Christmas Themes

It is so much fun to decorate in new Christmas themes for the holidays. When it comes to your Christmas tree and home you may want to create new looks each new year.

So, how do we create Christmas themes in our home and on our tree? Start by asking yourself "what colors, hobbies, or themes do I love?" This will help you determine where to start.

Below you will find a list of holiday decorating ideas to get your creative juices going. This is just a starting point, and you can take it from here.

Traditional:
This is tried and true color scheme of red, green, and gold, and is always a winner. You can change it quickly by adding different kinds of items on the tree. Such as bows, stars, flowers and berry sprays.

Woodland Lodge
With a woodland theme you will want to bring the outdoors in, creating a lodge and homey effect. Some decoration ideas are: birds, birdnests, birdhouses, pinecones, fir and berry sprigs, and anything nature related.

Vintage Inspired
We are seeing a return these days to all things vintage or vintage inspired. Some ideas for this theme would be: vintage or vintage looking christmas cards, postcards, ornaments, beads, baubles, crystal beads, angels, and feathers.

Glamour Chic
Take your love of all things chic and put them on the tree for this theme! Boas, feather, and all things sparkly will work well. You can use black, white, grey, pink, purple, blue, just to get you started.

Shabby Chic
Take your clues from Shabby Chic Style and put it on your tree! Use lots of whites and soft pastels for this one. Add in painted and distressed ornaments. Other ideas to decorate a shabby chic tree would be: button garlands, vintage glass beads, glittered ornaments, crystals and flowers.

Country Cottage
A popular theme for a Christmas tree is to "go country". Make the tree look homespun, warm and cozy. Add wooden ornaments, gingerbread men, popcorn and cranberry garlands, fabric and homemade ornaments.

Toyland Theme
This is a fun theme if you have children in the home. Use a lot of primary colors here, and then add in ornament themes such as: soldiers, cars, trains, dolls, stockings, bears, musical instruments, and nutcrackers.

Beach Inspired
Bring the beach to your tree! Bring onto the christmas tree, beach inspired items such as: sea stars, sand dollars, sea shells, shell garlands and beach glass. You can accent with gold or silver and any beachy colors to add interest.

Tuscan Harvest
Add all harvest items for this Christmas theme. This theme transitions well from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and has a rich and warm look. Use items such as: fruit sprays and grapes clusters. Add in rich colored ribbons, bows and ball ornaments. Colors for this theme are: purples, golds, deep reds all accented with metallics.

These Christmas themes are just a place to start, but hopefully will give you some new ideas for decorating your home and tree to your liking.