How to Trim a White Christmas Tree at Home
Artificial Christmas trees come in an array of styles and colors these days. You can purchase white, red, pink, purple,metallic, the traditional green and other colors of faux trees. It is not difficult to decorate a white Christmas tree in your home if you decide on your theme before purchasing the decorations. These trees can exude a formal, elegant look, traditional or even a funky, whimsical ambiance if you choose the right ornaments, tree topper, garlands and lights. Host a tree trimming party for your family or friends that will make a cherished holiday memory. Does this Spark an idea?
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Purchase clear Christmas tree lights if your theme is Victorian, elegant or you will use only one to three colors for your ornaments and other decor. Use colored Christmas tree lights if you want your tree to have a multi-colored effect.
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Wrap garland around your tree that coordinates with your theme. If your tree has all red or blue ornaments or another single shade, choose garland in the same color, a metallic or white iridescent shade. If your tree has one to three shades, choose the garland to match one of the shades. Formal or elegant themes look attractive with white, crystal-looking or metallic shades of garland.
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Collect ornaments that work with your theme. A Victorian or elegant Christmas tree could have gold or silver-toned angels, vintage cameos, lace, pearl, crocheted ornaments or even white faux birds for the decor. A whimsical tree theme looks funky with neon-colored ornaments and odd-shaped, unusual decor. Create a tree that children will enjoy by hanging miniature dolls, trains, toys, faux candy, tiny Santas and elves on the branches.
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Purchase a tree skirt that exudes the ambiance you want to surround your tree. Old-fashioned tree skirts with felt cutouts or a quilted appearance look beautiful under traditional trees with multi-colored ornaments and lights. Victorian or elegant trees require skirts in white velveteen or shiny, metallic shades. Crocheted or lace embellished tree skirts also help to enhance the elegant of Victorian-looking trees.
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Add a tree topper that is angelic or sparkly looking for your Victorian, formal or elegant tree theme. A large Grinch, elf or toy-shaped topper is perfect for a whimsical-looking or children's themed tree. If you choose to have one color for the decor on your white Christmas tree, a large bow in the same color makes an effective tree topper.
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Tips & Warnings
Coordinate your tree theme with the other Christmas decor in your home or at least in the same room with the tree. This makes it more visually appealing.
If you want your tree to have a snow-covered, outdoorsy look, trim it with pine-cones and ornaments of feathered birds.
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