Designer feed: Christmas tree edition

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I’m swept up in the season and ogling all the ways designers are decorating their trees. When you think about it, a Christmas tree is really just a giant, temporary houseplant with tinsel. Why don’t we do that more often? (Small programming note: Designer Feed will be back after the new year with lots of inspiration for starting 2016 with a beautiful, organized home. Happy holidays to you!)

Christmas with my people❤️🎄

A post shared by Reath Design (@reathdesign) on Dec 21, 2015 at 9:11pm PST

1. Those rich green drapes have never seemed more gorgeous than when backing Frances Merrill‘s gorgeous tree. Pour a mug of hot cocoa for me, I’m on my way over!

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remember when @chanelofficial had red flocked trees outside their store for the holidays? well, we created a major mantel styling moment on the blog today with @pier1 in homage! #pier1love #ckholidaystyle #drama

A post shared by cassandra lavalle | cocokelley (@coco.kelley) on Dec 12, 2015 at 6:42pm PST

2. Think I still have time to pull this off? I can see this delightful crimson tree next to my 3-footer. Cassandra LaValle (aka Coco + Kelley) always has must-steal seasonal decorating ideas.

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She's almost done. @holli_thomas_studio photobombing as usual. #tannenbaum #christmastree @blitzensdotcom

A post shared by Lindsay Pennington (@lindsaypennington) on Dec 15, 2015 at 11:52pm PST

3. One word: feathers! I could stare at this tree by Lindsay Pennington for hours. There’s a treasure on every bough.

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I'm not sure what I created or how it came together, but I like it. I think?

A post shared by Erica Chan Coffman (@honestlywtf) on Dec 16, 2015 at 4:06pm PST

4. For when a wreath seems too traditional, Erica Chan Coffman has created something magical but unexpected to hang in its place. She posted a ton more ideas on her site, too.

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Bright and Merry. Xk #art #holiday #installation #tree #yochaimatos

A post shared by Kelly Wearstler (@kellywearstler) on Dec 20, 2015 at 7:03pm PST

5. Sure, it’s unconventional, but count on Kelly Wearstler to subvert a classic tree and make me like it.