The Christmas Tree Book: The Step-by-Step Guide to Buying and Decorating Your Tree with Lighting, Ornaments, Ribbons, and More!

by Cassie Kitzmiller

Overview

Interior designer Cassie Kitzmiller shows you how to decorate the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos for design inspiration!
 
Have you ever found yourself staring at your bare Christmas tree wondering: How many lights am I supposed to put on my tree to prevent dark spots? What exactly is supposed to go on the top and how am I supposed to get it to stay in place? How do I get my tree to look full and beautiful? What should I put on my tree and in what order? What am I supposed to do with all this stuff once the holidays are over?
 
In The Christmas Tree Book, author and interior designer Cassie Kitzmiller pulls from over a decade of professional holiday decorating experience to provide you with everything you need to design your best looking Christmas tree ever! Throughout the book, Cassie shares with you the materials, techniques, and time-saving shortcuts that she uses to design show-stopping trees.
 
Included in The Christmas Tree Book:

• Choosing between real and artificial trees
• Selecting a decoration theme
• Picking out ornaments, garlands, tree toppers, and more
• Closely-held industry designer secrets!

Whether you’re a Christmas novice starting out on your first tree or a seasoned veteran looking for a bit of inspiration, The Christmas Tree Book has you covered. No matter your skill level, if you’re thinking of decorating this holiday season, this book is an essential guide to an amazing Christmas tree in your home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510752108
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	11/19/2019
Pages:	136
Sales rank:	732,026
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Cassie Kitzmiller is a Licensed Interior Designer, author, an undercover Christmas elf, and momma to three wild and wonderful boys. With a degree in Interior Design, national NCIDQ licensing, and over ten years of professional Christmas decorating under her belt, Cassie is the girl in the know when it comes to decorating a beautiful Christmas tree! She lives in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Let's Get Decorating 1

Chapter 1 Introducing Your Personal Tree-Decorating Elf 3

Chapter 2 Defining Your Look 9

Chapter 3 Tools and Techniques 17

Chapter 4 Selecting Your Tree 25

Chapter 5 Lighting Your Tree 31

Chapter 6 Adding Movement 39

Chapter 7 Uncovering the "Designer Secret" to a Great Tree 45

Chapter 8 Adding Focal Points 53

Chapter 9 Hanging the Ornaments 59

Chapter 10 Designing a Custom Topper 65

Chapter 11 Coordinating Your Base 75

Chapter 12 Finishing Touches 81

Chapter 13 Tree Inspiration and Ideas 89

Bonus Chapter: Putting It All Away 113

Custom Christmas Tree-Decorating Checklist 117

Words from the Author 121

Acknowledgments 123

Product Shopping Directory 125

About the Author 127