How Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Nailed the Rare Blend of Playful and Elegant Christmas Tree Design – And Made It Replicable
Selena and Benny combine glass ornaments, white lights, and citrus accessories for a collaged look that is trendy yet timeless
Decorating the Christmas tree is perhaps one of the best group holiday activities, and Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have proven it with their layered approach to collaging their tree.
The couple recently shared a clip to Instagram of them adorning their tree with ornaments, and we had to take a moment to admire the glass ornaments, white lights, and multi-colored accessories, which all tap into the ever-popular nostalgic Christmas trend. Needless to say, it's giving us some fabulous Christmas tree ideas.
To get the look, collect an assortment of playful and elegant pieces; this citrus garland (from McGee & Co) is a great match for the orange decor Benny and Selena put on their tree, while these glass ornaments (from Magnolia) add a dainty, delicate touch to the robust pine tree.
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Create a real winter wonderland with this pre-lit frosted tree; I'd decorate it using plenty of glass ornaments and red ribbons for a luxurious look.
In one very clever move by our other favorite tastemaker, Shea McGee, this strand blends citrus with layered greenery, rich berries, and silvery eucalyptus. Consider it the elevated, more dimensional take on the orange-garland trend – still natural, just a touch more polished.
This gingerbread ornament looks good enough to eat – and even better styled high on the tree where everyone can actually see it. If you prefer something more cottage-coded, there’s a second version. Each one lights up, adding a warm glow beside your string lights.
Mercury glass is usually the star of the show on its own, but here, Joanna Gaines ups the ante with gold-etched pine needles and wintry botanical motifs layered over top. The painterly effect gives the entire treescape a richer, more storied presence.
These subtle yet clear Christmas lights provide an understated take on a holiday classic. Unlike brighter options, they offer a soft twinkle that blends effortlessly into your space, allowing your red and gold ornaments to shine.
With their fluted edges and nostalgic silhouettes, these ornaments muse the ones you probably remember from your grandparents’ tree – only better, catching light in a way the originals never could. They’re available in blue, but the amber reads truer to the warm golden story we’re after.
'Selena and Benny's Christmas tree perfectly balances whimsy and sophistication. The thoughtful layering of textures, colors, and ornament shapes creates a dynamic yet cohesive look that feels both nostalgic and fresh,' comments Megan Slack, the head of Celebrity Style at Homes & Gardens.
'Every detail, from the choice of glass ornaments to playful garlands, shows how intentional styling can elevate even a modest tree into a stunning centerpiece. It is an excellent example of how a carefully curated approach to holiday decorating can be both visually striking and entirely replicable at home.'
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Hannah is Homes & Gardens’ News Editor, with a focus on celebrity style and entertainment content. She got her start in media as a digital editorial assistant at ELLE Canada, and has since written about lifestyle and culture for publications such as Nylon and i-D.
Her love of film is rivaled only by one with a great soundtrack, and she hopes to someday decorate a Nancy Meyers-worthy kitchen.