Fabulous Tips On How To Trim A Christmas Tree

By Giselle Taylor


Bring 5 people in a room and chances are they will disagree about many important issues in life, save one: Christmas. Most people adore the season and really, what's not to love? For some reason it seems to take you back to a time where everything is as it ought to be. This holiday train may only come once a year but that won't stop us from celebrating it to the last minute. Here are excellent ways on how to trim a christmas tree to get your home looking yuletide ready in no time.

Firstly, you will need to get the perfect tree. What makes it perfect? That really depends on your taste. It also has to fit in your home. To ensure this, measure the floor to ceiling height of the room you will put the tree in. Bring gloves to protect your hands from serrated trunks and sharp branches; and blankets to keep your car from sap and shredded needles.

Prune, wash and clean the christmas tree before you set it securely in its stand. Run your hands through the needles to plump it up as car rides have a tendency to flatten the fir. Begin decorating by hanging the lights from the set of branches in the bottom tier, working your way upwards. Wind it around each limb and space it as evenly as you can. Purchase christmas lights that will go with your motif this year-you can choose the color, size, shape and even the flashing patterns it comes in.

Have a totally fresh look this year. The best christmas ideas are the ones that are unexpected and reflective of you and your family's quirky personality. Start with the color scheme you want to see. You will never go wrong with red and green, but how about roughing it up a little by making it glow-in-the-dark? Try a burnt orange tree with bronze highlights for another chic alternative. Monochromatic trees are far from boring if you use graduating shades of the same color family with sparkly highlights.

The next step is to layer on the decorations based on the theme picked. If you have no pets at home (and that includes rodents of any kind), you can drape strands of popcorn and cranberries to complete the candy canes and other treats hanging on the tree. For a feminine and fantastic looking fir, take silk flowers and lace trimmed ornaments to wrap around the boughs. Make it a real 'family tree' by stringing pictures of your family around each tier.

And finally, fill in the spaces between the tree with different texture and styles of christmas balls. Vary the sizes but make sure it still ties in with the over-all theme you're going for. Another great trick is to get a handful of glitters and toss it over the fir tree. It will settle on the green pine needles and when it gives off the rainbow flecks of light, it will look truly spectacular. Sweep up the needles and glitters when you're done.

Now you know the easy and complete guide on how to trim a christmas tree, I'm sure you can't wait to get started. When you're done, be sure to throw a party. Not just to rake in the guaranteed compliments for your tree-but to celebrate life and the opportunities of a fresh new year ahead. Merry Christmas!




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