This farmhouse Christmas tree is dressed in neutral ornaments and navy velvet ribbon for a charming Navy & Green theme—simple, cozy, and full of character.
Hello friends—this post has been in the works for a while, and I’m so happy to finally share my finished tree. I’m late posting because I started the season feeling uninspired and didn’t want to buy everything new. I loved last year’s decor, so I reused most of it, only adding a few fresh touches: a “Merry Christmas” sign, a new tree collar, a tree skirt, and navy velvet ribbon.
- I was hesitant to shop for all-new decorations, so I leaned on pieces I already owned and mixed in a few new accents like navy ribbon and a simple tree skirt.
- Instead of staging faux presents, I waited for real gifts to arrive after Black Friday/Cyber Monday and wrapped them with paper I already had. I only bought a couple of rolls, which helped reduce waste and kept my gift-wrapping stash under control.
Using what I had and wrapping real presents with existing paper made this my favorite tree yet.
Layered base: basket collar + tree skirt
I’d wanted a basket-style tree collar for a few seasons. This year I found one on sale and paired it with a navy tree skirt to create a layered, textured base. The combination of a woven collar and a velvet skirt adds depth and reinforces the navy and green color story.
Ribbon and ornaments
I introduced navy with a few plaid ribbons saved from a previous year and new navy velvet ribbon to update the look. Velvet is a strong trend right now and brings a soft, luxe contrast to the rustic farmhouse elements.
All ornaments were items I already had. I used DIY wooden sign ornaments I made last year and a variety of vintage and distressed wood-style ornaments collected over time. Big, weathered wood-and-white ornaments give the tree a farmhouse feel and add contrast to the navy accents.
I shared the decorating process on Instagram stories, and I plan to compile a short video from those clips so you can view the step-by-step here later.
Cotton stems and lamb’s ear picks from last year’s tree were used again to fill gaps and create a soft, wintry texture—cotton looks like small puffs of snow and pairs well with neutral ornaments.
For the tree topper this year I swapped my usual sign for a “Merry Christmas” sign—an easy, unexpected topper that keeps the look casual and farmhouse-chic.
Gift wrapping and embellishments
I used green-and-white wrapping paper with a classic, thick stock that looks polished under the tree. My favorite approach to embellished gifts is to repurpose decor: small faux wreaths from seasonal dollar bins, old ornaments, or handmade wood-slice tags make each package special and reduce extra purchases.
I often attach these small decorations to gifts with burlap ribbon for a natural, cohesive look that coordinates with the farmhouse tree style. DIY wood-slice ornaments are an easy, rustic embellishment if you enjoy crafting.
Finishing this big tree brought me so much joy—navy will always be my go-to accent, and pairing it with green and natural textures created a cozy, timeless look that feels both festive and personal.
For more ideas, see my coordinating Navy & Green Christmas mantel for how to carry this palette through other rooms this season.
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