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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Hannah Ziegler

Breaking the Minimalism Myth: How Joni Mitchell Uses a Snowy Canvas and Whimsical Textures to Redefine the Timeless Holiday Home

Joni Mitchell.

The frosted Christmas tree look is one that, in our opinion, never goes out of style, and Joni Mitchell has just confirmed our take.

The music legend shared a snap of her tabletop tree to her Instagram page, and we had to stop and admire the collaged arrangement she has put together on the snowy branches. Novelty ornaments sit pretty among white lights, while an angel tree topper and lush, red skirt add texture, making for some excellent Christmas tree ideas.

To recreate this look (it's never too early to start planning for next Christmas), start with a frosted tree like this one from Wayfair (which also happens to come pre-lit). For a traditional look like Joni's, we love this two-way option in red and white, also from Wayfair.

Finally, add some playful touches, like this adorable plaid Teddy ornament and some organza wired ribbon to make bows, and you've got yourself a charming and personalized tree that is certain to transcend trends.

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'What I love about Joni’s approach is that she’s successfully reclaiming the 'flocked' look from its association with the heavy kitsch of the 1980s and repositioning it as a sophisticated, high-texture neutral for the modern home,' comments Megan Slack, the head of Celebrity Style at Homes & Gardens.

''By treating those snowy, light-catching branches as a blank, sculptural canvas for a thoughtfully 'collaged' ornament collection, she proves that maximalism doesn't have to feel cluttered or overwhelming; it can feel deeply curated.'

Ultimately, Joni's tree is a brilliant reminder that when you lead with personal storytelling and tactile variety, even the most nostalgic holiday trends can feel entirely avant-garde and timeless. Our 2026 Christmas decor vision board begins here.

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