1. Stock up on a simple palette of ornaments such as: clear, white, silver, gold, red, green or any combo.

PRINCIPLES & T IPS

1. Find the theme that you want this year.

Be Basic

Get Inspired

Add your 30%

• You can use plastic or glass ornaments.

• Store these by color; you will use them every year.

• Consider your home’s existing color palette so it blends well.• Find inspiration for your theme on Pinterest or our YouTube channel.

1. You don’t need much to completely change the look of the tree.

• Place ornaments deep into the tree, not simply on the ends.

• Change your ribbon technique each year so the tree looks different.

STYLING THE PERFECT TREE

Long term plans1. If you’re just starting out or starting over...

Year 1: Decide your basics and invest in them. This creates a classic tree

that is beautiful and timeless.

Year 2: Select a theme, then focus on your 30%.

*Hint: It’s always helpful to store your ornaments by color.

Year 3: Selecting a theme for next year, see what colors you have from

previous years and buy what you need to update your 30%.

*Here’s a perfect example: Our traditional tree was similar to our kid’s theme. We only had to purchase a few whimsical pieces to change the entire look.

2. As your assortment grows, it will become easier to create new designs with what you already own.

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