I live in an apartment, so I generally use a small 3-ft plastic tree. I've collected Hallmark ornaments since I was 12 or 13, so I use those. They are random & have no pattern...though I do prefer their fairy ornament collection. There is no time schedule for putting that up....generally whenever the Christmas spirit hits me. I also put up my stocking, my boyfriends stocking & my dog's stockings (yes, they have their own stockings)

I also generally help decorate my parents house. We do this the weekend after T-giving. My parents have this huge fake tree that really is gorgeous. We decorate it with Marroon & Gold with clear lights. Decorating their house is a whole process as we seriously create a winter wonderland atmosphere--my favorite being the 6 foot Lighted Angel that goes ON THE ROOF!!