How To Decorate A Contemporary Christmas Tree

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Choose your lights

Unwind your string of lights. LED lights are a better option that regular fairy lights. If one LED bulb goes out, the rest will still work unlike fairy lights. Although they are more expensive, are much more energy efficient and safer as they stay cool to the touch. They will also last longer so you won't have to buy a new set every year.

Step 3: Attach lights to the tree

Find the end of your string of lights and twist a piece of wire around the last bulb. Wind the wire around the top of the tree to secure the lights to the tree. You may need to stand on a stool or step ladder to reach the top of the tree.
Separate the wires at intervals and push the branches of the tree between them to ensure the lights stay in place.

Step 4: Drape the organza

Take a roll of white organza and cut the fabric in half along the length of the material. Gather the fabric all the way down the roll. Wind a piece of wire around the end of one strip and attach it to the top of the tree. Drape the organza in a spiral around the tree all the way to the bottom, placing one strip after another. Lay it on roughly at first and then tidy it up once it is in place. Twist a piece of wire around the ends and secure it to the tree.

Push white painted birch twigs in between the branches of the tree for a beautiful wintry effect. You can buy these from any florist in a number of colours.

Hang icicles and snowflakes on a few of the branches, spreading them evenly around the entire tree. You can rest some snowflakes on top of the branches further in towards the tree trunk to add depth.

Drape beaded garlands onto the tree in between the other decorations spacing them evenly.

Step 5: Hang baubles

Thread some wire through the bauble and twist it onto a branch. Use clear glass and silver baubles to carry on the wintry theme. Hang them anywhere you like, including on the birch twigs, to fill in any gaps on the tree. Leave any special baubles you have until last and give them pride of place in a spot where they will stand out.