This tree happened because of a few intersecting elements: It was early summer and I really wanted a playful Christmas tree in my office. I rabbit-holed on Limited Too store nostalgia several nights before falling asleep. And, I wanted to make a ribbon tree without ribbon. Put it all together and my Boho Christmas Tree was born.
I know I’m not alone in wanting a Christmas tree up odd times of the year. That’s one great thing about social media; it’s really easy to other people who have the same particular style of weirdness that you do. However, I also know that when I put up a new Christmas tree in the middle of the year, I’m going to have to turn my laptop to an odd angle during Zoom meetings so that people don’t see it. There are always too many questions!
I really couldn’t help myself with this handmade boho tree though. I had been looking and happily remembering my tween dream of Limited Too stores, and it made me really want to make a floral tree with a similar graphic flower shape like they used to use in their logo. So the next day I pulled my white tree down and started decorating.
Boho Christmas Tree Blueprint
I roughly knew that I was going for a cheerful and bright boho vibe for this tree, so using my eight foot white tree with warm white lights felt like the right move. There’s so many warm, terra cotta toned boho Christmas trees out there that are beautiful, but I wanted one that felt less saturated.
A white Christmas tree is a great choice if you’re using a graphic and bold palette or décor. It can also be made to feel more youthful and playful. I love using a white Christmas tree as a base for a playroom tree or a really modern dining room tree. They’re so versatile, and bold choices work great on them.
Tree Base
I bought this woven tree collar from Target last year, and I love it. I looks great as is on many different decorated trees. And, when feeling funky, I’ve woven colorful yarn and trim through the hemp to add some cohesion and color to the collar.
Tree Topper
I’m obsessed with these flowers. After this tree comes down, they’re going to live on as my wall décor over my desk. I didn’t want to overdo the top of this tree with a fluffy spray of glitter or put a basic star on it. I wanted something that felt cohesive to the entire tree.
I arranged one of the flowers at the top of the tree, but then felt like it needed a little something extra. I wanted to give it leaves, but regular round leaves didn’t feel Christmas-y enough. And, I think part of the boho vibe is about mixing and reimagining things. So I added some glitter holly leaves to the flower to perk it up a bit. It still works with the tree, adds some drama, but doesn’t take away from the whole.
Ornaments
Ripped Fabric Bows: Like everyone else it seems, I’m loving the trend of covering a tree in bows. It’s a great throwback to Victorian Christmas trees, but feels lovely and fresh as well. I wanted to incorporate something similar, but really try to use things I already had. By ripping 2 x 18 inch strips of patterned cotton fabric, I made my own ribbon. It was cost-effective and gets some pattern and color on the tree. And the torn edges feel very bohemian and cool.
Glitter Stars: I knew I would need some filler for this tree. A hundred gold glitter paper stars work perfectly. I added white ribbon to hang them on and went to town. They add a little sparkly, tie in the flower centers, and warm up the tree’s color a bit.
Heart Baubles: Part of the plan for me with this tree was to keep costs down as much as possible and use items I already owned. I have a large collection of clear ornaments because you never know when you’ll need them. I painted the inside of them white. I love tone on tone with a tree, so making these white was an easy decision. Then I painted on a small heart in a rainbow of colors. The hearts stand out on the white background and I liked this tree having no set color palette. Including a heart in almost every color fills out the tree a little more.
Flowers: These are simple, simple flowers to make! I drew out a 9×9 inch flower shape, and traced it on several sheets of very heavy cardstock. I cut them out and then glued the fabric to them. I used fabric I already had and pulled it tight around the edge of the flower. So simple! Since you’ll never see the back of them, I didn’t stress about finishing the back side. I made them in an hour! They look gorgeous and cheerful and vibe-y. I foresee them having a long life span for multiple events at our house.
Where This Tree Works Best
Boho Christmas décor has been a trend for years, and I don’t think it’s going anywhere. It’s a style that’s open to interpretation and welcomes originality. You can create a super saturated, boho style that’s full of oranges and peach and mustard yellow. Or you can create a boho style that feels nineties and beachy. You boho how you wanna boho.
Want more colorful Christmas ideas, I’ve got a Pinterest Board for that!
This tree makes me happy, and frankly, that’s all I require of a Christmas tree. I love the flowers and the glitter and the cheerfully patterned bows. This might be the Boho Christmas tree that starts a whole collection for me.
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