Not Your Usual Christmas Tree

Christmas décor does not have to be the traditional reds and greens and jingle bells of years gone by. You don't have to stick to the same old designs year after year to celebrate the traditions of the past. Try bold colors, new techniques and give your home a holiday look that reflects you. Ditch the traditional red and green. Forget the muted ornaments. Try something new. Let your tree live boldly! <a href="http://www.houzz.com/">By Houzz</a> (Amy Renea)

Inject a little life into your space with wild rainbow colors, white branches and lime-green paintings of miniature trees. <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/833784/list/50-Ways-to-Wrap-Holiday-Gifts-in-Style">50 Ways to Wrap Gifts in Style</a> (Martha Layton Smith)

A classic tree shape isn't your only choice when crafting your holiday decor. This dress form at the Atlanta Home Show is a festive alternative! <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163397/list/50-Photos-of-Amazing-Holiday-Decorations">50 Amazing Holiday Decorations</a>  

Skip the greenery altogether and create a "tree" out of weathered strips of leftover wood for a shabby-chic color-blocked tree. Accent the look with a color-block garland and collection of white owls for a simple, pulled together look. (Holly Marder)

Perhaps you want to go a different route and ditch the traditional 3-D tree altogether. Simply string a tree outline on your wall, and add your advent packages to little lines strung between the illusory branches. <a href="http://www.houzz.com/">Browse 200K+ inspiring home photos</a> (Pullga)