Twinkle, twinkle… it’s the most magical time of the year when the tree takes centre stage.
From statement snowy flock to flawless faux evergreens; to luxe ornaments and layers of curios loaded with lights, it’s the finishing touches that make all the difference.
Dressed with flair, here’s how to get your festive fir tree fix…
1. Starry Night Light-Up Star Tree Topper, £5, Flocked Navy Bauble, £1.50, Star Swirl Tree Decoration, £2.50, Peacock Feather Jewel Decoration, £2.50, rest of items from a selection, B&M Stores, in-store
A sparkly star topper teamed with sapphire blue baubles and all the glitz shouts glamour season.
2. Snowy Asgard Artificial Christmas Tree, 7ft, from £269, Assorted Snow & Sparkles Baubles, from £2.99, rest of items from a selection, Dobbies Garden Centres
Let it snow… classically conical shaped with a showy, snowy effect, sky blue, novel navy and silver baubles set these branches off to perfection. Decorate with strings of twinkly white lights to delight Santa’s helpers.
3. B&M Festive sparkle: Blush Luxury Baubles, 6 pack, £4; Velvet Clip Bows, 6 pack, £3, Animal Scene Bauble, £2, B&M Stores, in-store
Pretty in pink… this season’s new take on trimmings brings soft embellishment with bows in pastel hues and various shades of blush.
4. George Green Flocked Tilden Spruce Pre-Lit Christmas Tree, 6ft, £80, Direct.asda
The perfect pre-lit to style with nude accents or minimalist paper tree decorations in warm tones, this flocked tree oozes elegance and will blend beautifully into any scheme.
5. Martini Glass Christmas Tree Decoration, £12, Rockett St George
Shaken not stirred… a chic statement to mark happy hour celebrations, this martini cocktail deco is destined to be a huge hit.
6. Fern Christmas Sherwood Pine Tree, 6ft, £114.99, British Garden Centres, in-store
So realistic, everyone will be rejoicing when you tuck the presents under this pine tree… expect true-to-life needles to feel like the real deal. For a showstopping display, pair with warm gold fairy lights, bronze baubles and garland.
7. Cosy Christmas Snowflake Tree Skirt, from £15.40 (36”), Dibor
Tactile touches such as a tree skirt are a must, especially for topping the tree stand and concealing the base. An added bonus, they set a boundary for piling presents high – and enhance the space when everything’s unwrapped.
8. Benmore 7ft Pine Artificial Christmas Tree, £179, Dobbies Garden Centres
Inspiring a traditional festive red scheme, this realistic looking pine tree boasts heaps of branch tips to festoon with candy canes, crimson ribbons, glass drop baubles and ruby jewels.
9. John Lewis Wisdom & Wonder Bubblegum Statue Tree Decoration, £8, John Lewis & Partners
Cute as candy, this bubblegum bust bauble is bang up to date.
10. George Silver Disco Ball Christmas Decoration, £10, Pink Christmas Disco Ball – 21cm, £10, Silver Disco Ball Christmas Baubles – Set of 12, £5 (on tree), rest of items from a selection, Direct.asda
The disco fever trend for trees is one of the most playful ways to nail the holiday vibe. Think electric pink and silver glitter balls, tinsel, kaleidoscope of colour… and a lot of bang for your buck.