A Purple Christmas Tree

A Purple Christmas Tree ~~~ Sparkling Dark Purple Christmas Tree ~~~ Choosing a Purple Christmas Tree ~~~ Purple Christmas Tree Poll ~~~ Chic Purple Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas ~~~ Mono- and Polychrome Tree Ornaments ~~~ Elegant Purple Christmas Tree Ornaments ~~~ Traditional Christmas Tree Ornaments ~~~ Candles, Baubles and Other Tree Ornaments ~~~ Toppers for Purple Christmas Trees ~~~ Garlands for a Purple Christmas Tree ~~~ The Author ~~~
Purple Christmas Tree Guestbook

Why would you get a purple Christmas tree? Did you know that a fusion of both traditional and modern together can create a stylish color scheme? A trend which we see so often right now, for the purpose of decoration on Christmas, is decorating your Christmas tree with various colors. A color which we see more often than others is... purple. And this tendy color doesn't just affect Christmas ornaments: there are also some really beautiful Christmas trees available on the market.

There are different ways to decorate a purple Christmas tree; which all provide your tree with a specific aspect: from a tried and true combo of red and green color with touches of gold for some extra sparkle to create a more formal Christmassy look to a monochrome decoration theme with shiny finishes that will provide your purple Christmas tree with a very elegant appearance.

Everyone doesn't like dark purple or doesn't have a very large living room to place their gigantic purple Christmas tree. In reality, this is not a problem... Stores have a lot of purple Christmas trees that will match everyone's house and taste.

If you don't like dark purple, you might want to opt for a lighter tone and select a lighter toned purple Christmas tree to which you can add monochrome ornaments.

For those who wish to get an unusual purple Christmas tree, an whimsical Christmas tree will work wonders!

If there isn't enough place in the living room for a wide purple Christmas tree, then opt for a less wide one such as a violet Christmas tree that comes with a base of 39 inches and leaves some space around the tree in tiny rooms.

Another idea would be to get a slim pale purple Christmas tree which base doesn't exceed 35" diam and which pale color allows a dark purple monochrome décor.

Who says Christmas can't be purple? A first decorating idea for a purple Christmas tree would be to go for a monochrome theme. For example, you can decorate your purple Christmas tree with white ornaments only. These ornaments would range from white hand-blown balls to white icicles to white garlands.

If you wish to definitely go purple and surprise your family and friends, then, opt for a collection of purple gradient ornaments, ranging from pastel lavender to dark purple. You can use purple spray paints for your tree, hang purple ornaments, use purple-toned toys, etc.

To balance the overall look of your purple Christmas tree, you'll just need to add a few silver ornaments.

Photo: Thomas Kinkade Sleigh Bells Christmas Tree Ornaments by The Ashton-Drake Galleries

Monochrome or polychrome decorating themes are fantastic on a purple Christmas tree! You have a wide range of options: an entirely white or dark purple décor to create a dramatic effect. Alternatively, you can choose gradations of colors along with some silver garlands.

A first excellent purple tree decorating idea would be to create a shocking effect with a monochrome decoration. For example, you can decorate your purple tree with white Christmas tree ornaments only. This would provide your tree with a very elegant aspect and will also save you time trying to find colors assorted to your unusual tree. Other monochrome sets that would fit with your purple tree are purple, peacock blue, aqua blue as well as pink.

A gradient lavender tree decorating theme will work wonders on your purple Christmas tree. Along with balls, you can also use lavender angels, bells, miniature trees, fairies, butterflies, etc. For such a purpose, I suggest to use a lavender Christmas ball ornament pack as base and then add items to taste. Put the finishing touches on your lavender Christmas tree decor with a whimsical lavender Christmas garland.

Turquoise is a tone which works perfectly with purple and will provide your purple Christmas tree with a fantastic appearance! Start with a base consisting in a multicolored Christmas ball ornament pack; which includes assorted colors such as fuschia, purple and turquoise balls. The three colors match very well together.

Photo: Silver Plated Christmas Bells Ornament with Swarovski Crystals

Crystal, silver and gold are the three elements of a classy Christmas tree decoration theme. Therefore, if you wish to provide your living room with a very elegant purple Christmas tree, you're going to adopt these exquisite and delicate ornaments. As for garlands, they're allowed but would be made out of pearls and/or crystal, of course. This being said, white garlands will work too.

Whether a green or purple Christmas tree, you certainly enjoy to collect Christmas ornaments and since crystal is the type of materials you'd use to create a classy decorating appearance, then the Swarovski 2010 Annual Edition Crystal Snowflake Ornament is the kind of ornament to get for your exceptional purple Christmas tree! The ornament is limited to the year of introduction; which makes it really special and the best way to commemorate the first year of your new purple Christmas tree tradition!

As said earlier, crystal is a very classy type of Christmas tree ornament and this graceful and elegant Waterford Dove Christmas tree ornament will also look amazingly beautiful on your purple Christmas tree. In my opinion, crystal works better on a purple background than on a green one.

Snowflake ornaments are the kind of decorations you can't do without when decorating a purple Christmas tree! Depending on the way you lit the room, snowflake ornaments can look like actual snow on your purple tree.

Another type of ornaments which are part of a classy theme for a purple Christmas tree would be silver glass tree ornaments. Once again, glass will play with the lights; which will bring more magic to your tree decor.

Gold is also a first class color when it comes to Christmas tree decorations and can work wonders on a purple Christmas tree. Gold was often used in Victorian antique tree ornaments and have nowadays become extremely trendy. They would bring a very elegant look to your purple Christmas tree.

You can also decorate your purple Christmas tree with baby toys, baby bottles filled with candies, teddy bears, baby booties and socks. Little stuffed toys also look great on purple Christmas trees.

You can also use lightings to decorate the purple Christmas tree. Try some unique things for decoration purposes like battery operating string of lights in hurricanes filled with baubles or flameless candles.

And, of course, your purple Christmas tree is not complete without lots of glistening bulbs!

By the use of these unique materials for decorating your purple Christmas tree also provides your guests with an excellent topic to discuss and appreciate.

Photo: Radko on Christmas Morning
Victorian Tree Candles Ornament

When it comes to decorate a purple Christmas tree, all type of decorations are allowed: ornaments to decorate yourself, homemade Christmas ornaments, ornaments to be filled with candies and/or tiny toys, etc. Just make sure that all ornaments harmonize with each other.

You can theme your purple Christmas tree in the exact same way you'd theme an evergreen tree! For example, a Victorian theme including hand-blown glass ornaments decorated with roses and golden glitters would work wonders on your purple Christmas tree. The ball featured here is a hand decorated tree ornament made out of glass which will fit with a Victorian Christmas tree theme.

Clip-on bird Christmas ornament will certainly provide your purple Christmas tree with an old fashioned and traditional look! If you pair the clip-on bird ornaments with some other Victorian decorations such as silver and tin angels and bells, you're soon realize that your Christmas tree is stunning.

If you wish to create a toy themed purple Christmas tree, then I suggest to go for a Teddy Bear tree, more particularly if you plan to place the purple tree in the living room. Choosing a classic toy theme will meet the needs and preferences of the whole family.

Your purple Christmas tree decor wouldn't be complete if you didn't add some Nutcracker tree ornaments, whether made out of hand-blown glass or wood. No matter the materials used, your purple tree definitely needs red, purple and/or green Nutcracker ornaments!

Naturally, you will want to safely lit your purple Christmas tree with flameless Christmas tree clip-on candle lights. Candle lights will provide your Christmas tree with a very peaceful appearance; and will cheer up the Christmas-y atmosphere of your house.