lit. If you need to add lights I like to use a fused power strip (as I am a safety girl). Zip tie the power strip to the tree if possible, then plug it in to a timer. Saves electricity as well as providing convenience. Also keep in mind the manufacturers recommendations for how many light strings you can plug in together. Seems it's usually groups of three. (There's that safety girl again.)

To make your tree more interesting you may want to mix it up... Add some color along with your white lights. Add some red strings to a primarily white lighted tree, use some larger bulbs along with twinkle lights, use lights to add stripes to tree by doing different colors in layers up the tree. There are endless combination's. Use your imagination!

It's decision time... Are you going for a themed tree? or are you Traditional? a little of both?
Whichever your desired out come it is worth the time to lay out your ornaments, ribbons, garlands and other accessories before you begin.
I sort ornaments by likeness, size and colors. Take the time now to straighten out your ribbons, garlands and bows. Most ribbons can be ironed it necessary. (Be sure to use a pressing cloth on delicate or synthetics.) Once you have all the trimmings ready take a good look at what you have. Try to picture how they will lay out on your tree.

There are no hard rules to follow when it comes to decorating a Christmas tree but here are some suggestions.

Balance is important, so work from top to bottom in a spiral.Work from large to small. Place your bigger ornaments on the tree first.

Dimension adds interest.Tuck ribbons, bows and ornaments between branches toward the inside of the tree as well as the tips of the branches.

When you stand back to check on your balance and dimension keep in mind the height that people will look at your tree the most often. Will they be sitting or standing?

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