When it comes to decorating for the holiday season, the base of my Christmas tree is usually the last thing on my mind. It’s always hidden beneath presents and gift bags, so I never thought twice about replacing the hand-me-down tree skirt I’ve been using for years.
But this year, I realized I’d been suffering from what I can only call “Christmas skirt blindness.” When I brought it down from the attic, I finally saw how tired it looked – and how much it was bringing down the overall look of my tree. So I’m swapping it for something more robust and on-trend: this woven $16.99 Christmas Tree Collar from ALDI.
With its woven hyacinth material and light, neutral color, this tree collar adds a touch of rustic yet elevated style to your Christmas tree ideas. Like a sleek vase for a fresh bouquet, it provides a stylish foundation upon which the tree, its lights, and its decorations can shine. Its natural weave complements the fresh elegance of the tree perfectly – giving the whole display a cohesive, sophisticated finish.
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This season’s Christmas trends are guiding us towards effortlessly elegant decor displays with natural charm – just like the cozy and inviting aesthetic of the Little Women Christmas trend – and woven tree collars can easily help achieve that look. Their natural weave invites a level of charming, textural appeal that flat tree skirts can’t replicate.
Looks aside, woven tree collars serve a practical purpose, too – they conveniently conceal the base of a tree. Most variations are tall enough to hide the tree stand and water reservoir for a real Christmas tree – or, for an artificial tree, they can hide support legs much better than traditional skirts. Woven tree collars won’t wrinkle or get pushed out of position like tree skirts either. Instead, they stay sturdy in place, giving your tree a stylish spot to stand tall in any room of your home.
A tree collar might not be the first thing you add to your tree, but it’s the finishing touch – without which the base of the tree looks bare and unfinished. I’m of the opinion that no tree should go without one.
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If you can’t get to an ALDI to shop its Weekly Specials, I have rounded up all my favorite alternatives to create that same rustic look that is both natural-looking and elevating.
Merry Moments
Christmas Tree Collar – Water Hyacinth
From its textural charm to its natural elegance, this woven tree collar from Merry Moments at ALDI is a must-have decor feature for your Christmas set up. It’ll ensure a clean, stylish look at the base of your tree while hiding any unsightly details – all for less than $20.
West Elm
Woven Tree Collar
This woven tree skirt features a stylish basketweave pattern that adds to its overall appeal. Since this collar conveniently opens up into two parts, it’s easy to add or remove from the base of any tree. This collar is sure to ground your Christmas tree display with textural elegance.
Target
Christmas Water Hyacinth Scalloped Tree Collar
Not only is this tree collar stylishly woven by design, but it also features a scalloped edge which adds to its overall appeal. Together, these details nod to the coastal Christmas trend and invites some summertime charm into the home during the cold holiday season.
Walmart
Woven Hyacinth Christmas Tree Collar
Just like the ALDI tree collar, this variation features a thick water hyacinth weave that brings unique textural detail to the base of the tree. Unlike the ALDI pick, however, this tree collar is finished in a deep brown color, further grounding its design with classic elegance.
Anthropologie
Square Rattan Basket Tree Skirt
This square variation is neatly woven with rattan, giving it a naturally elegant texture. And with its defined shape, it’ll create a stunning visual at the foot of your Christmas tree.
McGee & Co
Braided Wicker Collar
Aside from its natural wicker weave, this tree collar features a small yet significant braided detail at the bottom – a detail that makes this collar that much more visually appealing. This tree collar can set the scene for a stunning holiday display that’s both naturally charming and refreshingly different.
As for the tree itself, ALDI happens to have loads of accessories that can adorn your tree with elegance for an unbeatable price – including this wooden beaded garland strand that can tastefully complement your tree’s evergreen branches.
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