Meghan Markle's new festive special, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, has made its debut. Filled with traditional Christmas inspiration, it's fair to say the show has got me in the true festive spirit. Inspiration is everywhere you look, from the garlands wrapped around window frames to the charming ornaments gracing every corner.
While you can pull plenty of festive decor ideas from the episode, it was Meghan's timeless Christmas tree that I instantly fell for. Neutral yet enticing, she covers her tree in gold decorations, keeping the design simple but statement enough to shine from afar.
Meghan begins the look by wrapping twinkle lights around the back of the tree, slowly bringing them to the front, and ensuring each branch has a bulb at the end. She explains that the secret to a good Christmas tree is making sure each branch is illuminated at the end, as the light will fill the entire room.
She then moves on to the fun part – decorations. Opting for a variety of dainty baubles and ornaments, Meghan keeps the color palette simple but elegant, covering the tree in warm gold hues.
A timeless Christmas decorating style, metallics are a classic at Christmas. Whether it's gold tinsel or a silver bauble, metallic decor catches the light and creates that all-important ambience and glow in the darker hours.
In the case of Meghan's tree, the gold ornaments shine amongst the greenery, evoking a nostalgic feel without straying into the kitsch or overwhelming. A restrained, tasteful take on decorating, Meghan's tree is the perfect balance of old and new. It has both a stylish, elevated feel, balanced with familiarity, the ultimate recipe for a good Christmas tree.
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Recreating Meghan's Christmas tree look is more than simple – scatter as many warm twinkle lights and gold ornaments as you can, just remember to balance them out amongst the branches.
The perfect array of styles, this elegant set of gold and white decorations will bring an enduring, delicate feel to your tree.
Perfect for breaking up the dark notes of greenery, create a warm glow with this gold sequin bauble.
Dainty and delicate, this charming leaf ornament feels so similar to Meghan's decor. Hang it wherever you see fit for a wintry feel.
You'll notice Meghan's tree features a gold acorn, much like this charming glass style designed by Old World.
Give your tree a nostalgic feel with this charming jingle bell garland, designed to bounce off the light and glow all season long.
No tree is complete without lights. These warm bulbs are perfect for creating ambience, much like Meghan's design.
Meghan's Christmas tree is simple, but sophisticated. Covered in dainty gold ornaments, it's a lesson in decorating with restraint without compromising on warmth or charm.
