When it comes to festive décor, Christmas trees are the ultimate expression of a home’s holiday style. No matter what makes this time of year special to a homeowner, having a themed tree is a great way to express your seasonal style. These 10 trees from The Cottage Journal Christmases past feature themes ranging from classic winter scenes to coastal Christmas dreams—and everything in between.
- “Joy to the World”
The sound of Christmas carols is a sure sign that the Yuletide season has begun. Inspired by the uplifting classic “Joy to the World,” this tree sports a motif of musical notes and gilded crosses, which are perfectly complemented by a color palette of brilliant golds and rich reds.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
