Michelle Pfeiffer introduced a new vibe to Christmas decor with an Instagram photo of her Christmas tree last year. She took a selfie in a black turtleneck sweater with the tree in the backdrop, and one can immediately notice its unique look. “‘Tis the season,” her caption read.
Although it looked unfinished with no ornaments or tinsel, Michelle’s tree was actually all done and set for the festive holiday. She opted for a minimalist look, featuring only tiny lights and not even a star on top. The 66-year-old may have just started a trend as her fans took a liking to the tree in the comments.
Fans react to Michelle Pfeiffer’s Christmas tree that has no ornaments
Michelle’s tree selfie did numbers with over 90,000 likes, and fans shared their thoughts about the low-effort decor in the comments. “This is what mine looks like, but with my Stephanie Zinone star at the top,” someone wrote in solidarity. “Beautiful,” another quipped.
Some preferred to go all out with their Christmas trees but complimented Michelle’s regardless. “I am an ornament person. The more ornaments the better for me! I’ll bet yours is just as beautiful,” a third person noted, while another said they would give the simple look a try.
Are people putting less effort into Christmas trees?
Head of Celebrity Style at Homes & Gardens Megan Slack noted that people are starting to explore beyond the typical expectation of a Christmas tree. Rather than general opinion, factors like personality and house design now influence festive decoration; like in Michelle’s case, she decorated to match the minimalist look of her house.
She also made use of lights that can be repurposed for any time of the year, which is in line with design expert Lena Gieransika’s advice to opt for fairy or string lighting. They create a warm atmosphere and can be wrapped around houseplants, portraits, or furniture.