The White Company’s founder lives by this rule-of-four when decorating her Christmas tree

The formula behind a fashionable festive scheme is simple, and it’s tried and tested by the experts

The White Company’s Christmas tree tips
(Image credit: The White Company)
Megan Slack
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The countdown to Christmas is on, and for some people, this includes a different type of equation. However, this sum is as easy as 1,2,3 (and 4). 

OBE and founder of The White Company, Chrissie Rucker, has revealed that the secret to a stylish festive scheme lies behind a rule-of-four – meaning you don’t exceed more than four types of decorations on your Christmas tree. 

Plus, The White Company sale is happening right now, so you can recreate Chrissie’s tree in all its entirety – for a price that is too gorgeous to refuse. Here’s everything you need to know. 

The White Company’s Christmas tree tips

(Image credit: The White Company)

‘I sort out our decorations on a large table each year and then try to do each tree slightly differently,’ Chrissie begins in the discussion of her Christmas decorating ideas. 

‘On the smaller trees, I keep them really simple using just one decoration, or a maximum of four that work particularly well together. On this pre-lift grand spruce (above), I love how the glitter hearts and snowflakes, walnuts, and alliums complement each other and are enough just together.’

The White Company’s Christmas tree tips

(Image credit: The White Company)
Symons Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree | £395.00 on The White Company 

Symons Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree | £395.00 on The White Company 

The tree in question is this Symons Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree that exhibits a thick, full shape that looks beautifully realistic. This tree is made from the most authentic-looking faux ferns and an organic-style tree trunk. The best part? This style will endure year after year. 


So, you have the tree, and you know the rules. But decorations are included in Chrissie’s secret? These are the only alternative Christmas tree ideas you need to know about. 

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Glitter Heart Christmas Decoration | £4.00 on The White Company

Glitter Heart Christmas Decoration | £4.00 on The White Company

While this Glitter Heart Christmas Decoration deserves a place amongst your four Christmas tree decorations this year, it is equally suitable for the mantelpiece too. 


This accessory will add a subtle sparkle to your Christmas stocking display and will look equally great hanging in the window. It’s understated but enough to stand as a stylish focal point that won’t overwhelm your scheme.  

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Mercury Walnut Christmas Decorations – Set Of 4 | £15.00 on The White Company

Mercury Walnut Christmas Decorations – Set Of 4 | £15.00 on The White Company

When traditionalism meets contemporary cool, you get the Mercury Walnut Christmas Decorations. These modern pieces similarly work effortlessly on a tree, but they are also the answer to your festive Christmas table decor ideas. 


The White Company recommends tying them around napkins for an elegant tablescape that will leave an impression on all who dine in your home over the coming month. ‘Tis the season, after all.  

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Megan Slack
Megan Slack

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes, before becoming H&G's News Editor in April 2022. She now leads the Celebrity/ News team.

Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US whilst studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site.

Megan currently lives in London, where she relocated from her hometown in Yorkshire. In her home, she experiments with interior design trends and draws inspiration from the home decor ideas she observes in her everyday work life. Her favorite pieces include her antique typewriter and her expansive collection of houseplants. When she isn’t writing, she is browsing London’s coffee shops and bookstores to add to her ever-growing library, taking over the open shelving in her apartment. 

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