Assembling and decorating your Christmas Tree – real or faux – is a skill! And in this podcast episode I’m speaking with Christmas decorating expert Annie Bloom from Visual Empire.

Annie is a serious festive expert. She’s responsible for some of the most stunning Christmas displays across Australia, so she definitely knows her stuff. Chances are you’ve seen her work in places like Westfield shopping centres and the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney.

This chat is part of our special Christmas mini-series of At Home with Lauren Keenan, which is brought to you in partnership with BIG W.

Annie shares her pro tips on Christmas tree decorating, including where to place lights and baubles. And we also talk about what to do if you don’t have a lot of room for a tree in your home, there is a solution!

And just like interiors, there are also trends when it comes to Christmas decorating. We cover off some of the most popular ones you need to know about this year.

If you loved this episode make sure you catch the others in this series. You can listen here. It’s a surefire way to get into the Christmas spirit!

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