Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most beloved traditions of the holiday. But you may be wondering how you can kick it up a notch this year to set it apart from your previous versions.
In The Christmas Tree Book: The Step-by-Step Guide to Buying and Decorating Your Tree with Lighting, Ornaments, Ribbons, and More!, author Cassie Kitzmiller says you should think of your shining shrub as a three-dimensional piece of art.
As an interior designer and holiday-season enthusiast, Kitzmiller has been using her design skills for over a decade, experimenting with contemporary styles to decorate the perfect Christmas tree. The Christmas Tree Book takes a pragmatic approach to tree decorating. It presents an easy-to-follow manual on how to adorn any fir, ensuring that if you keep a “designer’s eye” on the tree, your guests are sure to be in awe of your decorating savvy.
This story is from the December/January 2019 edition of Cottages and Bungalows.
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