Christmas Baubles and Ornaments

Keep one dominant finish, matte or shiny, and add just one contrasting effect: glitter, mercury glass effect or kaleidoscope. Two shiny effects competing for the light dull the tree.

On a firm branch, close to the trunk, rather than at the tip where they make the foliage droop. Metal stags and pine cones need a secure hook.

In their box or a compartment box, heaviest at the bottom. Wrap glitter or mercury-effect baubles one by one, as they mark when rubbed.