If you have a collection of Christmas ornaments passed down through generations that must go on the tree every year, I get it; my household is the same. Each year, a box of about 100 jumbled ornaments is brought down from the attic, and every single one is placed on the tree. It's certainly a sentimental way to do it, but if you're going for style, it's probably breaking several 'bauble rules' worth knowing about.
Whether you have a three-foot or twelve-foot tree, the right bauble ratio comes down to three main factors: the size and shape of your ornaments, the amount of lights on your tree, and how 'full' you want it to look. And yes — there's method to the madness. Following these bauble rules is crucial to ensuring your Christmas decorating ideas feel curated, not cluttered.
