6. Poinsettias
First introduced to the United States in 1825, poinsettias have become an unmistakable symbol of the Christmas season. This tree features layer upon layer of the festive flowers—from oversize blooms bursting from the branches to delicately painted ornaments and miniature silver wreaths that reflect the glittering lights.
![“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")
