The 1980s were the decade where maximalism reigned supreme – a celebration of bold, bright colors and exuberant ornamentation that was fiercely individual. That aesthetic, which is now 40 years old, championed breaking away from tradition to embrace color and creativity.
For me, ‘more is more’ sums up that joyous period perfectly. While Christmas tree trends have since become more grounded and coordinated, we went back through the Instagram archive and found exactly the inspiration we needed: actors Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern’s boldly decorated Christmas tree from last year. Minimalist Christmas decorating enthusiasts, look away now.
