I'm Over Ultra-Perfect Christmas Trees – Richard Gere's Eclectic Display Convinced Me That the Best Decorations Don't Take Themselves Too Seriously

Richard's tree is a reminder that even celebrity Christmas decor can be warm, playful, and perfectly imperfect

Richard Gere
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Writing about celebrity style (inevitably) brings the opportunity to discover the world's most impressive Christmas trees, often designed to showcase the heights of luxury.

While these spectacles will always impress, there's something about more personal, pared-back trees that resonates with me the most. I love to see a celebrity design a tree that looks as though it could belong in any 'normal' home.

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Richard Gere’s tree proves that holiday decor isn’t about perfection or competing for the most extravagant display.

Even as someone who writes about the world's most spectacular trees for a living, his is one of the most memorable. It's refreshing to see a display that feels approachable, playful, and entirely authentic. This is the kind of inspiration you can recreate with your own style, and it'll no doubt still feel just as special.


Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.