Beautiful Boughs

A simple bouquet of bare branches offers a chic and easy alternative to the customary Christmas tree.

Arrange the branches in a tall vase with a medium-sized opening, and pour in sand to stabilize the bottom. To keep the look modern, opt for ornaments in a limited palette, such as these silver and amber decorations.

See more photos in our Christmas decorations gallery.

  • Photographer: Ted Yarwood
  • Products: Amber ornaments, Putti; ribbon, Mokuba; bouquet, Michel Renaud of Toronto's Horticultural Design.
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