Tree decorating tips

The holidays never cease to creep up on us year after year. Before you know it, it's time to go out and purchase another tree, stand it up in your living room for all to see, and begin the decorating. Here are some tips on decorating your tree to make it more of a routine and to help you make the most beautiful arrangement you've seen in years.

• Artificial trees are starting to look more and more realistic these days. Try being eco-friendly, and see if you find one that suits you.
• Research different types of trees to find the style that you like most and that looks best in your home.
• Start with lights, then garlands, then decorations such as tinsel.
• Try to limit your overall design to three or four main colors at most.
• Use Christmas round ornaments as filler near the inside and then more decorative ones near the ends of the branches.
• Don't overload your tree with unique ornaments. You can purchase a stand to hold your special collections, which will help beautify the rest of your home.
• Try new things such as dried or silk flowers, jewels, small candles, ribbons, children's decorations and handmade garlands.

You may already have a large assortment of Christmas round ornaments, the balls that are available at retail outlets in bulk. But on Christmas, basic round ornaments can only go so far. You should try more intricate and detailed designs such as unique ones that are round or handmade Christmas candy ornaments. The Winsome Collection at Rhyn-Rivet includes Christmas candy ornaments with peppermint and candy cane designs. These pieces will bring spirit to your tree and become a conversation piece immediately. You can even collect Rhyn-Rivet pieces to keep as family heirlooms. See our accessories department for a tree display stand to feature your favorite porcelain masterpieces.