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How to Create a Beautiful Travel Themed Christmas Tree

By Author Meg Frost

Posted on Last updated: November 19, 2023

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Need some festive ideas for decorating your Christmas tree this year?

Celebrate your love of travel with a travel themed Christmas tree!

Keep reading for my favorite Christmas tree themes for travel lovers.

Add travel destination ornaments

Start off with ornaments from travel destinations.

Ornaments from a specific place will be the most unique and special to you, as you can customize based on your favorite destination or use as a travel journal of sorts to show off all the places you’ve been to.

If you travel to a specific place regularly, consider designing your Christmas tree theme after that destination.

For example, a Paris tree might have lots of silver and pink, Eiffel Tower ornaments, a fleur-de-lis topper, and romantic ribbon or beads.

A New England themed Christmas tree might have faux blueberry or cranberry beads and ornaments with lobsters, lighthouses, bears, moose, fishermen, and Boston sports on them.

Or if you like to travel to new places each year, start a collection of ornaments from places you travel to.

This is what I do! I’ve gotten all kinds of baubles from my travels, like a gorgeous New Orleans themed Santa Clause and a beaded ornament from Mexico.

If you don’t find any while you search for souvenirs during your travels, browse the airport gift shops.

You’re bound to find something, like the fun Seattle ornament I picked up at the airport in 2022.

Here are a few options to get you started.

If you have so many travel photos that you don’t know what to do with, why not decorate your tree with them?

Picture frame ornaments can be found at low cost, so the tricky part will likely only be finding a site or store that can print your photos small enough to fit in each frame.

Check out my post about  photo gifts  for tips on my favorite places to get my travel photos printed.

When I got my first Christmas tree, I also picked up a few picture frame ornaments at Michael’s Craft Store.

I also got a frame ornament with the current year and added a picture from one of my trips.

Another option is to print your photos using an Instax mini photo printer and placing the photos on the tree branches.

Alternatively, you could thread some embroidery floss through the top or find clamps that you can add an ornament hook to and then clamp the photo.

Add general travel ornaments

If your tree isn’t filled up after adding photos and destination-specific ornaments, fill in the empty spaces with some general travel themed Christmas ornaments.

Think airplanes, trains, maps, globes, suitcases, etc.

It’s rather easy to find these types of ornaments. I got a bunch from Target when I first starting putting up my ownChristmas tree, as well as a few from a Christmas market in Paris, France.

If you don’t have travels planned between now and Christmas, there are plenty of local stores and online shops where you can get fun travel themed ornaments.

Amazon, Target, and Macy’s all have a treasure trove of travel themed Christmas ornaments. You can find them in store or on their websites.

Another spot to check for ornaments are local flea, craft markets, and Etsy.

Lastly, you can always create your own ornaments, whether they be hand painted or assembled from a kit.

Use unique tree trimmings

It seems everyone has a preference when it comes to trimmings for their Christmas tree.

I don’t use garland, tinsel, beads, or ribbon on my tree. Since my tree is not too big, I think trimmings would overpower all the beautiful travel themed ornaments hanging on the tree.

For those of you who think trimmings are a must, a travel themed ribbon could be a lot of fun!

Check your local craft or fabric store, such as  Joann  or  M&J Trimming , for fun ribbon, like a map print, palm trees, vintage Paris, etc.

If your ornaments have a cohesive color palette, you could use garland, ribbon, or beads in a color within that palette, as well.

Add a unique tree topper

Sure, you could just get a plain star or angel to put on the top of your tree.

Or you could be super extra and get a Christmas tree topper that matches your Christmas tree theme more closely!

Perhaps a Disney character as an angel for a Disney parks themed tree, or a plane for a general travel themed tree. The opportunities are nearly endless!

Tree skirts and collars

Whether your tree is real or fake, a Christmas tree skirt or collar is great for hiding ugly Christmas tree stands. It’s also a fun way to tie together a Christmas tree theme.

Travel themed Christmas tree skirts or collars aren’t super easy to come by.

If you’re crafty, you could put something together with a vinyl iron-on or sticker. Another option is to peruse Etsy for shop that does custom orders.

At the end of the day, though, it might be best to get a neutral tree skirt to let the decorated tree shine.

For example, I use a tan faux fur tree skirt with my travel Christmas tree. It’s super luxe and the faux fur adds to the wintry and festive aesthetic.

Extend the theme with matching home decor

Once you get your Christmas tree all set, you’ll probably want to spread the Christmas cheer elsewhere in your home!

Perhaps a wreath for your front door, scented candles, and a few holiday knick-knacks?

Depending on your theme, you could also decorate with items that aren’t explicitly Christmas decorations.

For example, if you have a Parisian themed Christmas tree, you can extend the theme to the rest of your home with toile curtains, pillows with french sayings, perhaps an Arc du Triomphe replica. You get the idea!

Tips for fake Christmas trees

Given the amount of traveling I do between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I just can’t keep up with maintaining a real tree.

For this reason, I didn’t have a Christmas tree of my own until a few years ago.

I’m with ya…I  loathe  fake Christmas trees. But I bet a lot of you fellow travel lovers are in the same boat, so here are some tips on how to select and improve a fake Christmas tree.

How to improve a fake Christmas tree

First off, select a Christmas tree that is as full as your home can fit. This will help hide the ugly metal branches.

Once you get it set up, take the time to fluff the branches to help fill in empty spaces. Spread the mini branches in a star-like pattern, with branches spread to the left, right, top, and bottom.

To further fill in the empty spaces, there are a few good options for hiding the fake branches and trunk.

One option is to wrap an evergreen garland around the trunk to hide the metal or plastic.

Another idea to disguise a sparse fake tree is to twist a wide ribbon around the tree, stuffing it into the layers as you go, rather than letting the ribbon sit on the outside of the tree.

Lastly, be sure to add lots of trimmings and ornaments. If need be, add colored bulb ornaments that match your travel themed Christmas tree.

To make up for the lack of natural evergreen scent, get a tube of Scentsicles.

Scentsicles are Christmas tree scented sticks that can be hung on fake trees, like an ornament. I hide the Scentsicles toward the trunk of the tree so they can’t be seen.

The scent can be overpowering at first, so if you don’t like strong scents, you could use a evergreen-scented candle when you’re at home instead.

Either option might seem like an extra cost, but in my opinion it really helps sell the idea of a fake tree and adds a festive vibe!

Lastly, if you travel during the Christmas season and prefer to stick to a small tree, consider adding fairy lights instead of regular ones, as they are sized better for tabletop trees. It looks so much better!

How will you decorate your Christmas tree this year?

I hope you found some magical tips for your travel themed Christmas tree this year.

Once you’ve decked out your tree, it’s time to shop online for gifts to put under it!

Check out my posts with ideas on  stocking stuffers for travelers ,  Christmas gifts for travelers ,  gifts for kids who like to travel , and  travel tech gifts .

About the author

Meg Frost is a Boston-based travel blogger that helps people embrace technology to make vacation planning and traveling wicked easy, affordable, and fun.

She holds an M.A. in Journalism from Northeastern University and B.S. in Communication & American Studies from University of Miami.

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This post was originally published November 3, 2017. It was last updated October 27, 2023.

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Unveiling My Travel-Themed Christmas Tree… and How You Can Make Your Own!

Last Updated: November 16, 2020

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If there’s anything I love more than travel, it’s Christmas.

Honestly, I must have been an elf in my former life, or at least one of those moody reindeer from Rudolph’s song… because once the holidays hit, my body is 90% candy cane.

So it probably won’t surprise you that I enjoy going all-out when it comes to dressing up my tree. Over the years, I’ve done Star Wars ( see a pic here ), superheroes ( tutorial here ), Game of Thrones ( photos here ) and this year, in honour of 2020 being the year of staying put, my tree is ironically all about travel!

In this post, I’m going to show you how I made my dream travel-themed tree for next-to-nothing, how I repurposed a lot of my travel mementos into ornaments, and of course lots of other ideas if you’re looking to create something similar.

Can you hear the excitement in my voice? I am JITTERY SO EXCITED! (and hyped up on hot chocolate). Let’s go!

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A Look at My Travel Themed Christmas Tree

As nice as it is to have an aesthetically pleasing tree, I think the best Christmas trees are the ones that are an eclectic modge podge of personal memories, favouring sentimentality over aesthetics.

So, with that chaotic vision in mind, I decided to turn all my favourite memories into ornaments with the help of 3 coffees, a pinch of craftiness and Michael Bublé on repeat.

I haven’t travelled much this year, so looking at my tree now low-key makes me want to sob, BUT (tears aside), it also fills me with so much joy because it’s plastered in wonderful memories.

From my favourite Instagram photos and postcards from places I love, to unique mementos collected on some of my most amazing trips, this tree is nostalgia at its finest. Colour coordinated, wanderlusty nostalgia.

Overall, I went for an old school vintage travel vibe, with polaroid photos and old timey maps that literally have “Unknowne Lands” marked down as a location. To fit this aesthetic, I picked turquoise and gold baubles, some of which I hand painted to look like globes.

… Don’t look too closely though because let’s just say my geography is poor and none of them are accurate. in the least.

I also found a way to turn some of my most cherished mementos into ornaments, like my glühwein mug collection assembled through years of hoarding, the handmade mask my boyfriend bought in Burano on our first trip together, and of course the adorable Lucky Cat my mom bought me as a good luck present when I came to Munich.

Honestly, I’m still undecided on whether the Venetian mask is classy and cultured or just no holds barred terrifying, but I’ll wait until it scares me in the middle of the night to decide.

The point is: if your travel themed tree doesn’t turn you into a weepy, sentimental mess, you probably have some more work to do.

Below, you’ll find some ideas to help you out with your mission!

Ideas for your Own Travel Christmas Tree

Alright, you’ve seen mine, now let me walk you through how you can recreate a similar look for your own tree this year, with DIY ideas and also some places online you can buy gorgeous travel ornaments.

1. Travel-themed baubles – the perfect travel ornaments

It’s not a travel Christmas tree without pretty baubles, and there are tons of great ideas that you can run with!

As I mentioned above, I personally bought a small tin of metallic gold paint ( like this ) and painted a map pattern on some turquoise baubles myself.

If you want to buy something longer lasting (or want to spare yourself the work), HolidayEveryDayArt has some gorgeous globe-inspired ones made with gold leaf here.

You can also buy these beautiful hand lettered globe baubles from The Lonely Heart Co that you can get personalized!

2. Map print ornaments

Another very simple DIY idea for your travel themed tree is to get some pretty map prints and then go wild with paper crafts.

If you have a good printer with loads of colour ink, you can very cheaply print out some vintage maps from free stock photo sites and then use them for crafting. This is what I did!

I used this map and the “Europa” map from here which you can download for free. They were so versatile and I ended up using them in a few different super easy ways, like rolling them into scrolls and tying them with twine, and simply doing an accordion fold and perching them in the branches to fill out empty gaps.

I also picked up some really pretty turquoise/gold wrapping paper that I folded into some colourful fans to fill out the tree. This pack has some similar ones to what I used, but there are lots of options out there like this pretty vintage map wrapping paper pack .

3. Personal, unique trinkets

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a drawer full of random travel trinkets, or bigger items that are on display around the house. Well, no time like the present to give these bad boys a new lease at life.

Using a bit of ribbon and hot glue (or some Sticky tack for a less permanent solution), you can turn pretty much any trinket into an ornament. Now I finally have a use for those 10 Eiffel Tower keychains I got pressured into buying 😉

For my travel themed Christmas tree, I basically ransacked my apartment to find anything remotely travel related and then turned them into ornaments with the help of some twine like this , some cheap ornament hooks like this , and sticky tac like this .

Personally, I think the twine looks more ~ Christmassy ~, but for more any trinkets that can’t easily be tied up, some sticky tac and a hook works just as well.

With the help of those simple tools, I managed to make ornaments out of mugs, tiny beer glasses, stuffed animals, a poker chip from Vegas and more. In my opinion, the more eclectic the better – this is your tree representing your travel memories after all!

Here are some ideas of travel-themed things that make excellent ornaments:

• Travel keychains
• Travel magnets
• Old boarding passes, tickets, etc.
• Mugs (e.g. European Xmas market mugs)
• Small stuffed animals

For a longer lasting solution that you can get use out of for years to come, there are also a lot of beautiful travel-themed ornaments you can buy online.

Here are some ideas:

• This personalizable suitcase ornament
• This custom map airplane ornament
• This super cute family airplane ornament

4. Photos and postcards

These add the ultimate personal touch to your travel Christmas tree, so make sure to include plenty!

I did it the ultimate cheapo way and just printed out some of my favourite photos from Instagram, cut them out like polaroids (with the white borders) and then just stuck a metal ornament hook through them to make them into hangable ornaments.

Another idea is to go the extra magical mile and get some mini-clothespins to clip them onto twinkling lights.

If your tree already has lights, then all you need are some small clothespins like these .

If not, they make fairy lights with photo clips like these that you can easily buy. Imagine how magical!

5. Luggage Tags and Other Travelly Motifs

I’d highly recommend (in addition to ornaments), getting some simple paper decorations that you can use to fill the gaps of your tree.

I used luggage tags for this, and it turned out just how I imagined!

While you can of course use luggage tags of your own, or even old baggage claim tags if you save those, I simply bought a stock graphic of vintage luggage tags ( this one from DepositPhotos ), printed a bunch and just cut them out and strung them up on twine.

The end result was so cute!

You can also look through free stock photo sites like PixaBay to see what cute travel-themed graphics you can print out and turn into ornaments.

I for instance really wanted hot air balloons, but completely forgot to print them until it was too late. Here are some fun ones you can print for free.

6. A travel-themed tree topper

Last but not least, your travel Christmas tree needs a suitable crown.

My tree topper was an easy no brainer. I actually had an old passport lying around (the first one I had when I really started travelling), so I decided to slyly convert it into the final touch for my tree.

Luckily, the Canadian passport office stamps holes in old passports when you get a new one, so I had an easy thing to tie string onto! I simply opened it up to the center fold, strung some string through the holes and tied it to the top of the tree.

To give it a little extra oomph, I cut out a vintage map from this free stock photo and stuck it on top. I’m so happy with how it turned out!

You can also buy a cool globe tree topper like this one.

So, are you ready to make your own travel-themed tree?

I assume that none of you are still here (since you’ve all probably gone full-lumberjack and are hunting down the perfect tree as we speak), but hey, if you’re still around, let me know which of these ideas is your favourite, or if you happen to make your own travel themed tree this year, please share some photos of your creation below. Happy Holidays!

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12 thoughts on “Unveiling My Travel-Themed Christmas Tree… and How You Can Make Your Own!”

Those handmade globe ornaments at the very top, omg SUPER CUTE! I’ll dress my entire tree in them, haha! Love this craft post in connection with our first love: travels!

Thanks Kristine!! And yesss if I had unlimited amounts of money I would buy dozens in each colour haha.

That’s soo cool. Great work Christina. I want one! 🙂

I absolutely ADORE your style of writing! “Because once the holidays hit, my body becomes 90% candy cane!” Ahahaha that line killed me.

Also how cute are those tree bulbs?! I have that same problem with all the random travel trinkets… these are such great ways to give them new life!! ✈️

Thanks for the lovely read on this cold Saturday night! xx

I love the travel themed baubles! I never imagined an atlas map printed on would look so chic! – Charmaine https://charmainenyw.com

Loving those themed baubles!!!

Yeah the gold leaf ones are soo pretty. Especially in all the different colours woooh.

pretty baubles:)

Right?! I want them all!!

My wife loves to change the theme of our tree every year, and we have yet to do a travel themed tree. Not sure why, as I’m traveling 200 days a year.

Your ideas and resources are just the inspiration needed. I’m pretty sure once my wife sees what you have done, it will be on the theme list in our home too.

Thanks for sharing this unique, and timely article about travel.

These are so cute! You should definitely post a picture of your tree once you have it done up! 😉

I also adore the fairy lights and photos, that can be done all year round too! <3

I’ll see what I can do 😉 And yessss I know hey? That idea is my favourite. I wanna get it set up in my room, but I need some pretty polaroids first.

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How to have a Travel Themed Christmas Tree – The Best Travel Christmas Ornaments

By: Author Wandermust Mummy

Two things that I love in life are travel and Christmas and therefore it should come as no surprise that I have a travel themed Christmas tree. In this post I am going to show you how I put together my travel themed Christmas tree and what you can do to have more travel baubles  and travel themed Christmas ornaments on your tree too!

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How to have a Travel Themed Christmas Tree 

Now before we go into the best travel Christmas ornaments we have found on the market, we want to show our travel themed Christmas tree and give you some tips on how to have a travel themed Christmas tree yourself!

Be Eclectic 

Now if you want a pristine Christmas tree with everything matching and coordinated then having a travel themed tree may not be for you. 

Personally I feel that whenever you pick a travel themed Christmas ornament it is nice to put some of the local culture or icons on display. 

For instance on our tree we have:

• a London bus
• an Amsterdam windmill (my favorite souvenir from Amsterdam ). 
• A Mickey Mouse Ornament from Disneyland 
• a camel from Dubai.

Now these might not look like they go together they do make me smile every time I look at them. 

Use Memories

And it doesn’t have to be a Christmas ornament you bought. ON our first trip with our baby , when we took a Winter City break to Stockholm my little one worn Santa mittens which now have pride of place on the tree. 

The Best Travel Christmas Ornaments

So know you have some tips on how we have put together our travel themed tree, here are some of our favorite travel Christmas ornaments we have found. 

Globe Baubles

How to have a Travel Themed Christmas tree

These beautifully crafted globe baubles catch the light and are the perfect adornment to any traveller’s Christmas tree! I really like the gold leaf and think it adds a beautiful festive touch!

However there are other baubles available with quotes and slogans on such as “Adventure Awaits”

You can buy them here !

Travel Quote Baubles

Image and Bauble by LoveBumble

I love an inspirational travel quote and think this brightly colored baubles with quotes made a stylish addition to any Christmas tree!

My favorite quotes are Wanderlust and Adventure Awaits but there are many other choices on the LoveBumble shop!

You can buy them here

City Themed Travel Christmas Ornaments

Made by and Image by #adornamentsny

We have started collecting Christmas Ornaments when we travel but let’s be honest sometimes it is impossible to find the perfect souvenir especially a seasonal one! But don’t worry you can still get destination specific baubles when you get back home!

I love these London ornaments and as we have moved away from London this year these are ones I desperately want for on my Christmas tree!

But don’t worry there are plenty of other city ornaments available as well as London!

Have a National Park Bauble

And it’s not just cities that can be represented on your Christmas tree!

Yellowstone Bauble by #adornamentsny

Being a National Parks fanatic we love this customizable ornament.

State Geode Christmas Ornament

Image and Product by Dock 6 Pottery & Tile

I knew when I saw this that my Geology loving husband would want one of these! The glittery geodes add a bit of natural sparkly to your Christmas tree!

You can buy it here 

Personalized luggage Christmas Ornament

Photo and Product by Ornaments by Elves

I love that you can personalize this beautiful luggage ornament to show your travels for the year! You can make it an annual addition

You can buy it here! 

Have a map in focus

Photo and Product by The Blue Print

I love these detail maps of your favorite area by The Blue Print

You can buy them here! 

Make a Christmas Ornament out of a Map

Made and Image by Upcycled Boho Chic

Any traveller loves a map! And I am no different! I love these traditional paper Christmas ornaments made out of old maps! I think it’s a lovely way to update a traditional Christmas ornament.

You can buy them Here at Upcycled Boho Chic

Map Garland

map garland by Folk Chain

And why decorate your house and tree with this beautiful take on a traditional paper chain garland! I love the combo of the stars and maps!

Or why not think about some do it yourself travel Christmas ornaments?

Why not make a paper chain out of maps and get the whole family involved? Or why not add some of your Christmas travel photos onto your tree?

How do you represent travel on your Christmas tree?

How to have a travel themed christmas tree ideas

Saturday 8th of December 2018

BRILLIAN post! I love all of these ornaments! Thanks for linking up to the #travellinkup x

Wednesday 5th of December 2018

These are all amaaaaaazing!!! I especially love the globe baubles!

the Curious Pixie

Tuesday 4th of December 2018

How funny?! I had no idea you'd written a post about this. Love it.

Tanja/The Red Phone Box travels

Sunday 2nd of December 2018

cool ornaments! I like buying Christmas ornaments on my travels

Emma Maslin

Saturday 20th of October 2018

Amazing ideas! The map garlands are fab

Gabi Travels

How to Create a Travel-Themed Christmas Tree

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I love the music, the lights, the spirit and decorating the house! Each time I travel I am always on the lookout for small items I can place on my Travel-Themed Christmas Tree.

My tree topper is a Zulu Wire Bowl from South Africa. Draped around the tree are Beads from Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, and sprinkled throughout are tokens from around the globe.

Here’s how you can make your own travel-themed tree!

1. Dedicated Christmas Ornaments

The easiest ornament to find is the dedicated-Christmas Ornament. When you’re doing your shopping in town, search for a Christmas Store, Card Shop or Craft Market. With some patience, you’re bound to find something Christmas-y. No luck? Then try many of these other options…

2. Bottle Caps

Bottle caps make great ornaments. They are easy-to-pack, easy-to-find and have fantastic, colorful designs. Virtually every country has their own, signature brew. Take a few caps home and tape fishing wire to the back to hang it on your tree.

3. Leftover Currency

Forget to spend all your foreign currency? Looking for something to do with that paper note you discovered at the bottom of your suitcase? Leftover currency makes a colorful and unique display piece.Pierce the bill with a hook and prominently display! This 10 Malaysian Ringgit note isn’t worth a whole lot in U.S. Currency… but my 20 Australian Dollar Bill is for sure, the most expensive piece on my tree.

4. Dangling Thingies

Many countries sell things that dangle: keychains, bookmarks, cellphone accessories, or in this case, a Japanese Paper Charm and a Turkish Blue Eye. Keep an eye out for anything with a string loop and slide over a sturdy branch!

5. Boarding Passes

Boarding Passes are like couch money. After awhile, they accumulate and you find them all over the place. Instead of trashing them, you can hang them ( a la currency) or staple them together, twist them into a cone, and place them onto the top of your tree!

6. Tacky-Tourist Curious

While some souvenirs aren’t truly designed to be hanged, it doesn’t mean you can’t place them on the tree! Tape a hook onto the back and find the perfect spot. The tackier the souvenir, the better. So grab a mini-boomerang, pissing boy statue or an infamous mini-Eiffel Tower!

7. Find Whatever You Can

Let your imagination run wild! Don’t be limited by what I’ve shared here. Be on the lookout for anything small (like hotel room keys)! Grab a glue gun, tape, some hooks and decorate away! I somehow managed to turn this car sticker accessory into a shiny ornament.

8. Celebrate Your Travel Memories

Each year when I decorate my Christmas Tree, I am reminded of many years worth of adventures. As I hang each ornament, I can’t help but remember the story of each destination they came from and who I shared it with.

And if you’re going to have a travel-themed Christmas Tree, you might as well have some travel gifts underneath it! Search online for this year’s picks for the traveler in your family.

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Decorate a Travel Theme Christmas Tree

By: Author Kim Tate

Posted on Published: December 12, 2016

Every year as I prepare to create my Christmas cards for family and friends, I immediately go to our travel photos for images to share. Travel memories are great for sharing and showcasing in your home. My own Travel Suitcase Christmas Ornament is a favorite for us.

Today I have a guest post from Merri Cvetan,  an interior designer and blogger with a great love of DIY. After buying the ultimate fixer-upper – an 1890s farm house – she has made a name for herself in decorating local homes, and has been named the Home Décor Expert for Goodwill SEW. She’ll be sharing a series of three posts about travel decorating for the holidays.

Welcome Merri!

Two of my favorite things are traveling and Christmas. I spend the month of December decorating my house and entertaining, the rest of the year I plan and go on vacation. So it just made sense to combine the two to create a travel-themed Christmas tree.

Travel Theme Christmas Tree Decorations

I started with a 5-foot, pre-lit artificial tree. (FYI, this will be one of five full-size decorated trees in my house!) My favorite place to visit is Paris. As a result, I have dozens of Eiffel Tower ornaments—go figure!

To make my tree truly unique, though, it needed more than just traditional ornaments. I pulled out my photo albums looking for snapshots that would fit 2½-inch by 3½-inch silver frames. First, I sprayed each frame with spray adhesive then sprinkled them with white glitter. After the glue dried, I cut the pictures to fit.

Travel photo ornaments

I know every phone has the ability to help you find your way in a new city, but I still like to use maps. I like see the whole area or neighborhood I’m visiting. I dug out a few from recent travels and cut them into narrow strips. I used Mod Podge to glue the strips to various-sized ornament balls.

Create unique DIY ornaments for your travel theme Christmas tree by Mod Podging maps on ornaments

Feature your travel destinations with these DIY map ornaments

Although Paris is a chic city, I wanted my tree to be a bit whimsical. I added a fuzzy white garland along with purple and silver glitter ball “picks,” or decorative stems.

These whimsical picks look like pins on a map for your travel theme tree decorations

No Christmas tree is complete without a tree skirt. I lucked out when I found fabric with images of the Eiffel Tower, old post cards and stamps. I cut out a 34-inch circle, cut an opening to the center and hemmed the raw edges with my sewing machine. The white pom-pom trim keeps it from being too serious.

Make a custom tree skirt for your travel themed tree with some great travel fabric

Won’t Santa be surprised when he visits on Christmas Eve! In the meantime, I know I’ll enjoy reminiscing about Paris all month. Joyeux Noël!

Joyeux Noël! This Paris theme travel Christmas tree is delightful!

Thank you Merri! As an interior designer and crafter, creating holiday decor is right up Merri Cvetan ‘s alley. She provides great advice on using a mix of store-bought and handmade decorations to make your home look special during the holiday season. Visit The Home Depot to view a large variety of artificial Christmas trees .

Perfect for the avid traveler — decorate your tree in a travel theme!

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How to Make a Temporary Christmas Tree While Traveling

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If you’re on vacation for Christmas, but you still want to celebrate the joys of the season, learn our readers’ tips on how to make a temporary Christmas tree to decorate your accommodation!

Create a Temporary Christmas Tree

Traveling during the Christmas season can be magical. The streets are lit up, and nothing will get you into the festive mood faster than the sight of Christmas trees and lights. But your undecorated accommodation can put a damper on your festive spirit.

Our readers offer creative ideas on how to create a temporary Christmas tree no matter where you are in the world!

Live Potted Rosemary Tree

Buy a Plant

One reader suggests buying “ a rosemary tree locally. You can then leave it as a gift for your host or any place cooking lessons are taught.” Another reader says, “Rosemary trees are perfect.” It’s a fantastic solution with multi purposes!

Another reader recommends buying a “small Norfolk Island Pine plant. You can hang mini ornaments and lights on it, too. It looks adorable.” What an awesome way to create a festive look!

Sea Team Shatterproof Christmas Balls

Buy some baubles  and use them to decorate and dress the nearest plant you can find. One reader even suggests using a pineapple. So why not hang some tinsel and a few baubles of the leaves of a pineapple for a tropical approach this Christmas time?

Coxeer Felt Christmas Tree Wall Decoration

Felt Christmas Tree  

Hang this novelty 3-foot-tall durable felt tree to a wall or door at your accommodation. Have fun with your children and pin the different ornaments to the tree. It’s just like decorating a tree at your home!  

Our readers love this travel flat Christmas tree, because it is great for small spaces, so it’s perfect for traveling. One reader suggests hanging it on a pole or curtain rod. Another reader recommends “pinning up fairy lights to it as well.”

Lovepop Ornate Tabletop Christmas Tree

Ornate Tabletop Christmas Tree

Buy this classic 3D tabletop Christmas tree from Lovepop before you leave, and then slip it into your bag. The tree is complete with intricate, laser-cut branches and decorated with ornaments, a fabric tree skirt, and lightweight locking base. It is 21 inches tall and 13 inches wide when fully unfolded.

It will add a dose of Christmas cheer to your accommodation this holiday season. One reader says, “This is just the right size and packs flat to take with you.”

Christmas Tree Party Table Centerpiece

3D Christmas Tree Party Table Centerpiece

For a cheaper alternative to the Christmas tree from Lovepop, have a look at these Christmas tree party pieces from Paper Jazz. Get three, flat-pack, DIY Christmas trees of three different sizes for a great accessory for decorating your accommodation. They are perfect to place on display on any flat surface, such as a fireplace mantel, book shelf, tabletop, or window sill.

Inflatable LED Lit Christmas Tree & Presents Lawn Yard Decoration

HOMCOM Inflatable LED Lit Christmas Tree and Presents

For some festive fun this Christmas time, why not pack this 4-foot tall inflatable Christmas tree , complete with multicolored lights and presents at the base? This tree will lighten up your accommodation with built-in-white LED lights for a soft and ambient glow.

This inflatable tree is easy to set up and take down once your Christmas trip is over. The tree will self inflate in minutes when plugged into any standard electrical outlet and deflates just as quickly.

Sublimeware International Power Adapter

A travel adapter enables you to plug your non dual-voltage electronics into international outlets. Not all countries use the same type of plug, so I recommend you buy an international adapter like this .

Note: If you choose to travel abroad with this Inflatable Christmas Tree, you will need to pack a travel adapter .

Christmas Tinsel Garland

Create Your Own Garland Christmas Tree

Several readers recommend making a flat Christmas tree out of tinsel . Fold the tinsel out into a zig zag pattern to create into the shape of tree. One reader says, “It’s actually pretty cute, especially if you put fairy lights in with the garland.”

Holiday Wonderland Clear Green Wire Christmas Mini Light Set

Instead of using tinsel to create your Christmas tree, pack battery-operated Christmas lights . One reader says she “created a tree triangle shape out of LED battery lights.”

You also can use LED battery lights to brighten up your accommodation. One reader says she,  “hung lights up around the mirror and stuck them up with three Band-aids, and then we left them behind.”  

Little Trees® Car Air Fresheners Royal Pine Scent

Little Trees Car Air Fresheners

Several readers recommend hanging tree air fresheners around your room. One reader says, “It has a dual purpose and packs flat.”

Bonus, it takes up little room in your luggage while leaving your accommodation smelling lovely and fresh!

Go out and buy a small, cheap local tree and then donate it afterward. One reader says when she traveled to Paris, “They sold small trees in the Monoprix grocery store.”

Or just make use of any local evergreen. One reader says one year, “We grabbed a branch off the ground at the Christmas marked in Munich as it closed on Christmas eve and then decorated it with battery-operated LED lights.” Instant Christmas tree!  

What are your creative ideas on how to make a temporary Christmas tree? Share in the comments below!   

View all of our holiday gift guides  here . These are a few of our faves:

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30+ Best Travel Christmas Ornaments

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Do you have a friend or family member who is always traveling? We have put together a list of the best travel Christmas Ornaments to help you find the perfect gift for the travel lovers in your life.

Tis’ the season. Time to remember all the adventures of the past year, and look forward to the new year coming up. Gifting travel-themed Christmas ornaments is a fun way to commemorate a special trip taken with friends and family, or surprise someone with a hint of what’s to come. We love doing this for our own tree.

These ornaments will make any traveler feel at home, no matter where they are in the world. To get started, we’ll be looking at Personalized Travel Ornaments and then move onto ornaments that are Destination specific including Australia, Europe, USA and Canada.

Not to worry DIYers, we’ve also hunted down some easy and sweet DIY travel ornaments for you to get your Holiday craft on too.

Whether you have someone special in mind (yes gifting to yourself counts), plan on using them as a special gifts or tree toppers these Christmas decorations will put a little merry and bright into your day.

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PERSONALIZED TRAVEL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

1. personalized travel bauble.

Commemorate your yearly travel destinations on tiny customized wooden signs, inside a snow or sand globe. You can can personalize up to 10 signs. Give the gift of precious memories with a travel Christmas ornament.

I love this. What’s on your travel list for this year?

2. Wooden Personalized Travel Christmas Ornament

Adventuring together since……. custom ornament made of alderwood will make their tree seem more magical. You can add whatever words, or date you would like.

3. Personalized Camper / RV / Tent Ornament

This sweet, personalized wooden personalized RV Ornament , is a unique and fun keepsake to celebrate your RV / Camper life and travels. You can customize the engraving family members name or the names of your favourite RV Lovers. 

This makes me want to go on an RV trip, or pull out our tent, just to have an excuse to buy one of these ornaments, the perfect addition to my ornament collection.

More camping gift ideas for kids.

Travel Ornaments (For Everyone On Your Nice List)

4. whimsical globe ornaments.

Celebrate a love of travel with a whimsical globe with hand lettered customizable writing will have your favourite traveler in the mood for an around the world Christmas.

What are you waiting for, the Adventure Awaits !

We also have some more adventure awaits Christmas gifts in our travel lover gift guide.

5. Eiffel Tower Ornament

This sweet personalized ornament that would make a wonderful gift for the special traveller in your life who loves Paris.

Choose a name and a date to have lettered on this Eiffel Tower Christmas ornament to preserve important travel memories.

Add this to their stocking stuffers or as a surprise trip.

Pack your bags, let’s go!

🎄 Looking for help planning your holidays? Check out our printable Ultimate Happy Holidays Planner

6. Travel Luggage Ornaments

What fun, travel luggage ornaments ! Your tween or teen will love the silver rolling luggage case covered with travel stamps. There’s even a luggage tag to add the year of your family vacations.

More gift ideas for Tweens who love adventure .

7. USA License Plate Map Ornament

Celebrate your USA vacations or road trips with solid brass travel souvenirs.

A USA license plate map ornament is cute and colorful to add to your themed tree.

VACATION CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

8. hand painted glass destination ornaments.

Magical hand painted glass baubles will sparkle up your Christmas tree, and make the Holidays memorable.

Choose your own adventure with skylines of places such as Venice, Montreal, Cuba, Rome, San Fransisco or ask for a custom order of a special place.

She also has hand painted wooden ornaments. The New York City ornament even has a sweet scene of the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and other famous attractions.

9. Country & State Themed Christmas Ornaments

A metal country or state travel-themed Christmas Ornament would shine bright on your Christmas Tree. Pick from your favorite places around the world including Ireland or one like Thailand or Costa Rica above.

Australia Christmas Ornaments

Celebrate their love of Down Under with some Australian Christmas ornaments.

Australia is a special place, and our top pick for Christmas Travel Ornaments in this theme is the Koala ornament . It can be personalized with up to 8-12 characters so try their name and date of the vacation. Iron Made Art also has sweet Country Love Australia Christmas ornaments with an outline if the country in metal.

Celebrate a round the world christmas.

10. Koala Christmas Ornament

Super sweet Koala ornament you can personalize with a name or date.

11. Cute Personalized Australian Animal Ornaments

These super cute Australian animal ornaments are customizable for names, dates, first Christmas and more. Plus they have over 20 animals to choose from including wombats, kangaroos, and dingos.

12. Australia Map Ornament

We love this Australian Map Ornament and think it would look great on a Christmas tree. It comes with a colorful Vintage Map print.

13. Handmade Australian Food Ornaments

A super adorable ode to iconic Australian Food these Christmas ornaments are handmade & hand printed. Perfect to keep memories of a trip of a lifetime, or give Australians a little piece of home if they aren’t able to make it back over the holiday season.

British Christmas Ornaments

You don’t have to maintain a stiff upper lip with a wide choice of British Christmas Ornaments. Blimey these are great!

14. Handmade London Ornaments

Grab these adorable and whimsical handmade London themed ornaments .

She has all sorts of other travel themed ornaments as well to choose from which would make a great gift for anyone on your nice list.

15. Ceramic London Ornament

Map Christmas Ornaments

Nothing says travelling more than maps.

Before the advent of smart phones I spent many an adventure and moments carrying around a worn map to navigate the side streets of many cities, getting lost and found.

Map ornaments can be a sweet and fun memory of your travels all over the world, or close to home.

16. Ceramic Map Ornament

These map wrapped ceramic ornaments , are delightful.

You can choose from ski destinations like this cute Ski Colorado Ornament , or various USA cities such as New York City , Sante Fe, Las Vegas , Chicago, and San Diego. Or you can request your own city / map of your choice.

They can also map anywhere in the world, to celebrate a wedding, engagement, hometown or vacation destination.

👉 You may also want to check out fun Places to Visit in Winter in the USA (psst it includes vacations and destinations like Keystone, Chicago and Breckenridge and more snowy vacation spots).

17. Vintage Map Ornaments

Vintage maps encased in high quality glass and silver plated frame make these custom Map Travel Ornaments , another item high on my wish list.

Customized to any destination in the world, they will be sure to impress your favourite travel lovers (who will also be equally impressed that you were actually listening to their many travel tales).

18. Upcycled Map Christmas Travel Ornament

Delightful Map Ornaments are created from recycled maps and atlas pages to celebrate your wanderlust.

Choose your journey from a variety of US states, and Canadian provinces, or the customized option where you choose the cities or provide a photo.

Create a whole collection of beach vacation destinations like Hawaii and California .

🎁 You can grab some more beach vacation gift ideas here.

Or maybe they’re more into mountains so a snowy, skiing destinations ornament collection may be more their speed. Once the tree is decorated it will remind them of the special places, and stories of their world travels.

Santa isn’t the only one who can bring a little joy, or inspire the next dream vacation.

19. Glass Map Christmas Ornaments

Celebrate Christmas and travel with a sweet Map Christmas Bulb or other map themed ornaments from MaPiT Designs .

USA National Parks Ornaments

Visiting National Parks like Zion in the USA is a favourite pastime, whenever I am lucky enough to visit the States. They’re also a popular place to visit and you can’t go wrong with a National Park themed ornament.

I’ve rounded up my favourite USA National Parks Travel Ornaments from Etsy. Away we go.

20. “Future Travel Gift” Idea

A National Park Christmas Ornament also would make a fun “future travel gift”.

Buy a couple of national park themed ornaments where you are planning to go, and throw in the America the Beautiful Pass .

For one low price you get admission to over 2000 USA National and State Parks and be set for adventures for the year!

21. Yosemite Christmas Travel Ornament

America’s favourite National Park , laser cut and made with sustainably harvested maple wood.

We have an amazing 2 day itinerary and guide for Yosemite as well,

22. Yellowstone National Park Ornament

Celebrate Yellowstone National Park with a rustic themed national park ornament. They also have fun state hiker or biker ornaments, and many other national parks to choose from.

🎁 Grab some more RV lover gift ideas here.

23. Bryce Canyon National Park Ornament

Show your love for your favourite National Park. Many pinewood options to choose from. From Acadia National Park to Zion National Park and all the National Parks in between. What more could you ask for?

You may also like our top Bryce Canyon One Day Itinerary ideas.

24. Grand Canyon Christmas Tree Ornaments

For a unique look, choose a wooden Christmas tree ornament and offers a wide selection of parks to pick from.

You may also like our 7 Day Road Trip itinerary through Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon .

🎄 Add to your Christmas cheer with some handcrafted Holiday Decor.

Canadian Christmas Tree Ornaments

I’m Canadian, so of course I have to include some of my favourite Canadian themed Christmas ornaments. You definitely should put Canada on your bucket list if you haven’t made it up here yet.

25. Maple Leaf Christmas Ornament

There is no more an iconic symbol of Canada than the Maple Leaf (except maybe hockey).

This gorgeous Maple Leaf Ornament is made with real sugar maple leaves, dried, then preserved in iridescent copper, to last a lifetime.

26. Canadian Hand Painted Glass & Felt Ornaments

One of my favourite local artists is Robbie Craig. His art captures the essence of Canada, and while not your typical destination ornament, these gorgeous representations of Canada will be enjoyed for years to come .

We buy one or two a year, and gift these to friends and family regularly. So far we’ve bought mostly his felt ornaments for ourselves ( young kids = safer). This year, I am eyeing his beautiful hand painted glass ornaments. Photos to come!

27. Canada Cities Wooden Christmas Ornaments

Oh Vancouver, where sea and sky meet and the houses cost more than is reasonable. It’s a beautiful place to visit though. Grab a Vancouver city ornament or Victoria city map wooden ornaments , and other Canadian cities.

They also more cities to choose from around the globe in Europe and Asia.

🎄 Looking for other travel gift ideas? Check out our Universal Yums Review , an international snack box of fun.

28. Montreal Ornaments

Collectible ornaments, with handcrafted Canadian destinations including Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa, Alberta and more. Add a little whimsy to your Christmas tree.

29. Wooden Maple Leaf Ornaments

DIY Travel Christmas Ornaments

If you are feeling especially festive and crafty, I’ve put together a list of easy DIY Christmas travel ornaments to inspire wanderlust.

30. Easy DIY Travel Themed Christmas Tree Ornaments

• Souvenirs – take all those trinkets, key chains, and small souvenirs from your travels over the years just sitting in a box somewhere, add some twine, a paperclip and hang on your tree. A Travel Theme Christmas tree made easy.
• Postcards & Photos – Take your favourite travel photos, and/or postcards, pin to a strand of twinkling lights with mini-clothespins and drape around your tree.
• DIY Mason Jar Ring Map Ornament – oh this looks so fun & easy enough for kids to make | Happy Mothering
• Suitcase Ornament – perfect use for all those empty altoid tins and scraps of fabric. Add a few travel stickers and you are ready to travel! | Sadie Seasonsgood
• Easy Map Ornament Tutorial – commemorate your travels with Maps + Craft Paper tags = sweet memories | Blue i Style
• Salt Shaker Snow Globes – Put in a favourite travel photo, switch out the snow for sand, and make it a travel snow globe | The Soccer Mom Blog

Tips to Extend Your Travel Gift Ideas

If you are planning a trip this coming yea r, extend your travel gift by combining a themed destination ornament , with an:

• Activity voucher like a GO CIty Pass for your destination – Gets them into multiple key attractions at a deep discount. City Passes include many popular destinations around the world including Boston, Bangkok, Chicago, New York, and Oahu. Over 30 city options.
• Gift Card for experiences – Give the ones you love unforgettable travel experiences and make memories to last a lifetime. Option to buy in many different curriencies.
• Buy a fun tour or activity they can enjoy in popular destinations like Las Vegas, European destinations lsuch as Paris, or sunny Oahu , and Cancun Mexico . There’s thousands of destinations & activities around the world.

FINAL THOUGHTS: BEST TRAVEL CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS

Now that you have 30+ beautiful and fun ideas for Travel Ornaments you are well on your way to making someone’s holiday season. Or maybe you want to decorate a Travel Christmas Tree of your own ( no judgement, I’m almost there myself). You don’t have to wait for Santa to slide down the chimney to make your next holiday magical and bright.

Related Holiday Gift Guides, recipes and Travel posts:

• Kid-Friendly Holiday Recipes from around the world
• Easy No Bake Christmas Treat Recipes for the whole family
• Fun ways to celebrate Christmas, when you can’t travel
• Family winter bucket list ideas

Donna Garrison is the founder of Packed for Life, an ever curious traveler with a passion for making memories with her family. With a unique perspective on travelling on a budget gathered over 30 years, 20 countries and 5 continents she gives families the tools & resources they need to experience the joys of travelling more for less through practical solutions. She helps over 20,000 families a month plan & take the family travel, camping and road trip adventures of their dreams in Canada, the USA and around the world. Contact her at: Donna [at] packedforlife.com

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Cool post, I need all the ornaments on the list!! I love them

These are great! I want all of them. I’m going to pin it to my “someone tell my husband to buy me this” board.

Love it! I need one of those boards too.

Wow! What a great list. How would one even choose? I’m definitely partial to those wooden national park ones!

Lots of great products! So many that I would like to receive myself! I need to look at these more closely for my traveling friends.

Great post! We always try to pick up a Christmas ornament when we travel. They can be hard to find when we travel during the summer: thanks for your tips so we canorder on-line.

My husband and I love to grab an ornament from a vacation destination. My current favorite is the one we got from Paris!

Great post and I love all the different travel ornaments. I’m never thought of getting one from a national park but that is happening the next time we go.

I love the idea of a Travel Christmas Tree filled with travel souvenirs and pictures! What a great way to relive those amazing memories!

I absolutely love this idea and I am not sure why I never thought of it! I love the idea of having all your travel adventures on display. I usually collect key chains and I actually think I want to someday try to unhook them from their ring and tie string instead to use them as ornaments. Thank you so much for sharing this!

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Great ideas and what a wonderful clever post! I love all of these but my favorite is the map made of maple wood. Thanks for sharing!

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Our Travel Christmas Tree: The Best Souvenirs

I started writing this in November and yes, my travel Christmas tree has been up for awhile.  No, I don’t feel bad about it.  In what feels like the ultimate homage to 2020, the trees in our living room are a tribute to our previous holiday travels.  In some ways, it feels especially bittersweet to know that we will be home for all the holidays.  In other ways, it’s been the most pleasant memory to put to these trees up and sit and relive our adventures together.  

While the jury is still out on how I will feel about the holidays overall, there is a sort of coziness that comes from remembering these great adventures that we’ve had over the last few years.  In that way, having a travel themed Christmas tree (or two) is pushing me to focus on the positive of this strange time.  

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links for tours and products I love at no additional cost to you.  You can read my  full disclosure policy here.

My Christmas Tree Tradition 

My birthday is December 6, which coincidentally is the day of St. Nicholas.  I was on a Christmas tour of Budapest for my birthday when I learned more about this tradition!  When I was a child, we would put up the Christmas tree on my birthday.  This tradition continued until I was in college.  Once I graduated and lived on my own, I realized that I could put the tree up whenever I wanted to – and put the tree up I did!  

This year, we have two travel Christmas trees in the living room, an ivory-gold-rose gold tree in our bedroom, and a hodge podge tree of other ornaments in the dining room.  (I put the last one up today.)  While 2020 means my trees were up even earlier than usual, I did wait to put my stockings up until today and I’ve been slowly decorating the rest of the house.  

I’m publishing this post on my birthday in honor of our Christmas tree tradition.  (Happy birthday to me!)      

Where to Find Travel Christmas Ornaments

While finding high quality Christmas ornaments can be easier when you travel during the holidays (especially on those European Christmas market trips ), it can be difficult to find them during off-season travels, especially when traveling internationally.  I’ve always been a fan of glass ornaments, but in recent years, I’ve fallen in love with delicate mouth-blown ornaments, as well as hand-painted Christmas ornaments.

Austrian Christmas Markets 

So far, the Salzburg Christmas Markets and the Vienna Christmas markets have been my favorite places to shop for ornaments.  I have so much regret for not purchasing more Christmas ornaments on both of our trips there.  The Vienna Christmas markets have the most diversity in ornaments, but I’ve purchased more in Salzburg.  

Austrian Christmas Ornaments Online

Since we can’t travel, I’ve ordered from the Christmas and Easter Store in Salzburg this year.  These vintage style glass ornaments are some of my favorites because they remind me of my childhood.  This hand-painted bell is even more gorgeous in person.   Christmas in Salzburg , a store I visited as early as 2004, is starting to put their inventory online, so definitely check them out!   The Vienna Christmas Salon has some beautiful hand-painted Vienna ornaments, too.  

Tuscany Christmas Markets

The Christmas markets of Tuscany are such underrated gems.  I bought two Christmas ornaments at the Arezzo Christmas market last year and and one at the Montepulciano Christmas Market .  All of them are handpainted and absolutely beautiful.  The Arezzo market has more Christmas ornaments than any of the other Italian Christmas markets I’ve visited.    

Kathe Wohlfahrt 

Kathe Wohlfahrt can be a controversial pick but it makes my list because we’ve found some unique travel ornaments there, particularly when traveling out of season.  When we went to Alsace , we stumbled upon Feerie de Noel and picked up some specific ornaments to remind us of that trip.  (We found some beautiful ornaments at the Strasbourg Christmas markets , but they weren’t Alsace-specific.) When were were in Barcelona, we found Barcelona specific ornaments for our tree.  The original store (and Christmas museum) are in Rothenburg ob der Tauber , but I’ll always stop in wherever I see one just to see what local ornaments they might have!  They usually have a pop-up shop at the Texas Christkindl Market , but the selection isn’t nearly as robust as on their German website.  (The same is true about the US version of their website.)

I’ve ordered from the German site and I’ve been very pleased with my experiences.     

Shopping for Travel Christmas Ornaments Online 

V-t ornaments.

One of my favorite finds has been Vintage Treasures Ornaments.  With both an eBay store and an Amazon store , you can browse any number of ornaments to commemorate your trips.  The photos don’t do these ornaments justice.  I was blown away by how beautiful some of these ornaments are.  We purchased similar ornaments at the Piazza Navona Christmas market in Rome last year and they weren’t as nice as these.  I love these because they are perfect replicas of the major monuments from around the world.

Tom bought me a Doges Palace ornament for my birthday this year since Venice is his favorite destination! The photos don’t even begin to do these ornaments justice! Just check out the Moulin Rouge below!

Landmark Creations

Landmark Creations also offers a number of lovely hand-blown and hand-painted Christmas ornaments.  They do custom collections, which I’ve seen through the Michael Storrings collection for Bloomingdale’s.  The Michael Storrings collection ins beautiful!  I’m sorry that I missed one of his ornaments that depicted The Plaza and Central Market.  It was iconic New York.  I’m thinking about using my next Bloomingdales Loyalist reward on the Broadway ornament because it reminds me of our 1st anniversary trip.  One of my favorite Landmark ornaments I’ve purchased is the rose window of Notre Dame , an ornament that I haven’t seen replicated anywhere.  It was the perfect souvenir for our honeymoon in Paris .

Best Pysanky

Best Pysanky  is based in Chicago and sells hand-painted ornaments from Ukraine.  (They also sell painted Easter eggs, which is what pysanky means!)  In addition to their online store, they also have an Amazon store .  These hand-painted ornaments are so beautiful, too.  In addition to the scene painted on the front, they also have the country’s national flag painted on the back, which I think is really cool!  (Learn your flags!)  My favorite find from them is the Cancun ornament .  It even shows the same stretch of beach where we stayed when we went to Cancun in 2018!  All of their Paris ornaments are beautiful, but this Eiffel Tower ornament with fireworks is another one of my favorites and a great souvenir from our trip during Bastille Day in Paris.

Etsy Christmas Ornaments

One of the things that I browsing on Etsy is the handmade ornaments.  Whether you’re looking for hand-painted ornaments, blown glass ornaments, or wooden ornaments, there are some truly talented sellers on Etsy .  Below a few of my favorite Etsy sellers for Christmas ornaments, particularly if you’re looking for a hard-to-find destination.  

• Ferrari Soni Art – Hand-painted in Italy, these ornaments are absolutely gorgeous.  I’ve never been able to find a Cinque Terre Christmas ornament , but I have one now.  They also take custom commissions and offer 15% off sales from time to time.  
• Your Murano – If you’re looking for unique Murano glass ornaments , this shop offers some of the more traditional designs, as well as some more unique glass options.  What I love about these ornaments are the beautiful colors and the sturdy yet delicate glass designs.  These glass Christmas ornaments are expensive, but they are worth every single penny!  They are the perfect souvenir from Venice.  
• Nordic Art by Ani – I love Ani’s hand-painted ornaments.  She offers glass ornaments, as well as wooden medallion Christmas ornaments.    

Department Store Christmas Ornaments

I always check Neiman Marcus, Horchow , and Bergdorf Goodman for ornaments.  This year I found a soup dumpling ornament that was the perfect souvenir for my mom and I’s trip to China in 2016.  They tend to have some really beautiful European Christmas ornaments.  What I really love about them is that they put a small charm with the year on each ornament.

They have great pre-Christmas and after Christmas sales, too.  Last year, in addition to the tree skirts I bought at Frontgate , I bought two of my tree skirts from Horchow and one from Neiman Marcus .  They are so gorgeous and the quality is unbelievable.    

Click to save $50 off your Frontgate order of $200 or more!

Sur la Table has great Christmas ornaments for travelers and for foodies. I’ve seen delicate croissants, beautiful macarons, and other things that might inspire memories about your culinary travels.

Tuesday Morning can be a great place to look for ornaments, too. Sometimes they get some really lovely, authentic imports. You’ll want to check them closely, but I’m a firm believer in the idea if it inspires you, it’s meaningful to you. Obviously, since we’re in the middle of a pandemic, you probably won’t want to get out and poke around, but I think they are always worth checking out at the start of the Christmas season. (I’ve found German incense that reminds me of my childhood there. It’s far more expensive on Amazon.)

Frontgate tends to carry some beautiful stuff, too. Our blue velvet tree skirts are from Frontgate! (I’m obsessed with them. The quality is unreal.)

About Our Christmas Trees

One of our quarantine purchases this year was two new pre-lit Christmas trees from Decorators Warehouse in Arlington.  Tom had done a lot of research and decided on two pre-lit Greenland Fir  NuemanTrees  because they look the most real.  We love the Nueman trees because you can create smaller trees if you aren’t wanting to put up a full 9-foot tree every year.  You can put up 5-foot or 7-foot versions instead.  We loved the versatility and life-like look of these trees.    

We chose Decorator’s Warehouse because of their extensive knowledge and customer service.  They truly empower their staff members to be experts in their area.  Our saleswoman had no problem fielding all of Tom’s questions and explaining the differences between all their trees, as well as the difference between the ones found at big box stores.  

When we had an issue with the pre-lit lights out on an older Regency tree (equally beautiful, same benefits), we were able to take that section into the store for repair.  They plugged it in, found the issue, replaced the light, and we were done within in less than 5 minutes.  No charge.  That’s service that will extend the life of your holiday decorations and its service you won’t get from an online retailer.

Slowing Down for the Holidays

Ultimately, 2020 has forced us to slow down.  As I unpacked every Christmas ornament (including those that I ordered this year), I remembered every single details of the moments when we purchased these ornaments and the places we’ve been.  From the wonder I felt when I stared at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona  to the snowy twilight of that first winter we were in Prague, to Tom’s awe of the Louvre and the Colosseum, to the sadness we felt watching Notre Dame burn from a hotel room in Montepulciano, to toasting 2019 on New Year’s Day at Hofbrauhaus in Munich.  

Every single one of these ornaments represents a beautiful moment where we ventured out into the world and put our vulnerabilities aside to learn more about the world around us.  I knew when we started collecting these ornaments from our travels that they would come a day when we would want them to remember the good times.

Turns out, 2020 is a great time to do exactly that.

Sara loves to help people use their vacation time more effectively by planning beautiful, memorable, and delicious trips. She spends several weeks every year exploring Italy and central Europe. In addition to her full-time job, she is constantly searching for beautiful places and spaces. She loves the direct flights between Dallas and Italy, France, and Germany but is always up for wherever a great deal on an airline ticket will take her. (Sara also really loves European Christmas markets and tries to visit at least one new one every holiday season.)

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Definitely a cozy time of year, but I’m not sure how I feel about it yet either as we are deep into 2020. Love your travel tree! We’ve been trying to pick up destination ornaments throughout our travels, but we definitely don’t have enough for a whole tree. I want to say yet, because I can’t wait to travel again <3

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You’ve got exquisite Christmas ornaments from your travels:) I didn’t know about that German store, I’ll check it out. I have only a few Christmas ornaments that I’ve bought on my travels but I cherish them:)

Oh wow, what a gorgeous tree and I love the travel theme!!

This is sooooo cute! I have one mini tree with all the ornaments friends and family have given to us over the years, this way they’re a bit closer to us.

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Commemorate all the miles traveled whether across the county, the state, the country or the world with one of our travel Christmas ornaments . Vacation or business, outdoor adventure or sightseeing we have it all. From the architecture of the most iconic buildings and landmarks to the beauty of our national parks you will find something for all your adventures. We have great beach Christmas ornaments for the simple people who just want to travel to the shore!

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Our greatest pastime.

One of the greatest joys of the human experience is the ability to travel. Whether on a road trip that doesn’t leave the state or on a world tour that takes us across oceans, there’s nothing like the ability to experience other cultures firsthand.

The privilege of being able to immerse yourself in someone else’s culture, landscapes, traditions, and way of living is not only a beautiful learning experience, but it’s also a wonderful way to bond with fellow travelers, expand your own boundaries, and get a better perspective of life beyond your doorstep.

We live in an age where we’re able to take advantage of cars, trains, and even airplanes to connect us to different parts of the world that our ancestors may never have had the opportunity to experience. A travel Christmas ornament is a great keepsake to help remember your latest adventures.

Lifelong Memories

When it comes to travel destinations and experiences, the possibilities seem endless. Some vacations and travels keep us close to home, exploring the land and resources that surround and provide for us on a daily basis. Other trips take us to remote corners of the earth, where we can observe cultures, architecture, and traditions we might not otherwise be exposed to.

But one thing remains true. Wherever you’ve traveled, your trip should be commemorated with a classic Old World Christmas Ornament.

Buildings & Landmarks

Different cities have vastly different architecture, and it can be breathtaking to see the building styles of different cultures. With building and landmark travel ornaments for Christmas trees, you can bring a little bit of your favorite destination home with you, whether you’ve been to see the Eiffel Tower, a beloved national park, or a famous world city.

United States of America

Show your state pride with a state-themed travel ornament . Whether you want to pay homage to your current home state, shout out where you grew up, or even show support for the home of your favorite sports team, we’ve got you covered.

Transportation

Half the fun of traveling is getting there. From cars to campers to trains, planes, and buses (oh my!), we have no shortage of transportation ornaments representing your favorite mode of travel ready and waiting to show us the country and the world.

For many, the most anticipated time of year is the week or two when you’re able to lay down your responsibilities, turn off your phones, and enjoy a relaxing vacation escape. This time spent with family or friends, completely devoid of distractions, is a luxury that should be celebrated and remembered year-round. Why not commemorate your latest trip with a unique and beautiful vacation Christmas ornament from Old World Christmas?

Nothing says “summer beach vacation” quite like a lighthouse. With our selection of ornaments replicating real lighthouses from across the country, you’re sure to find the perfect one to remind you of warmer days spent soaking up the sun by the beautiful seashore.

International Travel

Our international travel ornaments make great gifts for the world traveler or big dreamer in your life. Whether your traveler has just returned from a world tour, has an international trip planned soon, or just dreams of the day when they’ll be able to see the world, an international travel Christmas ornament is a beautiful way to honor their experiences and ambitions.

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In America, our National Park system is unrivaled. Spanning the entire country, National Parks exist from coast to coast, serving as preserved areas that allow us to get a glimpse of what the world might have looked like before we arrived. Taking a trip to visit different National Parks allows us to see natural wonders that don’t exist anywhere else. Remember your favorite National Parks and landmarks with ornaments from our National Parks ornaments collection.

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20 Christmas Tree Themes to Try Out This Holiday Season

Enliven your evergreen with these clever ideas.

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The second the clock strikes midnight on Thanksgiving is the official start of Christmas season—even the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade declares it so. And we're firm believers that there's no better way to kick off the holiday festivities than by decking the halls from top to bottom and enjoying a nice, warm cup of hot cocoa. From lighting every window with a candle to stringing the banisters with balsam garlands, holiday cheer is the quickest way to warm up even the coldest of December days. But while the other decorations are a great introduction to season, the towering Christmas tree is no doubt the star of your home's holiday show. The question is, what Christmas tree themes are you thinking of trying out this year?

Most people stick to a hodgepodge of red and green accents and family ornaments they've collected over the years, but why not switch it up a bit this year? There's a lot of Christmas creativity to enjoy when it comes to theming your holiday decor. Maybe you want a fancy fir that pays tribute to your love of metallics or an enchanting evergreen that calls to mind the current trends of the season . Whatever your chosen theme, we say go for it . After all, your Christmas tree is going to be the center of all celebrations over the coming month (or longer, depending on how long your tree lasts ), so it deserves to be dressed to the nines in a way that feels authentic to your home and unique sense of style.

To help inspire you, we've gathered 20 fun and creative Christmas tree themes sure to put a jingle in your step. From rustic arrangements ideal for a farmhouse to standout midcentury modern Christmas tree ideas , these seasonal twists will bring magic and cheer to your home and—bonus!—look great on a faux fir or the real deal.

Under the Sea

If your little one is still running around singing "Part of Your World" after Disney's live-action Little Mermaid release this summer, pay tribute to their favorite princess with a sophisticated Christmas tree theme. Chock-full of glittering mermaids, chic metal whales, and glossy sea turtles, this tree designed by Pottery Barn is the perfect way to bring the film to life for the holidays.

Something Blue

While winter whites always get the bulk of the attention, blue is the other color of the season we're suggesting you embrace. Opt for chinoiserie-style ornaments and a decadent velvet ribbon garland to make it feel just as cozy as red and green.

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Gilded Glamour

Perfect for the diva of the family, this Anthropologie-designed Christmas tree is all about glamorous, textured accents like peacock feathers, Depression-style glass, and velvet accents. Christmas is allowed to be over the top!

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Christmas Barbie

The summer of Barbie may be over, but that joyous love of all things pink can (and should) continue all year long. If you're feeling as bold as Margot Robbie's iconic character, go all in on a bright pink tree with gold and white accents. Like Barbie, your Christmas tree can be anything you want it to.

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Celestial Beings

If you're always looking at moon phases and tarot cards, bring that love of all things astrological to your Christmas decorations this year. Golden crescent moons, flying doves, and iron-star-studded wreaths are incorporated in this flocked tree . Add warm-hued string lights, and the decorations take on an ethereal glow.

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Classic Red and White

Classics are classics for a reason—and nothing is more instantly festive than a hallmark red-and-white Christmas tree. This bountiful beauty was decked by Inspired by Charm , who included lodge-inspired elements like buffalo check wrapping paper and wooden skis to make it feel fresh and fanciful.

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Modern and Minimal

If a streamlined and sleek aesthetic is more your style, use this Christmas tree by For the Home as inspiration. The intentionally sparse look nods to traditional Scandinavian spruces, which feature less dense branches and are left mostly bare save for a few basic ball ornaments and twinkling white lights.

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Ombré Rainbow

Why choose just two colors when you can have all of them? This Technicolor tree created by Serretta Style leans into a more-is-more aesthetic with tiers of ornaments in every color of the rainbow. While decorations in the same shapes and designs are used here (just in different shades), you could get the same effect by hanging your existing ornaments by color from top to bottom.

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Gingerbread House

Fragrant, spicy gingerbread is pretty much the unofficial cookie of Christmas, so it makes sense that it would find its place on a tree. This whimsical scene by Inspired by Charm combines real gingerbread cookies (they're surprisingly durable!) with other ornaments in a brown, rust, and white color palette. The whole scene is complete with a charming collection of plaid presents at the base.

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Winter Wonderland

The weather outside may be frightful, but it certainly inspires a delightful Christmas tree design! Nod to all things snow and ice with a winter-wonderland-themed evergreen. This scene designed by Lolly Jane combines a flocked tree with an assortment of white and silver ornaments—like plush "snowballs" and frosty pinecones—for a snowy and chic scene. Plenty of warm white lights and a pair of ice skates complete the charming look.

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Festive Foodie

The kitchen is the heart of the home—and that age-old adage holds doubly true during the holidays when you're spending most of your time cooking or entertaining. Add a little festive cheer to your cook space with a foodie-themed tree, like this miniature one created by Meme Hill . It nods to some of the best food groups out there (hello, french fries!) and has a tribute to everyone's cookie season MVP, the KitchenAid.

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Warm Woodland

For a Christmas tree theme idea that's both elegant and rustic, look no further than this sweet scene dreamed up by Jenna Sue Design . The creator relied on a tranquil mix of neutrals to act as the base of her tree, complemented by subtle woodland creatures (we spy a deer, owl, and bunny) and elegant black ribbon bows.

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Pink MidCentury Modern

Nothing adds whimsy and fun quite like a colorful Christmas tree. Case in point? This joyful bubblegum pink faux fir. Creator Melodrama leaned into all things MCM with a retro color palette, mercury glass ornaments, and a handsewn tree skirt inspired by of-the-era Christmas card illustrations.

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Fruits and Florals

This dynamic tree from She Keeps a Lovely Home stands out from the pack thanks to the natural elements used as decorations. Dried orange slices and baby's breath catch the shimmer of the string lights beautifully while hydrangeas and other dried blooms fill in gaps and add a variety of interesting textures.

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Silver and White

If a glam, show-stopping spruce is what you're after, metallics are the way to go. There's just something about them that helps to capture the magical twinkle of the holiday season, and they're a great way to make your decor look sophisticated and grown-up. This silver Christmas tree from Ella Claire Inspired glitters and gleams, thanks to its oversize stars, mercury glass balls, and snow-dusted pinecones, all atop flocked branches.

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Harry Potter

The Harry Potter movies are an unofficial Christmas rite of passage for many people and something to watch every holiday season. If your home is full of aspiring wizards, you'll love this enchanting tree created by Over the Rainbow and Back . It incorporates several motifs from the beloved series, including flying key ornaments, copies of The Daily Prophet , and even the likeness of Hedwig.

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Family Photo Christmas Tree

If you're someone who gets a lot of holiday cards, you probably struggle each year with how to display them. Allow us to introduce this photo Christmas tree from Delia Creates . Instead of decking your conifer with ornaments, nestle cards featuring your family and friends into the boughs. We love how these are complemented by big metallic stars and simple bauble ornaments.

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Travel Souvenirs

Perma-travelers who are always dreaming of their next vacation destination will love this tree theme from Happy to Wander , which pays tribute to the many destinations you've set foot in over the years. Instead of letting your travel mementos (think: ticket stubs, pamphlets, and even Mickey ears) collect dust in a drawer somewhere, turn them into ornaments you can hang on your tree to remind you of all the places you've been.

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Santa's Workshop

The holidays bring out the child in all of us, so there's no more fitting theme for a Christmas tree than a nostalgic toy workshop. This whimsical design created by Ella Claire Inspired uses oversize vintage toys like teddy bears, model planes, and pennants to bottle the magic of the season.

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Black and Bronze

Black may be an unconventional pick for a Christmas palette, but no one would dare call you a Grinch with a tree this pretty. Craftberry Bush decked out their evergreen with an impactful mix of black and bronze ornaments, working in unexpected touches like tassels, feathers, metal garland, and gilded berries.

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It's that time of year again where you take out your faux tree (or pick out your real tree) and all your Christmas tree decorations you've collected over the years. Every year, it's likely the same decorations and you decorate the exact same way. There's nothing wrong with tradition, if you're ready to change things up this holiday season, we're here to guide you on how to choose a new theme, pick out a color palette you love, or simply pick a new layout for all your decorations.

Below, we share our favorite Christmas tree decorating ideas to help inspire you and get you and your family into the Christmas spirit this holiday season.

Put on the Pink

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When choosing a theme for your tree, you don't have to stick to the usual Christmas tree themes . (Think red and green or blue and silver.) Dessert and candy-themed ornaments are the perfect addition to this bubblegum pink tree that's an unconventional way to celebrate the holiday. Plus, it's a fun to get the kids involved in decorating.

Add a Faux Greenery Garland

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If you have an older artificial tree that's missing a few branches, an easy way to make the tree look more full and festive is to replace traditional garland with faux greenery. It acts as both a garland and gives the tree a more lush look. Adding shiny baubles will give the tree a Christmas glow.

Make It an Inspiration Piece

Look around your home for inspiration when decorating your tree. This framed artwork was the inspiration piece for this tree that's decorated in coordinating colorful baubles.

Put Down a Picnic Basket Base

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Christmas tree collars can be pricey and the right one is hard to find. Instead, look around your home for items that would work. Here, picnic baskets surround the base of the tree to conceal the tree stand and create a faux base. Gingerbread men ornaments on the tree add to the food theme.

Style It Tropically

Inspired by a trip to the Dominican Republic, this tree is decorated in tropical elements from the island, from botanicals to dried fruit. Large ribbon garland and ornaments tie in some Christmas spirit.

Make It a Focal Point

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This Christmas tree is filled with ornaments and lights that bring a cheerful look. A fresh greenery garland perfectly frames the tree to help make it the focal point of the room.

Go All-White

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A white Christmas tree can really make ornaments and other decorations stand out. The traditional red and green tree decorations add a bold look to this bright living area.

Add a Kitchen Tree

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The kitchen is the heart of the home; it's where you make memories with family baking Christmas cookies and gather around the table for Christmas dinner. What this kitchen needed was a tree to create a backdrop for Christmas activites. This tree brings warmth from the glow of the lights and helps create a cozy ambiance.

Hang Only Baubles

Nothing says Christmas like a traditional tree that's covered in metallic and glittery baubles. The traditional ornaments on the tree bring a cozy Christmas feel to this home.

Arrange a Trio of Trees

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What's better than one tree? Three! These live fir trees are the perfect trio that bring Christmas cheer without blocking the view and all the natural light coming in from the vast windows.

Wrap a Gold Leaf Garland

If you love traditional Christmas design, but need a little touch of glam, a gold leaf garland is just what your tree needs. When paired with red faux berries, traditional baubles and a few playful additions, it combines the best of Christmas into one area.

Style a Cottage Christmas Tree

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For a minimalistic space or cottage style home, a minimalistic tree is a must. This tree features only a few star ornaments and string lights. The look brings a peaceful feel to the space, which is exactly what's needed for this busy season.

Rely on Neutrals

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The beauty of this tree is in its simplicity. Black ornaments bring a chic, classy look to the classic gold and white ornaments. A miniature bottlebrush tree forest on the nearby floating shelf carries the color scheme throughout the rest of the space.

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This mostly-white guest bedroom looks refreshing and welcoming, so it only makes sense that the tree matches. A small flocked tree next to the bed, along with a hanging wreath, helps make guests during the Christmas season feel welcome.

Choose Bright, Cheery Decor

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A white tree creates a great backdrop for you to use your creativity when it comes to decorating. This tree features bright pops of lime green, pink, orange and peach for a playful look. The rattan star tree topper and DIY tree collar allow the tree itself to shine.

Play With Size and Texture

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This Scandinavian-style living room gets a sparkling look during Christmas with shiny large ornaments in silver, white and gold. The combination of frosted glass ornaments with the sequins gold ones brings texture to the tree.

Try a Nature Theme

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This nature-inspired tree, from the antler tree topper to the tree-shaped ornaments, brings a farmhouse look to this home. The metal hammered tree collar brings some shine, as well as the the warm glow of the string lights.

All Jewel Tones

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The jewel-toned ornaments add a playful yet stunning look to this tree. Stockings in matching colors pull the whole Christmas look together.

Match the Room's Decor

Even the smallest of corners can include Christmas cheer. A small pencil Christmas tree fits perfectly in this fireplace nook . The same color scheme and textures on the tree are carried through to the fireplace mantel decor.

Decorate Scandanavian-Style

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Typically, Scandanavian Christmas trees are decorated in red and white ornaments and decor. This tree is adorned in red and white ornaments, and surrounded by other Nordic decor like throw pillows you can keep out all season long.

Show Off Your Collectibles

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This tree looks simple but it displays something meaningful through collectible ornaments that each have a special meaning to the family. Having a tree with collected ornaments will make decorating for the season fun for the whole family.

Include a Various Textures

The different shapes of the ornaments, from round to star-shaped, adds texture and interest to the neutral-toned tree. A chunky wood garland balances out the glowing string lights.

Hang All Your Favorite Things

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The Christmas tree can be a fun way to display some of your favorite items, not just ornaments. You don't need any rules when it comes to decorating — your tree should be something that brings joy and festivity during the holiday season.

Add Asymmetrical Beauty

This traditional tree is decorated with collected ornaments and traditional string lights. To add an unexpected, stylish look, fresh greenery garland hangs from the adjacent mantel in an asymmetrical pattern.

Go For a Global-Inspired Tree

Your Christmas tree decorations are a chance to display your favorite things, including souvenirs from past travels. This global-inspired tree features ornaments and memorabilia from trips that will have you going down memory lane with family during the holiday season.

Use Party Decorations

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Remember all that party decor you've been keeping in storage? A Christmas tree is a great way to give that decor new life. This flocked tree is adorned in paper lanterns and flowers from celebrations from earlier in the year, and a matching garland adds extra color and cheer.

Put Up Personal Trees

Christmas trees aren't just for common areas. If you cant get enough of Christmas cheer, add a tree to every room. This tree may be small in size, but brings a great amount of joy to overnight guests.

Feature Wood Elements

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When you think of Christmas tree decorations, you may picture sparkling ornaments and decor, but for a more subtle look that still wows, decorate with natural wood elements paired with a few ornaments in the same color family.

Upgrade Potted Plants

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Christmas is an opportunity to turn everyday decor and houseplants into Christmas decor. This potted evergreen gets a festive upgrade with bulb lighting and a red planter.

Embrace a Muted Color Palette

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The Christmas decorations in this living area frame the stone fireplace, making it the focal point of the room. This tree is subtle in design with ornaments in a muted color palette. The asymmetrical fresh greenery garland on the mantel draws the eye to the fireplace.

Repeat the Room's Decor

You can still add Christmas decor without compromising on your personal design style. This tree blends seamlessly with the rest of the room's design, with the white ornaments that match the tassels on the pillow and a blanket ladder that acts as a stocking hanger.

Go for the Gold

If you're trying to bring a festive look to an unused corner of a room, it's a good opportunity to go big. This Christmas tree is all glam, from the gold ornaments to the glowing lights and the starburst tree topper.

Black and White Design

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If your aesthetic is neutral colors, you can still add a cozy Christmas look to your home. This living space features black and white design, from the rug to the stockings. (Hey, green and red aren't the only Christmas color schemes out there!) The ornaments, wrapped gifts and bottle brush trees on the windowshill keep with the neutral color scheme while enhancing the coziness of the room.

Add It to a Vignette

A small flocked tree, with a woven basket tree collar, matches the bottle brush Christmas tree trio on this vignette. The flocked tree brings a cool, cozy look to the nook.

Look to Beneath the Tree

If you love the look of a bare tree, you can still jazz up the tree in other ways. This tree is spruced up with a a couple miniature disco balls and a wooden nutcracker.

Add an Oversized Tree Topper

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This real tree features a simple garland and ornaments for a minimalistic look. The real star of the show is an oversized kraft paper tree topper in the shape of an intricate snowflake that stays true to minimalist design while adding a wow factor.

Stick With Elegant Decorations

If you're going for an elegant color palette for a tree, try more nontraditional colors like deep blues, bright whties and metallic gold. To keep things simple, add in a few natural wood ornaments. This look is classic yet unique and is a design style that you'll love for many Christmases to come.

Hang White Berries

Faux white berries stand out against this green Christmas tree. Oversized blue monogram ornaments soften the contrasting design.

All-White Ornaments

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All-white Christmas tree ornaments and decor is reminiscent of snowy winter evenings. If you live in a cold climate, decorating this way is a great way to bring the outdoors in (without the actual cold snow, of course).

Mix Snowflakes and Poinsettias

Oversized poinsettias and snowflakes are tucked neatly into this red-and-white decorated Christmas tree. A buffalo check blanket and ice skates add to the wintery theme.

Let the Scent Shine

Picture waking up every morning to the fresh scent of a real Christmas tree. This bedroom tree doesn't need all the bells and whistles to add style and a refreshing look to this relaxing bedroom. Fresh garland around a round mirror completes the look.

Pencil Christmas trees aren't just for small spaces — they're a great option if you don't want to block the view from your windows. Red plaid window treatments flank this tree and bring a warm, cozy feel to the room.

Mix Pastels

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You don't typically think of decorating in pastel hues during Christmas, but it can add a sweet, peaceful look. This pastel tree is decorated with a sweets theme, from lollipop ornaments to a colorful gingerbread house ornament. The bubblegum pink ribbon garland and lavendar ornaments are a playful final touch.

Use Contrasting Elements

This living space features cozy patterns and textures elements, from the sweater sofa pillows to the green and blue plaid window treatments. The Christmas tree decorations incorporate the same color palette as the rest of the room but with a delicate touch, from the white florals to the satin curled ribbons.

Decorate Small Spaces

Don't forget to decorate your foyer to help make guests feel the Christmas cheer as soon as they walk in the door. This potted evergreen decorated with bulb lights and snowflake decor on the stair banister are festive ways to welcome guests during the holiday season.

Hang Christmas Greetings

An all-white Christmas tree can look just as elegant as a real tree. This one is adorned with faux florals, gold ornamnts and fabric pennants with gold Christmas greetings.

Keep It Simple

Sometimes simple is better. These Charlie Brown-inspired trees are decorated with minimal gold ornaments that can be kept up all season long.

Try a Travel Theme

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This tree features a variety of textures, from the wood ornaments to the velvet tied ribbons. The collected ornaments are memories from places traveled. The compass illustration and wrapped gifts tie into the travel theme.

Create a Gingerbread House Tree

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A Christmas tree is a way to display your favorite things about the season. If making gingerbread houses is one of your favorite Christmas pastimes, add the look to your tree through ornaments and color schemes. These large gingerbread house ornaments look adorable next to the Christmas village displayed fireplace mantel.

Mix Traditional and Modern

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This modern space is given a traditional makeover for the holiday season, from the traditional tree to the dried orange garland and sweater stockings. A few playful ornaments on the tree make it enjoyable for both adults and kids.

Go Monochromatic

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Sticking to one color scheme like these glittering light blue ornaments and bead garland will help your tree sparkle in any style home. To add more interest, choose ornaments and decor within the same color family but in varying shades and textures.

Make It Fit Your Space

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Instead of moving furniture around to make space for a Christmas tree, choose a tree that already fits your space. This small apartment kitchen nook features a pencil Christmas tree that fits perfectly by the window. Decorations are kept minimal so the space still feels like its own but with a touch of Christmas cheer.

Try an Unexpected Color Palette

Forgo the traditional red and green and incorporate a more wintery color palette this year. The deep greens, browns and creams throughout this space bring a subtle yet cozy feel to this guest bedroom. The tree features all the colors in the palette that look stunning against the evergreen tree branches.

Go for Picture-Perfection

This tree features baubles, string lights, and ribbon that create the perfect combination of Christmas joy. The wicker tree collar looks stunning when paired with the sage colored window treatments and artwork in the adjoining room, tying the two spaces together.

Create a Candy Cane-Inspired Tree

The red-and-white decorations on this tree are reminiscent of everyone's favorite holiday candy — the candy cane. A cute sign on the tree and large red bows on the handrail bring more Christmas joy.

Embrace Rustic Patterns

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A simple way to add a rustic, cozy feel during Christmas is through traditional Christmas patterns and textures. The plaid sofa pillows and throw blanket paired with the bright red decorations on the tree are an on-trend way to bring a classic Christmas look to your living room.

Mostly Neutrals

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This neutral living room gets a touch of color during the Christmas season with a few red ornaments that pop against the otherwise gold-decorated tree. The look is elegant and festive.

Add a Fireplace Tree

Placing a small flocked tree in a storage basket is an easy way to turn your everyday decor into Christmas decorations. Candles and wood accents create an inviting fireplace that will encourage you and your family to enjoy a hot cup of cocoa on chilly winter nights.

Choose Cotton-Candy Colors

If you want a tree that's as bold and colorful as you are, this is the tree design for you. The large glittering blue ornaments provide a beautiful contrast with the bright pink and gingham green ribbon garland. The ribbon garland adds a playful touch that will catch anyone's eye.

Go for Grand

You can incorporate this same ribbon design into a traditional tree, too. The rich red ribbon garland makes a grand statement in this home's foyer. The garland is seen throughout the entire home, from the stair rail to the kitchen island.

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Beautiful travel themed ornaments for your christmas tree.

by The Travel Sisters | Dec 12, 2023 | Family Travel , Travel Gifts and Gear | 1 comment

Want to incorporate travel into your holiday celebrations at home? A travel themed ornament for your Christmas tree is a cute way to keep your wanderlust spirit alive, remember past trips and look forward to future travels. Here are some beautiful travel Christmas ornaments that make great gifts for travel lovers .

Travel Themed Christmas Ornaments

Airplane Ornaments

Aviation lovers will love this airport code ornament with airport codes from around the world.

You can also get an ornament with just the airport code of your favorite airport at Airportag.

Airportag has more unique aviation themed ornaments here like this airplane radar ornament .

Passport Ornament

This passport ornament is great for international travelers.

Luggage Ornaments

Suitcase and luggage ornaments make for cute travel themed ornaments. You can even order a personalized luggage ornament .

Landmark Ornaments

A destinational specific or landmark ornament, is a great way to remember past travels or look forward to a future dream trip like this London red telephone booth ornament or this Eiffel Tower ornament .

Globe Christmas Ornaments

A globe Christmas ornament is a great stocking stuffer gift for travel lovers . This shiny globe Christmas ornament is more simple and will blend with your other Christmas tree ornaments.

Old World Map Christmas Ornaments

For a more vintage look, choose an old world map ornament .

Beach Themed Ornaments

Beach lovers will enjoy beach themed Christmas ornaments like this beach style starfish couple or this beach bag ornament .

Travel Quote Ornaments

Bring a touch of wanderlust to your holiday decor with an ornament that has your favorite inspirational travel quote :

• I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list ornament • Live your life by a compass not a clock ornament • Take the road less traveled ornament • Always take the scenic route ornament

More Travel Themed Christmas Ornaments

Here are more unique travel themed ornaments for your Christmas tree:

• Cruise Ship Christmas Ornament • Happy Camper RV Trailer Christmas Tree Ornament • Hiking Compass Ornament • USA License Plate Map Ornament • Stacked World Signs With Globe Ornament

These travel-themed Christmas ornaments are absolutely delightful! They are not only a great way to adorn your Christmas tree but also a wonderful reminder of your love for travel. From the adorable airplane ornaments to the personalized luggage ornaments, each piece captures the essence of wanderlust and makes for a perfect gift for travel enthusiasts. The airport code ornaments are a clever touch, showcasing the global reach of your travel adventures. Whether you’re remembering past trips or looking forward to future ones, these travel-themed ornaments bring a sense of joy and adventure to your Christmas celebrations.

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25 Glam Christmas Tree Ideas to Decorate for Beautiful Decor

Y ou’re about to embark on a holiday decor journey of glam Christmas tree ideas that are sure to dazzle you! We’ve curated some of the best ideas just for you.

From golden glamour to white wonderland concepts, you’re going to love these exquisite designs.

They’re not only trendy and sophisticated but also easy to recreate.

So, grab your ornaments and let’s transform your Christmas tree into a stunning centerpiece for the festive season of 2023.

It’s time to make your holidays sparkle!

Golden Glamour Tree Idea

The Golden Glamour Tree idea is an exquisite choice you’ll adore for its luxurious appeal and timeless elegance.

Imagine your Christmas tree, sparkling with golden ornaments that reflect the warm holiday lights.

This decor idea, one of the many glam Christmas tree ideas, is sure to impress your guests and bring festive cheer to your home.

Every detail matters when it comes to Christmas tree decorating.

From the glittering star on top to the twinkling lights wrapped around, your golden glamour tree will be a magnificent centerpiece.

Add a touch of glam Christmas decor to other parts of your home to create a cohesive look.

Silver Sparkle Christmas Design

Your fascination with glitz and glamour doesn’t have to stop at gold; a Silver Sparkle Christmas design can be your next holiday project, infusing a modern, yet classic, elegance into your festive decor.

Imagine a glam Christmas tree shimmering with silver ornaments, glistening tinsel, and twinkling fairy lights.

This decorating idea screams sophistication and can effortlessly blend with your existing home decor.

Incorporate varying sizes of silver baubles for a dynamic look, and don’t forget to add a sparkling star at the top.

Remember, silver doesn’t mean monotone; feel free to mix in white, crystal, or even icy blue accents.

With these Christmas tree ideas, your holiday decor will be the envy of the neighborhood, as the silver sparkle Christmas design breathes life into your Christmas decorations.

Vintage Elegance Tree Concept

Channeling your love for all things classic, turning your Christmas tree into a vintage elegance centerpiece is a design concept you’ll absolutely adore.

Begin with a flocked Christmas tree, an elegant color-themed Christmas tree, and elements like rustic boho ornaments for a stylish blend of old and new.

This Christmas tree decorating idea allows you to add personal flair while creating a glam Christmas tree this year.

By decorating for Christmas with a vintage elegance tree concept, you mix timeless charm with modern glamour.

Add lace ribbons, antique baubles, and pearl garlands to play up the vintage feel. The result?

A glamorous, sophisticated tree that’s distinctly yours, and a testament to your unique style.

Elevate your festive spirit by embracing a vintage elegance concept for your Christmas decor.

White Wonderland Tree Decor

In transitioning from the vintage elegance concept, consider taking a more minimalist approach with a White Wonderland Tree Decor.

Imagine a white Christmas tree, sparkling with white and gold ornaments, creating an aesthetic inspired by glam living.

This tree decor, as a centerpiece of your Christmas decorating, will bring a sophisticated touch to your festive atmosphere.

The mantel, decorated with gold Christmas trees, will echo the main tree’s grandeur. The white ornaments, carefully chosen, will reflect the lights, adding a magical effect.

When decorating the tree, remember, it’s not just about placing the elements; it’s about creating a story, a winter wonderland narrative.

So, indulge in this minimalist yet glam Christmas tree with elements that bring out the beauty of the holiday season.

Glittering Sequin Ornaments Idea

With a touch of glamour, you’ll find that adding glittering sequin ornaments to your Christmas tree can transform it into a dazzling spectacle.

This glittering sequin ornaments idea is a trend-aware tip that’ll make your glam Christmas tree the star of your beautiful decor this year.

Imagine a tree look that sparkles from every angle, catching light and reflecting a rainbow of colors.

It’s not just about hanging these shiny baubles randomly; learn how to decorate strategically to maximize their impact.

Think about color-themed Christmas tree ideas, perhaps choosing sequins in shades that complement your overall decor.

This decorating tip isn’t just for real trees; it’s also perfect for your artificial Christmas tree. Let this idea inspire you to create a breathtakingly glamorous Christmas decor this year.

Crystal Clear Elegance Design

After decking out your tree with sparkling sequin ornaments, you’re ready to amp up the elegance even more by incorporating a crystal clear elegance design into your Christmas decor.

Imagine your glam tree adorned with hand painted glass ball ornaments, twinkling with the reflection of gold and silver metallics.

These faux crystal accents enhance the Christmas tree look with a touch of luxury.

To achieve the flocked Christmas effect, add a layer of light, snow-like greenery.

This not only provides a lush backdrop for your ornaments but also gives your tree an ethereal, winter wonderland vibe.

Lastly, crown your tree with a breathtaking tree topper, such as a crystal star or angel. These subtle, shimmering details will transform your tree into a crystal clear masterpiece.

Chic Metallic Palette Concept

Moving on from the crystal clear elegance design, you’ll absolutely adore the chic metallic palette concept for your Christmas tree.

This design combines the rustic boho glam Christmas tree aesthetic with a modern twist.

Imagine a beautiful Christmas tree adorned with rose gold ornaments , intertwined with gold ribbon.

The metallic hues shimmer in the festive lights, adding a sense of luxury to the decor in your own home.

But it doesn’t stop there. To enhance the chic metallic palette concept, use faux fur as a tree skirt, adding a touch of cozy glamour.

Decorate with florals and a jeweled garland to give depth and texture.

This fusion of rustic and glam elements will surely make for a stunning, trend-aware Christmas display.

Glitzy Black and Gold Decor

If you’re a fan of the chic metallic palette concept, you’ll find the glitzy black and gold decor simply irresistible.

Imagine your Christmas home, merry Christmas vibes amplified by a lavish green tree adorned with elements like oversized black and gold ornaments.

These aren’t your typical baubles, but rather, they’re glitzy, glittering orbs that give the tree a bold, luxurious feel.

Don’t stop there; add elements like oversized pom-poms in a rich black hue, providing texture and contrast.

You can’t forget the topper. Opt for a grandiose gold star or perhaps a cluster of floral picks, adding height and a touch of sophistication.

The result? A full tree that’s as much a statement piece as it’s a holiday staple.

Minimalist Glam Tree Idea

For a different take on the glamorous Christmas tree, consider a minimalist glam tree, which combines the chicness of the glitzy black and gold decor with a simple, uncluttered aesthetic.

Start with a 7ft flocked tree , its snowy branches offering a blank canvas. Add a touch of color with a purple Christmas tree ribbon, elegantly wrapped around the tree.

To secure the ribbon, use our tips and tricks: start from the top, tucking the ribbon into the branches for a nestled look.

You don’t need a plethora of ornaments. Select a few pretty ornaments that reflect the holiday spirit, placing them strategically for a balanced look.

This minimalist glam tree idea uses the subtle art of restraint, making your Christmas decor tastefully understated yet undeniably chic.

Dazzling Jewel Toned Design

While a handful of ornaments may suffice for a minimalist glam tree, you’ll need an abundance of vibrant, jewel-toned baubles to pull off a dazzling jewel toned design.

You’ll find a flock of these colorful gems make your tree look full and festive.

If you’re lucky enough to have a large family room, this design will light up every room in your home.

The rich colors echo throughout the living rooms, tying the whole house together with a festive feel.

To help you achieve this look, I’ll share the best items I used to create my own dazzling jewel-toned tree.

I highly recommend products such as ruby-red garlands , emerald green ornaments, and sapphire blue lights.

Let’s make Christmas 2023 sparkle!

Rose Gold Radiance Concept

Next, let’s delve into the Rose Gold Radiance Concept, where you’ll find a perfect blend of elegance and warmth for your Christmas decor in 2023.

As a touch device user, you’ll love all of the different rose gold ornaments available to explore by touch on Amazon.

From glittering pinecones to radiant ribbons, each item is priced per foot, ensuring affordable elegance.

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Bear in mind that these delicate ornaments require careful fluffing to maintain their shape and luster.

The Rose Gold Radiance Concept exudes a festive charm that transcends trends, making your Christmas tree a stunning focal point of your holiday decor.

Shimmering Snowflake Tree Decor

After exploring the elegance of the Rose Gold Radiance Concept, you’ll be thrilled to dive into our second festive theme: Shimmering Snowflake Tree Decor.

This style brings the magic of winter’s first snowfall right into your living room. Start by choosing a white or silver tree to serve as a fresh, frosty canvas.

Now, adorn it with delicate snowflake ornaments that sparkle and glint, capturing the essence of a serene snowfall.

Don’t forget to add strands of clear, twinkling lights, giving your tree a soft, wintry glow. Finish off with a snowflake tree topper, creating a stunning centerpiece for your home.

This Shimmering Snowflake Tree Decor theme is a trend-setter for 2023, offering a unique blend of sophistication and festive cheer.

Bold Blue Glamour Idea

Moving on from the tranquil Shimmering Snowflake Tree Decor, let’s explore a whole new trend for 2023 – the Bold Blue Glamour Idea.

Picture a lush green tree studded with glistening sapphires. That’s the essence of this trend – a deep, rich blue, synonymous with elegance. It’s bold, it’s beautiful, it’s glamorous.

Start with a high-quality blue garland, wrapping it around the tree from top to bottom.

You’ll want to add shiny, matte, and glittery blue ornaments of various sizes to create depth.

Then, scatter silver accents like snowflakes or stars to enhance that wintry feel. A sparkling blue tree topper will crown your masterpiece.

Your Bold Blue Glamour tree will serve as a stunning centerpiece for the festive season.

Classic Champagne Elegance Design

Transitioning from the Bold Blue Glamour trend, let’s dive into another exquisite design for your Christmas tree, the Classic Champagne Elegance Design.

Picture a tree adorned with delicate ornaments in hues of champagne, cream, and gold – a vision of understated elegance.

You’re striving for a sophisticated blend of traditional and contemporary styles.

Think about adding glimmering lights to enhance the warm metallic tones, and don’t be afraid to incorporate ornate baubles and sparkling tinsel for a touch of glamour.

Look for textured ribbons in complementary colours to add depth and richness.

The final touch? A star or angel at the top, gilded in gold.

Your tree will become a beacon of festive refinement, radiating a timeless charm that’s sure to impress your holiday guests.

Festive Feathered Tree Concept

Leaving the realm of metallic elegance, you’re now stepping into a whimsical wonderland with the Festive Feathered Tree Concept.

This trend embraces the luxuriously soft allure of feathers , transforming your tree into a magical, cloud-like spectacle.

Start by choosing feathers in a color palette that suits your overall decor.

Whites and silvers impart a snowy charm, while bolder hues like midnight blue or ruby red can add a touch of drama.

Next, arrange these feathers delicately across the branches, allowing them to cascade gently for a lofty effect.

Don’t forget the twinkling fairy lights – they’ll make your tree shimmer like a starlit sky.

Rustic Glam Tree Decor

Often, after delighting in the whimsy of the Festive Feathered Tree, you’ll find yourself craving a decor that blends luxury with a touch of homeliness – that’s where the Rustic Glam Tree Decor comes into play.

Picture this: a towering evergreen adorned with sparkling crystals, juxtaposed with raw wooden ornaments and strands of burlap.

The contrast creates a unique, eye-catching elegance that’s warm and inviting.

You’ll want to incorporate a palette of earthy tones, with pops of metallic gold or silver.

Don’t forget to add vintage elements, like antiqued bells or weathered star toppers, for that timeless charm.

In 2023, it’s all about striking the perfect balance between opulence and simplicity – and the Rustic Glam Tree Decor does just that.

Charming Pastel Glam Idea

Next up in 2023, you’ll fall in love with the Charming Pastel Glam Idea. This concept combines soft hues with sparkling glamour for an irresistible Christmas tree decor.

Imagine a tree adorned with blush pink, baby blue, and lavender ornaments . These delicate ornaments are intertwined with twinkling fairy lights that give off a warm glow.

To add more dazzle, sprinkle a dusting of shimmering silver and gold accents throughout the tree.

This pastel palette combines the charm of a winter wonderland with a glamorous twist that’s right on trend. Opt for satin ribbons and glittering snowflakes to complete the look.

It’s a whimsical, elegant approach to holiday decorating that’s sure to capture hearts and inspire awe in everyone who sees it. This idea isn’t just chic, it’s charming!

Luxurious Velvet Ornaments Design

If you’re a fan of the Charming Pastel Glam Idea’s elegance, you’ll be captivated by the Luxurious Velvet Ornaments Design in 2023.

This trend takes the opulence of velvet to new heights, using it to create lavish ornaments that drape beautifully on your Christmas tree.

Imagine plush, richly-hued baubles in emerald green, royal blue, and burgundy, adding depth and sophistication to your decor.

Velvet bows are also making a grand comeback, providing a soft, luxurious contrast to the tree’s natural texture.

And don’t forget about velvet ribbons, they’re perfect for wrapping around the tree or hanging from branches.

With the Luxurious Velvet Ornaments Design, you’ll be setting a trend that’s not just stylish, but also rich in festive warmth and comfort.

Glittering Garland Tree Concept

Building on the richness of your Velvet Ornaments Design, let’s amp up the glamour with the Glittering Garland Tree Concept.

Imagine a tree shimmering with cascades of glittering garlands , catching the light from every angle.

Start by choosing garlands in metallic hues like gold, silver, or bronze to create a dramatic backdrop. Then intertwine them with strands of twinkling lights for an extra sparkle.

Don’t be afraid to layer different textured garlands – sequined, bejeweled, or tinsel – they all add to the glitz.

Accentuate with oversized baubles and crystal icicles for that touch of elegance. Remember, it’s all about balance, so keep the rest of your décor understated.

The result? A dazzling display that’s sure to be the centerpiece of your Christmas celebrations.

Royal Purple Glam Decor

In the realm of glamorous Christmas decor, you can’t overlook the regal charm of a Royal Purple Glam Decor theme.

This regal color, rich and vibrant, can give your tree a luxurious, sophisticated look.

Imagine ornaments in varying shades of purple, from deep plum to lighter lilac, glistening against the backdrop of a lush green tree.

Include a touch of gold or silver for a striking contrast. You can even go one step further by adding purple velvet bows or glittering ribbons.

Opt for sparkling purple fairy lights to illuminate your tree, creating a spectacular twilight effect.

This 2023, be bold and elevate your Christmas decor with a Royal Purple Glam theme that’s as stylish as it’s festive.

Magical Mermaid Scale Idea

Another unique idea you might consider for an enchanting Christmas tree decor in 2023 is the Magical Mermaid Scale theme.

This concept captures the beauty of the sea, creating a mesmerizing effect with shimmering scales replicating the delicate, iridescent skin of a mermaid.

Start by selecting ornaments in varying shades of aqua , teal, and sea green for a captivating underwater illusion.

Add a touch of glitter or sequins to mimic the sparkly scales.

Make it more magical with strands of pearl garlands, evoking images of treasures lost at sea.

Top off your tree with a starfish or a mermaid tail ornament for a playful touch.

This trend-aware theme isn’t just glamorous, it’s an innovative way to bring a hint of the ocean to your festive decor.

Shining Star Topper Design

You’ll find that a stunning way to add an extra sparkle to your Christmas tree in 2023 is by using a shining star topper design.

Trending in the decor world, this design enhances the beauty of your tree, making it the centerpiece of your home.

Choose a star topper that gleams with glitter or gleaming gemstones for maximum impact.

Consider LED-lit stars that twinkle in a captivating array of colors, creating a mesmerizing effect.

You can also choose a star with a mirrored finish that reflects the lights from your tree, adding a dynamic element to your decor.

Festive Red and Gold Concept

Dazzling in red and gold, your Christmas tree can become a festive spectacle that embodies the warmth and joy of the holiday season.

Start by draping gold garlands, spiraling from the top down, adding a touch of elegance.

Next, incorporate red ornaments of varying sizes and textures. Glass baubles, satin ribbons, and glittering poinsettias can add depth and interest.

Don’t forget the tree’s base! A plush red tree skirt or a gold sequined one can enhance the color scheme.

Lastly, let’s light it up. Opt for warm white LEDs to highlight reds and golds, creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

This year, let your Christmas tree be a glam expression of festive cheer in radiant red and gold.

Enchanting Peacock Feather Decor

For a unique twist on your Christmas decor, try adding peacock feathers to your tree. This exotic accent is both trendy and timeless, offering a burst of color that’s sure to captivate.

Imagine the iridescent blues, greens, and purples of peacock plumage shimmering against the glow of your fairy lights!

You can tuck whole feathers into branches, creating whimsical points of interest. Or, why not try crafting feather ornaments?

Use a clear bauble as your base, carefully place a peacock feather inside, and voila! A mesmerizing ornament.

Alternatively, a peacock feather garland could be the statement piece your tree needs.

The key is balance – don’t overdo it. The feathers’ rich hues should enhance, not overwhelm, your tree.

Sleek Silver and White Idea

Switching from the vibrant peacock feather decor, let’s now explore the elegance of a sleek silver and white theme for your Christmas tree.

This minimalist approach is a trend-setter for 2023, combining the classic sophistication of silver with the pure serenity of white.

Imagine your tree shimmering with silver tinsel , adorned with exquisite white baubles.

Add a touch of glamour with silver glittery ornaments, strategically placed to catch the light.

Don’t forget the star on top, a silver-white masterpiece that ties the theme together.

You’ll find that this scheme gives your tree an ethereal glow, making it a stylish centerpiece for your holiday decoration.

A silver and white Christmas tree isn’t just elegant, it’s a statement of timeless beauty.

Final Thoughts

So, you’ve got the best glam Christmas tree ideas to spruce up your home for the holiday season in 2023.

From golden glamour to peacock feather enchantment, your Christmas decor will be the talk of the town.

Embrace the sparkle, the elegance, the wonderland white. Don’t forget the shining star topper or the festive red and gold.

With these trendy, fabulous ideas, your Christmas tree won’t just be a decoration, it’ll be a dazzling spectacle.

Happy decorating!

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