This foyer, adorned in a charming blue woodland Christmas theme, features elegant blue and white ornaments, delicate blue ribbons, whimsical birds, rustic reclaimed wood art, and shimmering golden paper chains.
Shades of Blue
In the past, I decorated my Christmas tree with blue decorations. In fact, it was rare that I didn’t have some shade of blue on a Christmas tree. Eventually, I decided to part with most of my blue decor, convinced I had moved on from the color forever. However, one day, I stumbled upon a box of blue Christmas decorations I had not donated. Inspired, I added some new blue ornaments and ribbon, bringing my blue Christmas tree back to life!
French Blue
French blue consistently shows up in Christmas decorations, embodying a timeless elegance. Many of my vintage ornaments share this classic hue with new pieces available today. While most of my older ornaments are crafted from mercury glass, they have unfortunately tarnished over time. In contrast, my current collection features a blend of approximately half mercury glass and half plastic ornaments, often labeled as shatterproof. Thankfully, the advancements in design have made many modern plastic ornaments nearly indistinguishable from their glass counterparts, allowing for a beautiful festive display without the worry of breakage.
How to Easily Transition to a New Look
Transitioning your Christmas tree to a new look is easier than you might think—I do it all the time! The key is to start with a base color that you can use year after year. For me, that base color is white. Then, I introduce a new accent color to refresh the tree’s appearance.
For instance, my tree featured a red and white theme a couple of years ago. To switch it to a blue theme, I simply removed the red ornaments and stems and used the white decorations. Then, I added beautiful blue ornaments and a coordinating blue ribbon, and the tree was transformed!
How Much Color Will Transition a Tree
You might think it takes a lot of ornaments to transition a tree to a new color, but it doesn’t. Changing a tree only takes a few ornaments in a new color. This tree is 9 feet tall and is fully decorated all over. I used only 25-30 blue ornaments for the whole tree. The number would be much less for a smaller tree that isn’t exposed all the way around.
Angel Topper for Blue Woodland Christmas Tree
I purchased the angel topper before the holidays, tucked it away, and forgot about it. Once I finished decorating the tree, the angel came to mind, but threading a cord through the already decorated branches proved too challenging. I decided to place the angel atop the tree, and to my delight, the lights illuminated her skirt beautifully. In hindsight, this plug-in oversight was a blessing, as the soft glow from the lights gave her a lovely, subtle radiance.
Blue Woodland Christmas Tree
Birds have always held a special place in my heart when it comes to decorating a holiday tree, and this blue woodland Christmas tree is no exception. Upon discovering a sparkly bird, I immediately knew I wanted to incorporate it into my design. To enhance the natural woodland theme, I added berries, flower stems, mushrooms, owls, and pinecone ornaments for a whimsical touch.
Green Tree
After having an all-white flocked tree that was easy to decorate, transitioning back to a green tree was quite challenging. However, it became necessary to replace the white tree, as it had finally turned brown. I learned too late that flocked trees can discolor when stored in a hot attic. Each year, I sprayed it with a snow product, but over time, it developed unsightly shades of brown and gray, and the product left dust all over the house. I attempted to re-flock the tree, but the old buildup was so extensive that the brown always seeped through the new layer. Despite its vintage charm and working lights, I gave the tree away for someone else to enjoy.
Add Stems to Your Blue Woodland Tree
This tree has dozens of stems tucked into its branches. Floral stems make a faux tree look more realistic because they add a touch of natural imperfection. Artificial trees have become increasingly lifelike, but they are still too symmetrical to be mistaken for a real tree. If you place berry stems or other floral stems in your faux tree, you can use them to vary the length of the branches, resulting in a more natural appearance.
Sparkly Paper Chains
Did you make paper chains as a child? This particular paper chain is crafted from stiff gold sparkly paper and looks beautiful in the warm glow of Christmas lights. I bought two gold chains from a little shop, but soon decided to create even more. With that in mind, I visited a craft store where I picked up sturdy cardstock in sparkly gold. After cutting the paper into strips, I used hot glue to assemble the chain, holding it together with clothespins until the glue dried. Here’s a link to a similar Christmas chain for inspiration!
Wooden Art for Blue Woodland Christmas Tree
Inspired by the wooden tree art I admired in a store, I created my version with a simpler design. Knowing I had some reclaimed wood at home, I began by cutting out rectangular shapes and drilling holes in the top for string. Next, I hand-painted various types of Christmas trees on each piece. Painting the trees was effortless, reminiscent of drawing stick figures.
Christmas Mantle
The mantle had a woodland look with twinkling birch trees, golden deer, white bells, and greenery.
I hung gray velvet stockings with white ribbons and bells on the mantle. I placed Command Hooks underneath the cedar garland to hang the stockings. When using a Command Hook, make sure the weight of the Christmas stocking, filled with goodies, meets the weight requirement of the hook.
Other Christmas Looks in the Foyer
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Blue Woodland Tree Gallery
