This post was created as part of the 12 Bloggers of Christmas tour with Balsam Hill. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Although I don’t usually do any Christmas decorating before December, this year is different. It’s a week before December and I have a colorful Christmas tree all aglow in our gameroom.
Why the early decorating? I’m one of the 12 Bloggers of Christmas with Balsam Hill! Each day this week, two of us are sharing our decorated Christmas trees. They’re all so different and so beautiful and you won’t want to miss any. Take a peek at my whimsical tree and then take the full Christmas tree tour by clicking the links at the bottom of this post … and be sure to enter the giveaway to get a jump start on your own Christmas decorating!
We always have a traditional Christmas tree on the main floor of our house, decked out in keepsake ornaments, but this year I wanted to add a second tree to the kids’ space upstairs and make it colorful, playful, and completely different from our other tree. I chose a White Mount Washington Christmas Tree because I knew it would be a fun, fairy-like base for colorful decorations and would fit seamlessly in with the bright decor in our gameroom.
I topped the tree with a white marquee snowflake, created by disassembling another tree topper and adding the base onto a storebought marquee kit. The snowflake shape …
… coordinates perfectly with the cheerful felt snowflakes trimming the tree.
In addition to the snowflakes, I added a wintry blue ribbon garland and other ornaments that sparkle, glitter, and shine and add a magical tone to the season. To set a light-hearted tone and give the tree a bit of a larger than life feel, I also added oversized ornaments made from punch balloons. {Click on this link for the simple tutorial for the DIY repurposed punch balloon ornaments.}
I’ll be wrapping gifts this year in colors that match our tree …
… and adding a bit of sparkle to those as well.
My kids love their fanciful Christmas tree …
… and this has quickly become a favorite spot in the house. It feels like Christmas and has so much cheer.
I think I’ll have to carry the colorful Christmas theme throughout all our decor this year!
Ready to do some decorating of your own?
Enter to win the 12 Prizes from 12 Bloggers Giveaway at Balsam Hill where you could win one of 12 prizes valued over $2000! Prizes include 10 $100 gift cards, 1 $300 gift card, and 1 $750 gift card to be used toward a Balsam Hill tree of the winner’s choice!
Once you’ve entered, be sure to continue the holiday tour with these talented bloggers:
Monday
Beth from Home Stories A to Z and Kristin from Hunted Interior
Tuesday
Kristin from Bliss at Home and Debbie from Refresh Restyle
Wednesday
me {!} and Abby from Just a Girl and Her Blog
Thursday
Amy from The Idea Room and Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage
Friday
Kim from Tidbits and Twine and Lindsay from My Creative Days
Saturday
Maryann from Domestically Speaking and Carmel from Our Fifth House
And if you’re ready to shop for a new tree, use my Balsam Hill bonus code {12BDUKESK2015} to save $25 off a purchase of $200 or more {expires 1/31/2016}. The code is a one-time use per person and can’t be used with any other codes.
I am loving the white tree! It is so fabulous! The colors you added to it are festive and beautiful!
Such a fun and beautiful tree! I love it, I know your kids do too!
xo
Debbie
Randi your tree is so fun and whimsical! Love it!
How fun the white tree is, with all the color saturated ornaments!!
Super festive, bright & happy!!
What a fun tree, Randi! I’m sure your kids love having it in the game room! It was great being “on tour” with you this week! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
What a fun and colorful tree! I LOVE it! It makes me feel so happy!
Your tree is so cheery and fun! And so creative to use punch balloons as ornaments. 🙂 It’s been great being on tour with you this week. Enjoy the weekend and have a wonderful holiday season!