Unique Artificial Christmas Trees

By Ann

Looking for something different this holiday and want to check out all the different unique artificial Christmas trees that you can choose from?

This past Christmas we needed to buy a new tree and as I was shopping I came across some really great unique Christmas trees. Most of them I had never ever seen before and wanted to share then with others.

So, look no further for that different and special Christmas tree, whether you are looking for a hot pink Christmas tree or something that has all the colors of the rainbow in it.

Unique Artificial Christmas Tree Ideas

Rainbow or Tie Dye Christmas Trees

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What could be more unique for your tree this Christmas than one that has every color of the rainbow?

The one colorful Christmas tree has more of a tinsel tree appearance while the color burst tree has more of a realistic pine needle appearance and is fuller and wider as well.

You can add lights, ribbons and ornaments to these trees or keep it really simple and let the tree talk for itself. Just adding some simple white lights and maybe a few larger ornaments to the tree can be a great way to really make an impression.

Pink Artificial Christmas Trees

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Choose from a hot pink artificial Christmas tree or choose something a bit softer with more of a pale pink Christmas tree.

There are several different ideas for decorating a pink color Christmas tree.

You could go with a candy or whimsical jewel color theme and add in blue, turquoise, yellow, and purple decorations. Another idea would be to dress the tree in white and silver garland and ornaments which looks beautiful with the pink background from the tree.

Upside Down Christmas Tree

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You really can’t get more creative or unique than an upside down Christmas tree.

The two trees above come with a metal stand for the tree but there are some trees that you can get that will hang from your ceiling upside down. I would recommend buying one with a stand unless you don’t mind putting wholes in your ceiling or wall for the hanging hardware for the tree. With the stand you don’t have to worry about damaging your home to put up the tree.

You can always cover the stand with a Christmas tree skirt and presents if you don’t want the base being seen.

You can decorate this tree just like you would a traditional one with lights, ornaments, and garland.

Wood Christmas Tree

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Go with something completely different than your average artificial Christmas tree and buy one made from all wood instead.

These are completely unique and something that you don’t see being sold in your local department stores.

The neat thing about these trees is that you can still easily decorate them anyway you want with all your ornaments and ribbons but they will still have that one-of-a-kind style.

The second tree above even comes with rotating slats so you can use it as pictured or you can rotate them around so that they are spread out just like tree branches.

Flocked Artificial Christmas Tree

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Your tree will look like it just came from the outdoors with fresh powder snow on it’s branches.

These flocked Christmas trees are absolutely stunning. They can be left as they are or you can choose to decorate them with some simple ornaments, garland or ribbon.

The Prince Flock tree is super realistic looking and can really pass for a real evergreen tree that has been sprinkled in snow flurries.

The flocked fir tree is also very pretty but it does come with slightly more flocking so be prepared for more of a “white” Christmas tree than green.

More Alternative Christmas Trees

Here are a few more unique fake Christmas trees that have their personal touches that make them different than your traditional Christmas tree.

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The fiber optics tree is such a great addition to your home if want something that sort of looks like your average tree but comes with something extra special.

There are red, white, green, and blue lights that fill the tree and there are 8 different modes for the lights. The lights aren’t just regular lights though. There are 280 star shaped LED lights on the tree to give it even more of a unique appearance.

DIY: Spray Paint Your Christmas Tree

If you are short on money this holiday or you already have a Christmas tree and just not sure how you can decorate it so it fits your style perfectly, consider painting the tree.

If you want the tree a completely different color without being able to see any of the green branches underneath than you are going to want to start out with a white tree to begin with. The white tree allows you to spray paint it just about any color without having to worry about the color coming through.

You can also try it with a traditional green colored tree and spray paint it white to begin with as they may help hide the green color more.

The key to spray painting your Christmas tree is having enough spray paint (you will need a lot) and getting as much coverage as you can all over the entire tree.

Getting the entire tree covered in paint will take several layers of spray paint as you will have to bend the branches all which ways and allow it to dry for some time to be sure that the entire tree is covered with the paint.

It may be a good idea to try a smaller tabletop Christmas tree before attempting to spray paint a 6 foot tree.

You definitely don’t have to settle for a normal, ordinary Christmas tree this holiday as there are plenty of unique artificial Christmas trees that will fit your style and personality and make heads turn this Christmas.

Red and Gold Christmas Tree Ideas – Ornaments, Garland, and More

By Ann

If you are looking for something new for your Christmas tree this year, you need to check out these red and gold Christmas tree ideas.

Red and gold is such a classic Christmas color scheme but there are so many different ways you can take this theme from mostly red with just a couple touches of gold to going with more of a burgundy red color paired with lots of flittery gold.

I’ve put together a guide for tons of red and gold Christmas tree decorations including ornaments, garland, tree toppers, and Christmas tree skirts. Be sure to scroll through the whole guide to find everything you need for your gold and red Christmas tree this holiday season.

Red and Gold Christmas Ornaments

Here is a wide selection of all types of gold and red Christmas tree ornaments. You’ll find that some of them are both colors together while others are all red or all gold, which can be mixed together on the tree to get your desired look.

Red and Gold Mixed Ornaments

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The red and gold ornaments are a great way to mix things up a bit on the tree. They can be paired with more red ornaments as well as more gold ornaments to give more of a mix on the tree.

The larger packs, which feature a few different styles of ornaments, are a really great buy if you are starting your tree from scratch and looking for lots of ornaments to fill the tree.

Red Ornaments

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Gold Ornaments

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Pair these gold ornaments with any of the red ones above for your theme to mix up the colors. It’s good to have both red and gold ornaments along with solid red and solid gold to keep your tree looking interesting.

Along with these ornaments check out more decorations below for your red and gold Christmas tree.

Red and Gold Christmas Tree Garland and Ribbon

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The garland can really add some sparkle to the tree and help add even more interest to the branches.

What seems to be really quite popular for Christmas trees is instead of using your basic garland to decorate it, wrap wired edged ribbon around your tree instead. You can wrap the ribbon around horizontally along the whole tree tucking it and out of the branches or you can even do vertical ribbon strands that go down the whole tree.

Tree Toppers For a Red and Gold Christmas Tree

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For a Christmas tree topper for a gold and red themed tree you could with either an all red topper or a gold one depending on the look you prefer.

If you really want something unique for the top of your tree, the toppers that are both red and gold are absolutely beautiful. You can go with the vintage style glass topper with the gold swirl design or go with something larger and buy the red and gold ribbon bow for the top of your tree.

Red and Gold Christmas Tree Skirt Ideas

Of course you can’t just add any old tree skirt under your Christmas tree if you are going with a red and gold theme. Instead check out these Christmas tree skirts that will surely finish off your theme and draw your whole Christmas tree theme together.

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If you are looking for something extra special, the personalized Christmas tree skirt is such a great addition to your tree. You can add your family’s name and even add the year you established that family when you got married. These types of tree skirts even make wonderful Christmas gifts for friends and family.

Red and gold for a Christmas tree can be such a classic and elegant style that will definitely stand the test of time. These are very popular Christmas colors and look so beautiful when paired together against the green of the tree.

The nice thing about choosing this type of color scheme for your tree is that it is a classic style that you can use year after year. You can even mix it up with another theme for a couple of years and always go back to the red and gold style and it will still look up-to-date and elegant.

You can even get creative with the theme and choose one of the colors as a main color and then just add small hints of the other color in the tree. Or play it more traditional and do an even amount of gold and red on the tree.

These red and gold Christmas tree ideas including all the ornaments, garland, tree toppers, and tree skirts are sure to help you transform your Christmas tree into the tree of your dreams.

How To Hang Christmas Decorations Without Damaging Walls

By Ann

If you rent your home or you simply just don’t want nail holes in your walls you may be wondering this holiday season how to hang Christmas decorations without damaging walls. Decorating for the holidays can be so much fun but it’s not fun seeing all the tiny nail or screw holes you had to make and then patch after the holidays are over.

Fortunately, there are really easy ways to hang most Christmas decorations such as wreaths, garland, wood plaques, and picture frames without having to cause any damage to your walls or ceiling.

Use Command Hooks For Christmas Decorating

The easiest and safest way that I have found to hang any type of season decorations in my home (or even on the outside of home) is by using Command Hooks.

There are all kinds of Command Hooks from small decorating clips to large wreath hooks that you can use to hang just about any type of Christmas decoration. They even have spring clips and cord clips as well.

Not only do you have a variety of hooks to choose from but they are so very simple to use.

All you have to do is follow the directions by placing the adhesive strip onto the wall and then removing the other liner from the strip and placing your hook onto it. Wait 20-30 minutes for the hook to really set onto the adhesive strip and then simply hang your decoration.

When it is time to remove the decoration you just take off the decoration from the hook and pull the tab on the strip part down slowly to fully get the adhesive to remove from the wall.

Be sure to follow the exact manufacturer’s directions for the hooks to ensure a damage-free removal. You don’t want to simply rush and pull the hook off as this will cause paint to come with the hook.

The Command Hooks aren’t just for wreaths and pictures but you can use them to hang ornaments and lights in your home as well. You can string ornaments and then wrap the string around the hooks to have them hanging down off the wall or even your ceiling.

You can even use the hooks to hang your stockings from the fireplace mantle as they can be stuck on top of the mantle and then covered with garland or stick them underneath the mantle and hang the stockings that way.

The only drawback to using Command Hooks for decorating during Christmas is that it can add up in price even though you’ll find that the hooks are rather inexpensive.

To save some money I make sure that I keep all my hooks when I am done so that I can re-use the actual hooks next year and not have to spend money on buying the hooks anymore but use up the extra strips that come with them and then just buy replacement strips which are cheaper than buying the hooks over again.

Another thing that I have done in the past is that I have simply used the nails or screws that are already in the wall and gotten creative on the best way to hang the decorations. I’ll take down most of the everyday decor items and instead hang up the Christmas ones in their place so I don’t have to add any more holes to the walls.

This may not work for all people especially people who rent who don’t want to put any holes in the walls to begin with.

If you are really set against causing any type of damage to your walls but you still want to decorate your home for Christmas, then I would recommend you check out all the different Command Hooks to find ones that will fit your decorating needs.

The hooks have been the best way that I have found to decorate for Christmas without causing damage to walls or anything else in your home.

Pink Christmas Tree Toppers

By Ann

If you are looking for something different for the top of your Christmas tree this year, check out these pink Christmas tree toppers.

There are the vintage style toppers that look like something your grandma may have used on her Christmas tree years ago and then there are more modern and whimsical tree toppers as well. And just about everything in between too.

Be sure to scroll all the way down to find the perfect pink Christmas tree topper for your tree this holiday season.

Pink Star Christmas Tree Toppers

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Stars may be a pretty popular topper but these pink star toppers really will make your tree your very own. The glittery finishes really make the toppers stand out and go with so many pretty pink themes. They would even work paired with ‘jewel toned” Christmas theme with other colors like purple and turquoise.

Pink Bow Christmas Tree Topper

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The pink ribbon bows are absolutely beautiful and really are a nice, unique way to finish off your tree. Instead of having to make your own bow topper, these bows come ready made and can even be customized if you want something a little different.

Pink Angel Tree Topper

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If angel toppers are your thing, then you need to check out these pink angel toppers. A lot of people like the classic style of the Christmas angel on top of the tree and these pink ones give a unique twist on a classic style.

Pink Vintage Glass Tree Toppers

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You may remember these types of vintage tree toppers from your grandparent’s tree growing up or maybe you have just seen pictures from the 50’s and 60’s and fell in love with this style.

Do keep in mind that these are real antique glass Christmas tree toppers so there may be only one of that style available.

More Pink Christmas Tree Toppers

Here are just a few more Christmas toppers that you may like for your tree as well.

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As you can see there is a wide variety of pink Christmas tree toppers in all sorts of different styles. There are your vibrant bright pink toppers that have glitter and really attract attention and then you also have the soft, pastel pink toppers that go perfect with the softer pink Christmas theme.

Any of these toppers would go perfect with a pink Christmas tree skirt or check out the pink Christmas wreaths to get other ideas on how to expand your pink Christmas.

Some of these toppers can even be used for more than just topping your Christmas tree. They can be used on wreaths or even placed on shelves or mantels to decorate something besides a tree. There are really all kinds of ways that you can use one or more of these decorations to fit into your pink Christmas theme.

So, go with some fun and unique for your tree this year and pick up one of these pink Christmas tree toppers.

Christmas Gifts for a Dog Groomer

By Ann

Need some inspiration for Christmas gifts for a dog groomer you know?

It could the pet groomer that you have used for years and years for your pet or it could just be close friend or family member who simply loves their job as a groomer.

I have come up with gift ideas for pet groomers no matter how long you have known them or how close you are to the person. Be sure to check out all the gifts and where to buy them to make your holiday shopping a bit easier this year.

Personalized Gift for a Dog Groomer

A personalized Christmas gift is one of the best ways to show a person that you really put some thought into the gift. Personalized gifts can have their name or company on it or you can simply just personalize the gift to the person’s specific interests or likes.

Mugs and Cups

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The coffee mugs are adorable and can be used for drinking at home or even on a desk at work. But the travel tumblers are really nice for an on-the-job cup because of the lids that keep any pet hair or other stuff out of the person’s drink.

Dog Groomer Jewelry

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The personalized jewelry pieces are so special because they really do show that you put extra effort into finding the perfect gift for that person. These are pieces that any pet groomer would be proud to wear both at work and outside of work.

Pet Groomer Christmas Ornaments

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These ornaments are perfect for hanging on a personal tree at home or your groomer may even want to hang it at work on a little Christmas tree for everyone to see. These ornaments can be a great way to show your appreciation and you don’t have to spend a ton of money to do so, as most of them are really affordable.

Clothing and Other Accessories

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These shirts would be great for wearing on and off the job and the tote bag could be used for hauling supplies around to and from work.

Dog Grooming Decor Items

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Any of the above decor items would put a smile on a pet groomer’s face. The desk set is so cute for the office while the wreath would look perfect on the door or hanging on the wall all year long.

More Christmas Gift Ideas for Pet Groomer

If you are still looking for more ideas for a Christmas gift for a dog groomer, here are a few more presents that would go over really well this holiday season.

Gift Card – The gift card could be for just about anything, but if you know they have a favorite place to eat or a favorite type of drink you could buy them a gift card to those places.

Some gift card ideas would be to a local restaurant or casual eating place, Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts for some caffeinated beverages, or just to a local department or discount store so they can pick whatever they want as a gift.

Some people prefer giving gift cards while others may feel they are too informal, but it is really all up to your own opinion as there is nothing wrong with any type of gift card.

Dog Grooming Apron or Smock – Dog grooming can be a pretty dirty job and most groomers want to have more than one apron or smock around for the job. You can even find personalized or fun print grooming aprons that really make a nice gift.

Here are a few dog grooming aprons that you can choose from.

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Job Comfort Items – Just like pet grooming can be a dirty job it can also be a physically rough and demanding job as well. A good gift idea for a pet groomer are some comfort items to help relieve the stress and strain of the job.

Some example gifts that would really be appreciated included good hand lotion for dry hands since they dealing with water and soaps can easily dry hands out especially during winter time. Another idea would be an organic hand soap that also helps prevent chapped and dry hands.

You can even give them some comfy aloe infused socks to help alleviate stress from being on their feet all day as well as even a hot heating pad pillow to relax with at the end of the day.

Here are some recommended job comfort items for pet groomers.

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Favorite Beverage or Sweets – Has your dog groomer ever mentioned a certain beverage or treat that they love? If they have, then why not treat them to it this Christmas.

If you have a coffee or tea lover you can put together a small basket of a few of their favorite items from K-cups or a certain brand of coffee to some unique tea bags. This also goes for any sweets from candy and chocolate to home baked goods.

This gift goes over best when you are sure that they actually like the items and will use them rather than just guessing what they may like.

Extra Holiday Tip – If all else fails and you can’t come up with the perfect Christmas gift for your dog groomer, you can always just spring for an extra holiday tip. If you usually tip 20% on your normal dog grooming, for Christmas you could tip an extra 10-25 percent on what you would normally tip.

Remember that the months of November and December are quite a busy time for god groomers. A lot of people are looking to get their dog groomed not only for winter coming up but also for any holiday parties or get togethers they may be having during this time. This means that your groomer will be working extra time and would really appreciate the large tip during this busy season.

Of course this works best if you know you are going to have some extra cash at that time so you can afford the extra tip. Also, this is only for your actual pet groomer rather than a family member or friend that you know is a groomer but doesn’t actually groom your pet (especially if you don’t even have a pet).

After this guide of Christmas gifts for a dog groomer you are sure to find a present that would be perfect for any groomer in your life. Just give it some thought and let the Christmas spirit inspire your gift giving.

Abominable Snowman Christmas Decorations For Indoors and Outdoors

By Ann

Is one of your favorite Christmas characters the abominable snowman or more specifically Bumble from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?

There are all kinds of great abominable snowman Christmas decorations for both outdoors as well as indoors. You even have some adorable abominable snowman Christmas ornaments to choose from as well.

I’ve gathered up a bunch of great decorations featuring Bumble as well as yetis and generic abominable snow monsters that are perfect for decorating your home or even giving as a gift this holiday.

Inflatable Abominable Snowman Decorations

The inflatable Bumble abominable snowman is probably one of the most popular and fun Christmas decorations for your yard. There are a few different inflatables that you can choose from that vary in size and style.

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Abominable Snowman Outdoor Yard Decorations

Although the most popular outdoor abominable snowman Christmas decorations are inflatable decorations but there are a few other yard art items to choose from as well.

You can have your very own snow monster yard art decoration sign right in the middle of your yard or pair it with some other Christmas characters.

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The pre-lit Bumble figures are absolutely adorable but do keep in mind the smaller 18″ one is best in a covered area, like a porch, while the larger 60″ can be displayed front and center outside in your yard.

Abominable Snowman Christmas Decorations for Your Home

Of course you are going to not only want some abominable snowman Christmas decorations for your yard but also for indoors as well. The musical plush is really a must as it not only is a cute decoration but it’s something fun that both kids and grown-ups will love to play around with during the holidays.

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Abominable Snowman Christmas Ornaments

Looking for an abominable snowman Christmas ornament, specifically one that is Bumble the Abominable from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?

Take a look at these great ornaments featuring Bumble as well as some other abominable snowman ornaments.

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With these ornaments you could even make your very own Bumble or abominable snow monster themed Christmas tree. Pair the ornaments with other blue, white, and silver themed ornaments such as snowflakes or glittery ornament balls and you have the perfect themed tree.

The ornaments are also great for a Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer tree if you pair them with other other characters from the movie including Rudolph, Santa Clause, Hermey, and Clarice.

Do something fun and unique this year and check out these abominable snowman Christmas decorations for your yard or home this holiday season.

Mini Pink Christmas Trees

By Ann

A mini pink Christmas tree can add something a little different to your classic holiday decor.

Although some people may not think “pink” when it comes to Christmas, pink Christmas trees have actually become quite popular and there are so many ways you can incorporate these trees into your decorating.

You could with a whimsical theme and pair it with bright colors like purple and turquoise, make a “sweet” theme with a pink candy or treats theme, or you can simply just go with all pink for Christmas as these trees would go perfect with a pink Christmas tree skirt as well.

You don’t have to buy a large 7 foot Christmas tree but instead go with a tabletop or small pink Christmas tree and incorporate it into your other decorations. Be sure to check out all the small pink Christmas trees below to find one the perfect size for your decorating.

Mini Pink Christmas Tree

4 Foot Pink Tinsel Christmas Tree with Lights

This is a beautiful pink tinsel Christmas tree that comes with 70 clear lights that are pre-strung onto the branches.

This is a smaller tree at only 4 feet tall and 110 branch tips.

This small pink Christmas tree would be best suited sitting on the floor or on a larger table (keep scrolling down to find a great small table top tree). It does come with a matching pink three leg tree stand to really give it the monochromatic look.

The bottom of the tree measures 24 inches in diameter while the stand is approximately 7-8 inches around.

This tree definitely gives off a vintage vibe as it may even look like the pink version of a tree your grandma use to put up back in the 70’s.

Mini Pink Table Top Christmas Tree

This is a great miniature pink Christmas tree that would be perfect for using on a table or even a smaller dresser.

It measures 3 feet tall and comes with a three leg tree stand for easy displaying.

The branches are hinged so it only takes a few seconds to set up the tree and getting it looking perfect. The hinged branches are also nice for storage as takes up a lot less room than some other trees.

This is a very fun Christmas tree that could be used in a variety of different ways from placing on your coffee table to using on your desk at work. Add in a few ornaments and you have a pretty pink Christmas tree of your own.

2 Foot Mini Pink Christmas Tree

If you are looking for a slightly smaller pink tree, this one is only 2 feet tall but comes in the same type of style as the tree above.

It has the hinged branches and the tree stand base for easy display.

This is a pretty inexpensive tree as you could even buy more than one to display on a mantle or table in your home.

Pink Table Top Decorated Christmas Tree

Save yourself some time this year and check out this small pink table top Christmas tree that is already decorated.

The tree only measures 12 inches but it’s perfect for a desk at work or for a small coffee table or side table in your home. You can even use it to decorate your fireplace mantle along with a few other coordinating holiday decorations.

The mini pink tree has silver ornaments and pine cones on it and the bottom is a matching basket for the stand. It’s all ready to go the minute you get as you may just have to bend some branches to make it look perfect.

These pink trees definitely aren’t your typical Christmas tree but they can really add some color and whimsy to your Christmas decorations making your style really unique.

It could be a pink Christmas at your home or your work with any of these mini pink Christmas trees.

Over 25 Owl Christmas Ornaments You Need for Your Christmas Tree

By Ann

Looking for some new owl ornaments for your Christmas tree this year?

There are all kinds of wonderful owl themed Christmas ornaments from natural looking owls to fun and whimsical personalized owl ornaments.

You’ll find over 25 different owl Christmas tree ornaments below to fit any kind of style or theme you may have for your tree this year. These ornaments also make great gifts for anyone who loves owls.

Owl Christmas Ornaments and Sets

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These are just some of the different owl ornaments that you can choose from as there are plenty more to check out below.

Just from these ornaments though you can get an idea of just how many choices and styles you have for this decoration. From the realistic looking owls with feathers to the friendly little felt owl ornaments.

Snowy Owl Christmas Tree Ornaments

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&Snowy owls are such majestic creatures and really tend to represent the winter and Christmas season.

Snowy owls are such majestic creatures and really tend to represent the winter and Christmas season.

Anyone would be lucky to have one of these beautiful ornaments perched on their Christmas tree.

Personalized Owl Christmas Ornaments

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Having a personalized ornament just makes it a little more special, especially if it is a gift for someone or if you are buying it for your child’s annual Christmas ornament.

You can choose from one of the ceramic ornaments that the name is written on or check out the wood owl ornament which allows you to engrave both a name and date on the ornament.

Owl Family Ornaments

Most of the ornaments below are available in other family sizes (most range from 2-8 members) to fit your family perfectly.

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If your family loves owls or they hold a special meaning to your family, these owl family ornaments are perfect.

You can buy an ornament that represents your family or give one to a close friend or family member for a cute family ornament for their tree.

Most of the ornaments allow you to not only have your family’s names on it but you can also include a date so you can always remember this holiday.

More Owl and Owl Themed Ornaments

Here are even more great Christmas owl ornaments to check out.

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DIY – Owl Christmas Ornaments To Make

There are lots of different ways that you can make your own owl Christmas ornament.

If you are pretty handy with a needle you could always make your own felt ornament using a pattern online or one you design yourself. If you are a little less crafty than that you can use other items like pine cones, twigs or other craft supplies to make your owl.

An easy DIY owl ornament that I have actually made with my kids before is a pine cone owl ornament.

To make the pine cone ornament all you need is a few large pine cones, some felt material in your desired colors for the owl’s wings and face and then brown pipe cleaners for the owl’s feet.

You can find the template patterns for the ornaments over at LisaGriffith.com . You then just cut out the felt pieces and use a hot glue gun to make the ornament with the pine cone.

Then just let the glue dry and hang the ornament using ribbon or string. You can make a variety of these ornaments in different colors and styles and you can even give them as cute gifts to others.

You’ll find that any of these owl Christmas ornaments can fit in with a variety of different Christmas tree themes from a country or primitive themed Christmas tree to a nature themed tree to even a fun and colorful tree.

Whether owls hold a special meaning for you or a friend or family member or you simply just want an owl for your Christmas tree this year, any of these owl Christmas ornaments would add so much to your holiday decorating this year.

How To Hang Christmas Ornaments In Your Window

By Ann

You’ve probably seen the pictures on Pinterest or maybe even have had a friend or family member decorate their windows with ornaments, and now you want to give it a go this Christmas.

Christmas ornaments hanging in a window can be a nice way to not only decorate the inside of your home but open up your drapes and blinds and the ornaments can be seen from outdoors as well.

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Although having ornaments hanging in your window can have a big effect on your decor, it actually doesn’t take much to accomplish the task.

In fact, this is easily something even a beginner crafter or decorator can do with no problem.

The cool thing about hanging the ornaments is that you can choose from all kinds of different ornaments to make it fit the style of your decor. You can change it up with small and large ornaments or simply choose larger ornaments of the same size.

You can stick with a certain theme such as all pink and green Christmas ornaments or you can go with a bunch of different Christmas colors. You can even add in other decorations with the ornaments like glittery snowflakes or small packages wrapped up as Christmas gifts.

There are a few different ways that you can even hang the ornaments depending on what exact style you are going for. Here’s a real simple way that you can string the ornaments to hang in front of your window.

How To Hang Christmas Ball Ornaments From the Window

What You’ll Need:

Christmas ornaments of your choosing – extra large or regular size both work but you may need more of the regular size to fill in spots
Coordinating ribbon – a thicker ribbon of at least 2″ or even other material like tulle works as well
Floral wire or 28 gauge wire
Small Command hooks – you’ll need as many hooks as you have ornaments
Scissors

Directions:

Before you start cutting or hanging anything I recommend that you plan out what and where you are going to hang everything. This way you can properly space the ornaments and get the desired appearance without wasting too much time correcting mistakes.

I recommend that you have everything evenly spaced and vary the lengths of the ornaments as it may be too difficult to get every ornament to hang at the exact same length. With varying lengths you can have a better design and not have to worry about everything looking perfectly even.

Once you have it all planned out, cut the ribbon to the desired length for the ornaments.

Then, thread the ribbon through the top hooks of the ornaments so you can have both ends even over the top of the ornament. For things like snowflakes that may not have the top hook area you can use the wire to make your own hook to thread the ribbon through.

Take a piece of wire and fold it in half to form a loop at the bottom and then twist the wire several times to make the loop secure.

Take the ends of each ribbon (opposite the ornament) and wrap the wire ends around both the pieces of ribbon so that you just have a wire loop at the end.

Take your Command hooks and position each one where you want an ornament to hang in the window. Place the hooks on the window molding for the appearance.

Once you have waited the allotted time for the hooks to be secure (usually about 20-30 minutes), hang the wire loop at each end of the ribbon on the hooks.

If you would rather avoid using Command hooks or if you already have a tension rod in place in your window you could also simply tie the ribbon over the rod instead of hooking it on the Command hooks.

This also works well but it may get in the way of your drapes closing if you plan on opening and closing them every day. The hooks do really work better for not getting the way as much of any window treatments.

This is such a fun and festive way to decorate any of the windows of your home but looks extra neat on a larger front window or you can take the time and hang the ornaments in all the front windows for your home.

The Best Christmas Train Sets for Under the Tree

By Ann

One of the many holiday traditions that my family used to have during the holidays was setting up a grand Christmas train set underneath the tree.

There are lots of families that hold true to this tradition nowadays, but in the recent years the Christmas trains have improved so much and there are so many great trains to choose from.

So, how do you go about finding the very best Christmas train set for under your tree (or for just about anywhere in your home)?

I’ve done plenty of research on trains and have gathered up the best Christmas trains sets for under the tree to help you save some time shopping this holiday season.

The Best Train Sets For Under Your Christmas Tree

Lionel Polar Express Train Set

What could be better than having the Polar Express train chugging around your Christmas tree?

The train is battery powered and has an RC remote control so you can easily turn it off and on when you want. You’ll be amazed at how this train looks exactly like the one from the beloved Polar Express movie and book.

The set includes the Berkshire -style steam locomotive with the attached tender that reads “Polar Express.” It also comes with a passenger coach and an observation car.

It includes 24 curved pieces of railroad track along with 8 straight pieces. This is more than enough to make a circle around most Christmas trees but it can also be made into other shapes as well.

The train even features a working headlight as well as a realistic whistle and bell. Best of all you will even hear the train driver announce “I am the king of the North Pole,” and “All aboard! This is the Polar Express!”

This is a Ready to Play Set and is only compatible with these sets so keep that in mind before buying.

You’ll find that most Christmas train sets will run you a couple hundred dollars but since this is a smaller (but still high quality) set this is one of the cheaper train sets but also one of the most magical ones as the train takes the kids right into the North Pole.

Lionel Santa’s Helper Christmas Train Set

If you really want the spirit of Christmas with your train set, then this train featuring fun red and green cars with Santa’s elves helping along is the perfect choice for you.

Everything on the train is now controlled with a remote control from the direction of the train to the music and sounds that go along with it. And best of all the controls are easy to use that even kids can do it.

The set comes with enough Lionel Fastrack to create an oval that measures 40″ x 50″. There are 8 curved pieces of track and 10″ straight track piece as well as a Fastrack terminal section, which you’ll find is plenty to go around most Christmas trees.

The locomotive engine is a metal diecast that comes with a working headlight, real smoke that puffs out and realistic chuffing sounds.

You also receive 3 coordinating freight cars with Santa and presents and other fun Christmas designs. You’ll even find that the Christmas presents in the gondola are removable and can be placed as you want.

This would be a nice train for under the tree if you have kids in the house or you want something more on the whimsical and fun side for your train.

Lionel Hallmark Toymaker Santa Christmas Train Set

This is probably the ultimate Christmas train for under a Christmas tree, but do realize that it does come with a slightly heftier price tag than the sets above as well.

But with this train you get such a beautiful train that has so much attention to detail that you may just want to have the train out all year long.

In this set you get the 0-8-0 locomotive along with the tender, a boxcar, gondola, and a caboose. All of them are painted red with wonderful images from the Toymaker Santa and some swirling snowflakes.

In the locomotive you will even find a Toymaker Santa engineer that has different sayings when the train is on. Along with Santa you’ll hear the train whistle and bell as well as other fun train sounds.

There are even presents and elves that you can find in the gondola as well as some other neat surprises as well.

Here’s a closer look at the train cars to see the wonderful images and accessories.

The set includes 8 curved pieces of 0-36 Fastrack as well as 3 ten inch sections of straight pieces and the 10 inch section wall-pack terminal section. This is more than enough track to even go around larger Christmas trees.

This collaboration between Hallmark and Lionel trains truly produces one of the best Christmas train sets for both young and old.

Bachmann Industries Jingle Bell Express

If you are looking for a good Christmas train but something that fits your budget a little better than one of the Lionel trains above, check out this super cute Christmas themed train from Bachmann Industries.

This train is carrying all the sweets for last minute Christmas gifts as it chugs along the track. It has a fun Christmas theme from the gingerbread man and girl on the side of the box car to the red and green colored locomotive.

The set comes with a 0-6-0 steam locomotive that features a working headlight.

It also comes with the tender behind the engine as well as a single dome tank car, a box car, a quad hopper car and is finished off with a red caboose.

The train track is slightly smaller than the more expensive trains but still comes in at a reasonable size of 37″ x 48″ when placed into an oval shape.

This would be a top pick for a Christmas train if you are a beginner to trains or you simply just want a Christmas train under your tree that won’t cost you almost $300.

The Best Christmas Train Set for Toddlers and Young Kids

If you are looking to buy a Christmas train set for a toddler or you have any younger kids in your house, you could go with one of the trains above or you could go with one that may appeal more to them. You also won’t have to worry as much about them breaking a $200 train because these trains are cheaper and made for younger kids.

Lionel Disney Mickey Mouse Ready To Play Christmas Train Set

Mickey Mouse is taking over the duties of Santa and driving all these presents to good boys and girls all over.

This train is simply adorable and what little kid doesn’t love Mickey Mouse?

This is a RC remote control train that features an engine being driven by Mickey along with a gift filled tender with Donald Duck checking out all the presents.

The engine is pulling two cars which each have different Christmas scenes featuring Mickey and his friends.

Your child will be delighted with not only the sight of the train going around the Christmas tree but also with the realistic train sounds which also feature a whistle and bell. The engine even has the working headlight to light the path of the train.

This is really a must-see for any parents or grandparents who have younger kids and looking to find a Christmas train that is not only high quality and super great but will stand up to the play of a younger child.

Why Do We Set Up Trains Under the Christmas Tree? – A Look At This Holiday Tradition

You may have always wanted to have your very own train chugging along under your Christmas tree or maybe you have always had a train under your tree since before you can remember, but do you know where this tradition came from?

The tradition dates back over 100 years ago. Although no exact date can be pinpointed it started back in the early 1990’s that people started placing trains under their Christmas trees. This was around the same time that Lionel came out with electric toy trains.

It could of started with the popularity of these new electric toy trains as these were probably the number one gift that a child would want for Christmas. Once they got their train, it would get assembled right under the Christmas tree that morning. Some people simply thought it would go well around the Christmas tree stand .

It could also have to do with the fact that to most people Christmas represents coming home or spending time with your family, which back then would be done on a locomotive.

Just like a lot of other traditions, families soon started placing their trains under or around the Christmas tree every year and it took off as being a normal holiday tradition.

With the recent technology and some people trying to get back to “classic” Christmas traditions, trains under the Christmas tree has once again gained popularity as parents and grandparents share the tradition with their kids.

Whatever the reason you want a train for under your tree this holiday, make sure you buy one of the best Christmas train sets for under the tree so you can enjoy the sights and sounds for years to come.

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The Best Train Sets For Under Your Christmas Tree

Lionel Polar Express Train Set

Lionel Santa’s Helper Christmas Train Set

Lionel Hallmark Toymaker Santa Christmas Train Set

Bachmann Industries Jingle Bell Express

The Best Christmas Train Set for Toddlers and Young Kids

Lionel Disney Mickey Mouse Ready To Play Christmas Train Set

Why Do We Set Up Trains Under the Christmas Tree? – A Look At This Holiday Tradition

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