A Lilly Pulitzer Christmas

Lilly Pulitzer Christmas Tree Skirt

 

I have been looking for new Christmas tree collars or skirts for my two large trees I will be putting up. I found a wicker one recently that I love.

Under the Christmas Tree

Scalloped Wicker Christmas Tree Collar with Bow

Does anyone remember back in the day using a sheet of fake snow under the Christmas tree as a skirt? Trust me, it was not a good look. (They still sell it - it's called an artificial snow blanket). What you put under the tree has come a long way, with not only beautiful tree skirts, but unique tree collars. Here are some great choices. 

Wicker for the Christmas Tree

Rattan Christmas Tree Cuff

 

You have likely noticed the proliferation of Christmas tree collars in recent years. I am totally on board - I think they have a wonderful natural and organic look. Fabric tree skirts tend to be dust collectors, tripping hazards and pet magnets. I love this wicker one!

Christmas Tree Collars

Terrain

What Is a Tree Collar?

A tree collar is a sturdy circular base that wraps around the bottom of the tree, effectively hiding the tree stand out of sight. It gives the illusion that your Christmas tree is resting inside a woven basket or metal basin, yet the tree collar doesn't have a bottom, so it won't collect water if you have a fresh tree.

Christmas Tree Collar High/Low

Beachcomber Tree Collar

 

I am starting to plan my Christmas decorating here at CCC. Tree collars for the Christmas tree have become very popular, eclipsing the traditional tree skirt. I definitely prefer them. Both of course are designed to cover the ugly tree stand. Fabric tree skirts tend to be magnets for dust bunnies and pet hair and are always getting out of position and wrinkled. They also pose a tripping hazard. Tree collars always look good and are zero maintenance. They are a modern choice, and in natural materials like wicker or sea grass, lend a beachy vibe that I love.