Tradition with a Twist

Creative Collection editors chose the theme "Tradition with a Twist" to create this woodland Christmas tree. Accented with pheasants, artichokes, and pinecones, the 10-foot-tall tree goes beyond the traditional display of ornaments. The decorating team selected a color scheme of brown, melon, and rust.

Try borrowing some of their ideas for your tree.

• Add color that you typically wouldn't use in order to go beyond the traditional ornamental displays.
• Transform out-of-season material into Christmas decorations by spraying glitter onto foliage.
• Save money by buying materials at the end of the season to use for the upcoming year.
• Select a theme for your tree and complement it with an unusual tree topper.