Christmas tree

Keep your fresh or potted Christmas tree looking its best throughout the festive season!

If a real Christmas tree isn't available to you this year, try one of these alternatives.

The wonder over choosing and bringing home a freshly chopped tree never gets old.

If you’ve already got a tree or are planning on getting one soon, here’s how to keep your Christmas tree fresh for longer, from the team at Misa Christmas Tree Farms

White, gold, blue, pink or traditional green – branch out with a new specimen this year From fluffy pines to bold blue and soft pinks, if you’re in the market for a new Christmas tree, these are our top picks! Birch forest LED light tree, $329, from Galtons Christmas World. Home of Christmas 2.4m majestic […]

Whether it’s dripping with orchids, peppered with hydrangeas, completely adorned with sunny-coloured flowers or decorated with the dried variety, these five floral Christmas trees are blooming with inspiration  We are so lucky to enjoy beautiful summer flowers at Christmas time. Jess Britten’s floral Christmas tree uses hydrangea, cosmos, dahlias, scabious, achillea, delphinium and cow parsley […]

Candy-coloured hues stand-in for traditional red and green to ignite festive feelings and summery celebrations The traditional green and red or frosted white and gold colours may call forth those Yuletide feelings and prompt the need to break into raucous rounds of carols, yet we can’t help but feel our summery Kiwi Christmas deserves something […]

Everyone has a spare ladder hanging out in the garage. Drag it out, it has a Christmas role to play this year. Erena Te Paa shows us how A wooden ladder is the perfect fit for this minimalist, handcrafted look. Make sure it has rungs on both sides. Fasten fishing wire to your chosen baubles […]

Channel the beach and seaside bliss in this simple, yet beautiful, natural Christmas look A single repeated decoration on the tree echoes the simplicity of this room decorated in calm greys and rich woven texture. The mood A few simple touches make this neutral sage and cream living room feel festive without disturbing the atmosphere […]

From blue branches to floating trees made from baubles, our favourite stylists and creatives share their Christmas style secrets and how they’re decorating their Christmas trees this year Erena Te Paa The queen of elegant, beautifully executed DIY projects has proved once again why she holds this title. Erena Te Paa‘s floating Christmas tree is […]

Say ‘so long!’ to sparkly red and green – channel a contemporary Christmas theme with a touch of terrazzo Timeless terrazzo in shades of brown and beige adds an earthy feel to a neutral yet welcoming space. The tree We’re still loving the trend for all things terrazzo so made some air-dried clay decorations with […]

Take your cue from Mother Nature this Christmas and incorporate a palette of bright blooms into your festive decor New Zealander’s are lucky enough to have a summer Christmas. Therefore instead of wintry snow-capped trees, pine cones and holly, we get to make the most of summery, bright blooms for our Christmas decor. Here’s how:  […]

Soft gold and burnt orange Christmas decorations are a sophisticated pairing. Alex Walls shows us how to give this retro colour combination a modern take A Kiwi Christmas has no sleighbells ringing, chestnuts roasting on an open fire or Jack Frost nipping at your nose. However, there is a warm glow from our summer sun […]

“Green just doesn’t cut it anymore,” a design influencer told Good Morning America in response to why black Christmas trees are trending this year Black Christmas trees are the latest trend and people are confused Last year it was pineapple Christmas trees and this year it’s black Christmas trees. It seems that traditional green pines […]

Make sure your tree shines the brightest this Christmas by placing your fairy lights in just the right place. Here are three tried and true methods Here are the 3 best ways to hang Christmas tree lights  Fairy lights are the essential base element when it comes to dressing your Christmas tree. The traditional ‘wrap […]

These top tips for how to keep your Christmas tree alive will ensure it looks just as good on Christmas day than it did when you first put it up Here’s how to keep your Christmas tree alive and looking good until Christmas day If properly cared for, a tree will keep reasonably fresh and […]

Thinking of switching up your Christmas tree style this year? We’ve rounded up our favourite creative and quirky alternatives that are easy to make at home Felt Take 1m thick felt and draw a tree shape onto it, using our image as a guide. Cut and attach to your wall using picture strips. Add a […]

It’s a Christmas debate of old; to buy a real Christmas tree or an artificial Christmas tree this year? We examine the pros and cons of each option Should you buy an artificial Christmas tree or a real Christmas tree? Artificial Christmas tree advocators will wax lyrical that they are saving the planet by not […]

With towering trees and custom made features from Paris Kris Jenner’s latest Christmas creation is truly spectacular. We take a tour of her festive home See inside Kris Jenner’s outrageous Christmas style Six towering nut crackers, five giant evergreen trees, three mechanical reindeer and one life-size custom made glass bear. This may sound like a crazy […]

Forget fussing about with wrapping paper and keep it classy with one of our four clever hacks to hide that unsightly Christmas tree base 1. Hessian sack This is a great choice for a tree that is exposed from all sides. Measure how long and high the hessian will need to be to cover your […]

For 76 years Kiwi families have completed their Christmas with trees from Misa Christmas Tree Farm. See their tips for keeping your tree perky and fresh Misa Christmas Tree Farm gives us their top tips for tree care It was, and still is, a rite of passage for Misa children to work at the Misa Christmas […]

From child’s play to family legacy; discover the special story behind this inner city Christmas tree farm that spans 76 years Meet the family behind this treasured Christmas tree farm It was, and still is, a rite of passage for Misa children to work at the Misa Christmas Tree Farm each December. The Auckland landmark […]

Wall hangings are bang on-trend – what better way to get festive this Christmas? How to Get three pieces of brass tubing in different lengths (or use wooden dowels spray-painted to suit your colour theme). Fold lengths of wool in half and cut to your desired hanging length, then loop onto each rod by passing the […]

Forgo a traditional pine or artificial Christmas tree for these creative alternatives Getting twiggy with it Arrange twisted willow (or similar) in a large jar. Twist battery-operated seed lights around branches. Thread on dried or fresh flowers (we used ‘Chinese Snowball’ viburnum). Add decorations. Get the look: White stool, $85, from Flotsam & Jetsam; hanging […]

If sophisticated pared-back luxe is your yule of choice this year then turn to the dark side with black-as-night gift wrap and accessories offset by a gleam of gold This delectably moody setting is all about scale and simplicity. The grand living room with its high ceilings, large fireplace and dark walls provides the perfect […]