We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Before you toss that scraggly lump of limbs that used to be your Christmas tree on the side of the road, think about recycling it instead. Plenty of state sanitation departments have guides for consumers on how to discard unwanted trees for recycling, but environmental site Earth911 has created a search-friendly Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member stephaniepoli from the Su Casa group: The black and white tree in my office got a mini makeover this year. I decided to incorporate a little pink and gold. With all the alternative ornament colors I've been seeing I'm surprised that black is still so unpopular. I ended up spray painting the bulbs, then added marabou feather trim. I found the Read more

In case you can't make it to Paris to windowshop in person, I thought you might like a peek at the Chanel window that's currently decked out for the holidays. I love the white palette used throughout the window, and the dolls in their little Chanel suits add a childlike charm to the look. To create something similar at home, use thick tagboard to create the tree. An exacto knife or hole punching Read more

Now that the Thanksgiving leftovers are all eaten, many of you are turning your attention to your Christmas trees. I, for one, plan to go tree shopping this weekend. Before you head into the woods or onto the tree lot, arm yourself with my handy tree-sizing guide! All you need is a measuring tape and some simple math skills, and this guide will help you pick a tree that's just right for your Read more

From turtle doves to tuxedoed penguins, birds abound in holiday decorating. Better yet, birds belong in trees, making them perfect fodder for ornaments. Whether you like your feathered friends on the folksy side, such as these Ceramic Ball Christmas Ornaments ($40-100), or in modern motifs, there's a bird ornament to suit every flight of fancy. Check out my picks below. Read more