ShelterPop Video: Expert Tips for Decorating a Stylish Christmas Tree

You've finally regrouped after the Thanksgiving hubbub, so do you know what that means? You're already behind schedule in decorating for Christmas.

In many households the tree is the most important element of holiday decor, and a lot (I mean a lot) of thought goes into these coniferous beauties. Personally, I've had everything from the classic fir with antique ornaments to the plastic silver tree with colorful balls. Since I love all styles, I always want to try something new. It got me thinking: What are some decorating tips to get the most beautiful tree on the block?

I turned to Elaine Griffin, interior designer and author of Design Rules: The Insider's Guide to Becoming Your Own Decorator, for her expert advice. We chatted on the phone, captured on video (below). Elaine and I discussed the hot topics of this holiday: Christmas tree color trends, decorating on a budget, spicing up your age old theme, how to start from scratch and the ultimate question: To flock or not to flock?