As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to deck the halls and trim the tree with the latest and greatest Christmas trends! This year, three captivating styles are definitely taking center stage, promising to transform your festive focal point into a dazzling display of seasonal splendor:

Trend #1: Blush Elegance

Say goodbye to traditional red and green, and welcome the soft allure of blush into your holiday home. Blush, a delicate and muted shade of pink, is stealing the spotlight as the go-to Christmas tree color of 2023. This trend embraces a modern and sophisticated aesthetic, bringing a fresh and contemporary feel to your festive decor.  PRO TIP:  To achieve the perfect blush-themed tree, start with a neutral backdrop of white or light gray ornaments. Intersperse blush-colored baubles, ribbons, and even lights throughout the tree.  Metallic accents – gold, rose gold or bronze – are your friend!

Trend #2: Clustering Ornaments

Step away from the evenly spaced ornaments and embrace the art of clustering. This trend introduces a playful and whimsical approach to decorating your Christmas tree. Instead of hanging ornaments in a uniform manner, group them together in clusters to create focal points of visual interest.  PRO TIP: This is a great option for a pop of color with inexpensive balls!  Mix and match various sizes, shapes, and textures of ornaments, then wire them for easy placement.  Then you can just add your own cherished ornaments around the clusters!

Trend #3: Ribbon Streamers

Ribbon is back!  Bring a sense of movement and grace to your Christmas tree with the trend of ribbon streamers. This approach replaces traditional garlands with cascading ribbons that add a dynamic and flowing element to your tree. Whether you opt for satin, velvet, or metallic ribbons, the key is to create a sense of movement that draws the eye from top to bottom.  PRO TIP:  When adding ribbon, avoid going around and around, which can make your tree look short.  Instead drape short ribbons down or start at the top and go around once, ending at the bottom on the same side.  This trick makes even a petite tree look tall!

BONUS TIP: Christmas this year is about the non-traditional, presented in a semi-traditional way.  Whether you opt for a soft and sophisticated blush palette, experiment with clustered ornament arrangements, or introduce ribbon streamers for added flow, these trends promise to make your Christmas tree the star of the show. Be creative – there are no rules!