As we approach the 25^th, the countdown to a much-anticipated visit from Jolly Old Saint Nick is officially on. Whether you’ve been on your best behaviour this year or you’re proud to be on Santa’s naughty list, there’s no denying the fact that Christmas is in the air. With the holidays upon us, it’s also time to trim the tree and usher merriment into your humble home. From sparkling and modern to traditional and festive, here are a few Christmas tree decorating ideas to suit your design tastes.

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Use artificial snow, twinkling lights and metallic ornaments to bring your tree to life: Try capturing the beauty of a winter wonderland by adorning your Christmas tree with tiny lights and frosty ornaments. Meanwhile, delightfully sprinkled fake snowflakes helps to channel the great outdoors, and transform an otherwise typical tree into a snowy masterpiece.

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Adorn your tree with glimmering gold and Tiffany blue shades: Although the essential red and green décor may instantly bring Christmas to mind, switching to soft metallics and pastels can create a modern and ultra chic tree. Stick to shiny gold ribbons, pale blue garlands and silver trinkets for a beautiful tree sure to impress your inner fashionista.

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Turn to playful pom-poms for a new twist on garlands: Traditional tinsel may be making a splash everywhere, but updates on this holiday classic are certainly a trendy move. Try trimming your evergreen with gold Christmas lights and strings of fuzzy red and white pom-poms.