Golden Christmas Tree

A golden Christmas tree doesn’t have to be a full evergreen in the corner, shedding needles and taking up space. Sometimes it’s a simple frame of metal, light catching on its edges, holding a few ornaments like small moons.

This one sits on a windowsill between potted plants, steady and quiet. Outside, the city looks washed in winter—gray buildings softened by a pale sky. Inside, the gold and white ornaments hang in clean lines, reflective enough to borrow a little of everything around them: window light, terracotta pots, the muted room.

I like decorations that feel settled rather than loud—things that don’t try to outshine the season, just keep it close. This kind of tree is more suggestion than spectacle. It leaves room for the everyday: leaves leaning toward the glass, a sill that collects dust, the slow shift of afternoon light.

If you’re looking for a Christmas setup that fits a small space, or just a calmer mood, a minimalist tree like this can be enough. A handful of ornaments. A bit of shine. A pause in the middle of winter that feels warm without needing to say much.