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{"id":1001,"date":"2017-12-13T13:00:22","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T19:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.stowersfurniture.com\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2019-01-24T11:21:17","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T17:21:17","slug":"decorating-christmas-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/decorating-christmas-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Advice on Decorating Your Christmas Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1005\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stowersfurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2017\/12\/decorating-christmas-tree-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"decorating your christmas tree\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It feels like yesterday when we took our Thanksgiving turkey out of the oven, and now Christmas is right around the corner. If you\u2019ve already put your tree up, bravo! There are some stragglers out there who still need to put the tree up\u2026or might need to get one. If this is you, we get it and we\u2019re here to make your life easier. We\u2019re sharing our expert advice on how you can decorate your Christmas tree like a professional.<\/p>\n<p>After you have your tree, start adding your lights (if you don\u2019t have a pre-lit tree) and fluffing the branches. You want to do this step before the ornaments because the ornaments can get in the way. Then comes time to hang your string of popcorn, garland or ribbon. After you\u2019re done with your ribbon or garland, it\u2019s time for the ornaments! Choosing an overall color scheme or theme (i.e. Santa\u2019s, \u00acsnowflakes, wooden ornaments, etc.) will also help you achieve a cohesive tree. For the empty gaps you might see in your tree, long ornaments can make your tree look fuller. Lastly, carefully add your tree topper!<\/p>\n<p>One of the best things you can do while decorating is to step back between hanging a few ornaments to evaluate your tree from afar and see where you need to add or take away. This makes sure that your tree looks well balanced.<\/p>\n<h3>Christmas Tree Decorating Supply List:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 A fresh or artificial tree (Pro Tip: make sure your tree is getting enough water and check the water level every few days.)<br \/>\n\u2022 Ornaments<br \/>\n\u2022 Garland<br \/>\n\u2022 Ribbon<br \/>\n\u2022 Tinsel<br \/>\n\u2022 String lights<br \/>\n\u2022 String of popcorn or pom-pom\u2019s<br \/>\n\u2022 Fake snow<br \/>\n\u2022 Tree topper like a star, bow, etc.<br \/>\n\u2022 Tree skirt<br \/>\n\u2022 Wrapped presents<br \/>\n\u2022 Milk and cookies for Santa (and for you!)<\/p>\n<p>What are you waiting for? Get out there and get decorating! Make it a family activity and decorate the tree together. Then, if you\u2019re feeling adventurous, <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.stowersfurniture.com\/best-holiday-mantel\/\">tackle your mantel<\/a>. Share your Christmas decorating photos with us on our Facebook page, we\u2019d love to see them.<\/p>\n<h3>Find Your Home Decorating Style at Stowers Furniture<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you love traditional or modern furnishings, you\u2019ll find it at Stowers. If you\u2019re looking for something more custom, ask us about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/designcenter.inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Design Center<\/a>. There are thousands of fabrics and catalogs to choose from, and you\u2019ll have your personal designer to help you with any questions you might have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It feels like yesterday when we took our Thanksgiving turkey out of the oven, and now Christmas is right around the corner. If you\u2019ve already put your tree up, bravo! 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