How long does it take to decorate a beautiful Christmas tree?! I’m putting it to the test!
In this video, I’m decorating one Christmas tree in 2 hours... while the tree beside it took me 2 DAYS using my full 9-step Christmas tree decorating process. The truth is, the 2-hour tree can still be beautiful… but when you take the time to work through my full decorating process, you can create something with so much more depth, texture, dimension and visual interest... the kind of luxurious, professionally decorated Christmas tree you see in my Christmas home tours and reveals every year. Here I am showing you what is possible when you understand the process... and helping you decide how much time and effort YOU want to put into creating your own Christmas magic.
Now grab yourself a cup of hot chocolate, turn on some Christmas music and let's see what happens when we give a Christmas tree a little more LOVE!

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In this video, I’m showing you exactly what changes when you slow down and give your Christmas tree the attention it deserves, including:
✨ How I place Christmas ornaments for balance
✨ How to create depth and dimension on a Christmas tree
✨ How to use Christmas ribbon, bows, picks and sprays
✨ How to layer Christmas decorations for a professional look
✨ Why extra Christmas lights make such a difference
✨ How to create a fuller, more luxurious Christmas tree
✨ Why connecting different Christmas decorating elements creates visual flow
✨ How the same ornaments can look completely different depending on how you use them

CHAPTERS
00:00 2 Hours vs. 2 Days: How Long Does a Christmas Tree Take?
00:32 Why Some People Skip Christmas Decorating
01:18 My 9-Step Christmas Tree Decorating Process
01:35 The 2-Hour Christmas Tree Challenge Begins
02:52 How to Place Christmas Ornaments on a Tree
03:15 How to Create Balance With Christmas Ornaments
03:40 How to Make a 2-Hour Christmas Tree Look Beautiful
06:06 How I Place Christmas Ornaments for Balance
06:28 Why I Add the Christmas Tree Topper First
07:42 Using Christmas Finials to Add Dimension
08:21 One Hour Into the Christmas Tree Challenge
09:04 How to Reassess & Balance Your Christmas Tree
09:21 Adding Christmas Ornaments Deep Into the Tree
10:16 Adding a Christmas Tree Topper & Bow
11:08 The Difference Between a 2-Hour & 2-Day Christmas Tree
11:37 How Ribbon Creates Flow, Depth & Texture
12:14 Why the 2-Day Christmas Tree Looks So Luxurious
12:50 The Christmas Tree Lighting Step You Don't Want to Skip
13:21 Adding Extra Christmas Tree Lights
14:22 The Difference Extra Christmas Lights Make
15:16 How I Create a Christmas Tree Skirt
16:50 When to Add Christmas Picks, Twigs & Greenery
18:15 My Christmas Tree Decorating Tutorials
18:46 How Picks, Sprays, Ribbon & Bows Transform a Tree
20:25 The Finished 2-Hour Christmas Tree
20:32 Can You Create a Beautiful Christmas Tree in 2 Hours?
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🎬 Credits:
—Edited by Dorian Tucker
—Filmed by Calebe Severo
Music: Epidemic Sound