So, last year I decorated my tree with all browns and burnt oranges, which I loved ...but wanted something different this year. The first year we were married I decorated the tree with reds and whites. This year I decided to decorated it with whites and browns. So it was perfect. I didn't have to go buy anything :) Just use all the other stuff...actually, I guess I did have to go and buy some mesh since I didn't want to use the gold I had last year. So that was like $7. No biggie :)
This tree is like super old, it was passed down from my in-laws to my sister-in-law and then to us. So its been hammered :) You can tell its not as full as it should be. Thats the reason for the mesh and brown fabric. Its my attempt to make it look a bit fuller then it really is.
Also, the tree leans a little ....as in a lot...to the right. So I had to anchor it down on the left side with some wire. Oh well, maybe next year we'll have a nice new tree! :) I want one super skinny and way way tall. Maybe three trees in varying sizes...that might work too. haha, a girl can dream.
The main decor for my tree is brown and white poinsettias, white berries, snow flakes, and lots of white mesh. I was thinking of doing huge ribbons but decided against it. For the topper I used a simple white poinsettia. I love how it all turned out :)
Here's the view from the entry way. For the stairs, I just strung garland and then where they meet put a small wreath in between. I kept the decor on these simple this year with just a few white poinsettias and a single snowflake on each wreath to mimic the decor on the tree.
And of course, no Christmas tree is complete without the lights. I absolutely love how magical this looks at night with the lights on, the white mesh just seems like glow :)
I wish you all luck with your Christmas shopping endeavours! I know I'll need it :)