Christmas tree decor isnāt one-size-fits-allāmineās a chaotic mix of nostalgia, weirdness, and zero coordination (sorry, Pinterest purists
). This year, Iām ditching the āperfectā matching baubles and leaning into what makes the holidays fun: quirky, personal touches that make my tree feel like mine. Hereās my messy, magical planāplus why itāll beat any store-bought setup.
First, the basics: A real pine tree (needles everywhere, but the smell is worth it
) with warm white lights (no neonāweāre going for ācozy cabin,ā not āgas stationā). Then, the star of the show: custom vape-themed ornaments! I glued tiny VAPORESSO pods (empty, duh) to glittery baubles, added ājuice flavorā tags (mango, mint, blue razz ![]()
), and even hung a mini āNo Burnt Hitsā sign (a vaperās prayer). My friend laughed, but letās be realānothing says ā2025ā like blending holiday cheer with my favorite hobby.
Next, nostalgia overload: Hand-me-downs from my grandmaāchipped ceramic angels, a teddy bear ornament thatās older than my phone, and a āBabyās First Christmasā bauble (Iām 28, no shame). These beat fancy decor because they come with storiesālike how grandma cried when she gave me the angel at 5.
Finally, the chaotic extras: LED candy canes (my cat thinks theyāre toys
), a mini Santa hat on top (lopsided, of course), and a string of popcorn (I burned half of it, but the charred bits add ārustic charmā).
Why overcomplicate it? The best trees arenāt perfectātheyāre messy, personal, and full of joy. This year, my tree will smell like pine, look like a rainbow exploded, and remind me of the things (and vapes) I love.
Whatās your must-have tree decor? Do you go classic or chaotic? Drop a commentāI need to steal more weird ideas. Happy decorating! ![]()

