For interior designer Javier Burkle, Thanksgiving tradition goes beyond turkey and football. This weekend is also about kicking off the Christmas season, starting with trimming his multiple trees.
This year, he’s got five — four inside, one out.
“Choosing a tree is super personal. I like to mix things up — some real, some fake. It’s all about finding what you love,” Burkle said.
Each tree also has a theme, bringing in elements of the room’s décor. In the formal living area, for example, hunter-green and orange ornaments correspond to jewel tones in the pillows. Fruits and pinecones add a festive flair.
“You want the tree in your entry to be a focal point.”
To complement a moodier vibe in the dining room, Burkle opted for Asian, hand-painted ginger jar ornaments and burgundy ribbon. Real green wreaths with color-coordinated bows hang from the back of chairs.
“I also put wreaths in windows, doorways, and in front of mirrors. They’re like framed works of art,” he said.
Tree No. 3 is in the den. “It’s the most casual, combining metallic gold and silver.”
Yet another tree is in Burkle’s closet. “There’s a story behind every ornament. It’s a very personal collection of my little treasures.”
The fifth and final tree is in the backyard — an artificial one that can withstand the weather. The made-for-entertaining patio also sports a mix of greenery and poinsettias.
“We’re very lucky in Texas that we still get to enjoy the outside in December,” he said.
Read on for more tree ideas guaranteed to fulfill every Christmas dream.
Barbiecore
Think pink. It’s fun, funky, festive — not to mention, totally on-trend.
A Cowboy Christmas
Fueled by a Thanksgiving Day win, Cowboy fans have plenty of options to create a sporty blue- and silver-themed tree.
Dill Pickle Tree
According to German-American lore, pickles in a tree will bring good luck for the rest of the year.
Minimalist
Beauty in its simplicity. A few lovely ornaments plus some ribbon and garland allow the greenery of the tree to take center stage.
Monochromatic
Have a favorite color? Go for it. You can’t go wrong coordinating your tree and décor around a single shade.
Americana
Perigold’s all-American red, white, and blue tree comes complete with twinkling lights.
Pastel Ombre
Balsam Hill’s Denali White Christmas tree transforms any room into a pastel-perfect winter wonderland.
Over-the-Top Tree
Leave it to luxury retailer Neiman Marcus to offer what just may be the season’s most extravagant Tannenbaum. Priced at a whopping $29,000, this 12-footer — originally designed by Jim Marvin for the White House in 2012 — features 14,000 white lights and 936 glass bubblegum ball ornaments.
