formula for a kids' Christmas tree you won't want to hide in the back room When kids' ornaments are naturally multicolored and busy, the trick is to choose just two main hues to anchor the whole look. For this tree, we went with red + blue-bold, classic, and perfect for letting the handmade pieces shine without competing. From there, layer in ornaments that bring shape + texture. For a kid's tree I like to pick ornaments that look a little vintage or "kidish". Think: long icicles for length, striped red and white glass ornaments for shine, golden toy horses to keep it playful and beaded trees to keep it looking "homemade". The mix keeps the tree feeling intentional instead of chaotic. My rule of thumb? • One ornament per foot of tree. So an 8' tree needs eight of each ornament at least to feel full and balanced. To make it sentimental and elevated, I always sprinkle in a few black-and-white photo frames of the kids. It pulls the whole story together and feels so chic. And for a true kids' tree, I skip the heavy pine picks and keep it playful. This tree just got a simple jingle-bell garland for a pop of color and texture— and a classic, simple star on top to finish it off. A kids' tree... but make it curated, magical, and totally display-worthy. Fr dehartdesigns kidstree christmasdecor LTKmomlife LTKHoliday