Ten Hot Southwest Christmas Tree Decorating Tips

The Southwest, with its vivid color and vibrance, provides a fun and creative theme for Christmas tree decorating. Here are ten easy southwest Christmas tree decorating tips for inspiration.

1. The red and green of chillies make the perfect holiday motif. Decorate a Southwest themed Christmas tree with ornaments which feature chili peppers.

2. Decorate a tree with Christmas ornaments which feature cactus. Christmas ornaments featuring cactus with ribbon bows tied around them are cute for Christmas. These days, there are so many different types of Christmas ornaments to choose from, you are sure to find some choices for southwest Christmas tree decorating.

3. The above ideas can also be translated into Christmas tree garland. Decorate a garland with tiny cactus and chili ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree. Add some bells to the garland for sound effects.

4. See the link at the end of this article for chili pepper light fixtures which fit over normal Christmas lights, adding a southwestern touch to Christmas décor.

5. Also check out the link following this article for chili pepper Christmas lights. These illuminated chili peppers draw attention to your southwest Christmas tree decorating theme.

6. A Christmas tree skirt is another opportunity to express a southwest Christmas tree decorating theme. Use a skirt with southwest imagery such as desert, night sky, cactus etc. The twinkling southwest sky ties in well with a Christmas theme.

7. Cowboy boots also fit in with southwest Christmas tree decorating. Buy some cowboy boot Christmas ornaments. Another idea is to arrange some cowboy boots under the Christmas tree.

8. Cowboy spurs also bring to mind the southwest. Complete a southwest tree decorating theme with ornaments in the shape of cowboy spurs.

9. Of course the cowboy idea would not be complete without mentioning a cowboy hat. You can even find Christmas tree toppers in the shape of a cowboy hat.

10. For a funny twist, decorate Christmas figurines of Santa by adding a cowboy hat. You can find miniature cowboy hats at a craft supply store.

Living in the southwestern states is certainly not necessary for southwest Christmas tree decorating. It is a great idea if you are from the southwest or you simply love the southwest region. Christmas imagery often centers on northern themes such as snow and evergreens. It is about time for some southwest Christmas tree decorating to redress the balance.