Christmas is truly magical in our home, and one of our favorite traditions is decorating trees—lots of trees! We have eight trees that are fully decorated and another six trees that are adorned with just lights. Every room gets its own tree, and each one has a unique theme.

This year, you might notice some of our trees are missing garland or ornaments on the bottom foot. That’s thanks to our young and energetic cats, who think our trees are their new playgrounds! But even with these adjustments, our trees bring the same festive joy.

Let me take you on a tour of our tree collection!

The Main Tree: A collection of Memories

At the heart of our Christmas décor is our main tree, a majestic 9-foot beauty in the dining room. This tree is special because it holds all the ornaments we’ve collected over the years. Every ornament tells a story—from our annual tradition of buying an ornament to represent a significant event, to sentimental pieces passed down through the family. It’s a timeline of our life together, and it’s always the most meaningful tree to decorate.

Themed Trees Across Our Home

Origami Tree (Foyer, 5′)

The first stop is our foyer, where a 5-foot tree greets visitors. This tree is adorned with delicate origami ornaments, a nod to one of the most important moments in our lives. When Nathan proposed, he presented me with 1,000 origami cranes—a Japanese tradition that grants a wish to the recipient. This tree celebrates that cherished memory and the love it represents.

Race Tree (Workout Room, 7′)

Our workout room features a 7-foot tree celebrating our love for running. This tree is decorated with ornaments we’ve collected from the races we’ve completed, many of them Disney-themed sneaker ornaments. It’s a fun reminder of the miles we’ve run and the memories we’ve made crossing finish lines together.

Craft Tree (Craft Room, 5′)

In my craft room, a 5-foot tree sits on shelving in the bay window. This tree is decorated with hand-crafted ornaments and past year’s package toppers. It’s a creative and colorful display that makes the space feel festive and personal.

Cat Tree (Living Room, End Table Tree)

One of my favorite trees is our cat tree. This end table tree holds photo ornaments of every cat we’ve owned—18 in total! It’s a touching tribute to all the furry friends we’ve loved over the years. We fill it out with other cat-themed ornaments that capture the personalities of our current and past kitties.

Lanai Tree (5′)

Out on the lanai, we have a tree with a natural, outdoorsy theme. It’s decorated with items like berries, pinecones, and poinsettias, blending perfectly with the surrounding greenery.

Disney Pin Tree (Living Room, End Table Tree)

Another end table tree in our living room is dedicated to Disney Christmas pins. Over the years, we’ve collected a variety of festive Disney trading pins, and this tree is the perfect way to display them. It’s small but bursting with character and nostalgia.

Sports Tree (Master Bedroom, 7′)

Our bedroom has a 7-foot pencil tree that reflects our shared love of sports. Nathan is a University of Miami fan (green), and I cheer for Ohio State (red), creating a perfectly balanced tree. We’ve also included ornaments representing Florida Gulf Coast University, where we both work.

Chef’s Tree (Nathan’s Office, 7′)

Finally, in Nathan’s office, a 7-foot pencil tree pays tribute to his love of cooking. This tree, which used to be in our old house’s kitchen, is now right at home in his office. It’s adorned with ornaments featuring food and cooking themes—a playful celebration of his hobby.

A Home Full of Christmas Cheer

Each of our trees tells a story, representing pieces of our life, hobbies, and memories. From the meaningful main tree to the whimsical themed ones, decorating them all is a labor of love that fills our home with holiday spirit.

How do you decorate for the holidays? Do you have themed trees or special ornaments that hold sentimental value? I’d love to hear about your traditions in the comments below!