Our Editors Share Their Best-Kept Secrets for Trimming a Christmas Tree
There's no wrong way to decorate a tree, but if you want to emulate our style as seen in Martha Stewart Living, follow these steps.
26 of Our Most Creative Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas
'Tis the season to decorate your Christmas tree! Take inspiration from our themed tannenbaums embellished with garlands, ornaments, and tree toppers.
Our Best Handmade Toppers for Every Kind of Christmas Tree
Turn your tannenbaum into a true showstopper with one of these unique tree toppers. There's something for every style: stars, angels, seashells, even candy canes. Not only will they add a twinkle to your holiday décor—they'll impress St. Nick for sure.
25 of Our Most Memorable Handmade Christmas Ornaments
A handmade ornament is more than a decorative addition to your Christmas tree—it's a memory: one that is made with your kids and family, celebrating the season, and cherishing time together. Browse our best projects here including felted woodland animals, ribbons and rosettes, shooting stars, and more.
Fabric Balls
These luminous fabric-covered ornaments are made without sewing a stitch, so they are the perfect project for kids old enough to work with pins. We covered the balls with satin, taffeta, and velvet and finished them with metallic-silver ribbons and twine.
Temari Balls
These folk toys—made of papier-mâché spheres and colored thread—are embroidered into beautiful patterns, becoming novelty knickknacks, keepsake gifts, or lightweight ornaments for a Christmas tree.
