This tree gets its elegant look from blue deco mesh, chinoiserie ribbon, ginger jar ornaments, blue-and-white ornaments, oversized white ornaments and white berry sprays. The good news is that most of the impact comes from a handful of statement pieces rather than dozens of expensive ornaments.
Money-Saving Tips
Before buying anything, shop your own decorations first!
One of the best bargains for tree decorating is wired ribbon. Stores such as Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnn (where available), Craft Outlet, and local Christmas shops frequently put ribbon on sale for 40–50% off throughout the holiday season.
Also, ask if they have ribbon remnants. Many stores sell the leftover pieces from ribbons they used in their own display trees or custom decorations. These shorter rolls are often deeply discounted and are perfect for making bows or ribbon loops. Since a single tree usually only needs a few yards of each pattern, remnants can save a significant amount of money while allowing you to use higher-end ribbons that might otherwise be outside your budget.
Using sale ribbon, remnants, and decorations you already own is one of the easiest ways to create a designer-looking tree without paying designer prices.
Shopping List
| Priority | Item | Suggested Quantity | Budget-Friendly Link | Budget Notes |
| 1 | Royal blue deco mesh | 2 rolls | https://www.amazon.com/s?k=royal+blue+deco+mesh | Two rolls provide the flowing ribbon effect seen throughout the tree. |
| 2 | Blue & White Chinoiserie wired ribbon | 1 roll | https://www.etsy.com/search?q=blue+white+chinoiserie+ribbon | Use for the large bows. One roll is enough for a 7–7½ ft tree. |
| 3 | Navy satin wired ribbon | 1 roll | https://www.amazon.com/s?k=2.5+inch+navy+satin+wired+ribbon | Layer behind the patterned ribbon to create fuller bows while using less expensive specialty ribbon. |
| 4 | Blue & White Ginger Jar ornaments | 1 set | https://www.amazon.com/s?k=blue+white+ginger+jar+ornaments | These ornaments establish the chinoiserie theme. |
| 5 | Blue & White plate and teacup ornaments | 1 set | https://www.etsy.com/search?q=blue+white+chinoiserie+ornaments | Mix plates, teacups and ginger jars for variety. |
| 6 | Blue patterned ball ornaments | 1 set | https://www.amazon.com/s?k=blue+white+christmas+ornaments | Purchase one coordinating set rather than several different collections. |
| 7 | Large matte white ornaments | 4 or 6 (only if needed) | https://www.walmart.com/search?q=large+white+christmas+ornaments | Purchase only if you don’t already own large white ornaments. |
| 8 | Royal blue ornaments | 1 box | https://www.walmart.com/search?q=royal+blue+christmas+ornaments | Adds depth and helps fill the tree economically. |
| 9 | White berry sprays | 4 or 6 | https://www.craftoutlet.com/collections/christmas-picks-and-sprays | Separate larger sprays into smaller clusters for better value. |