Whether you're decorating your first Christmas tree or your tree of many years needs a "sprucing" up, these ideas can help you have a beautiful, elegant tree by reusing what you already have! To begin, the only real investment after the purchase of your tree will be the lights.  For the most elegant look, I suggest white lights.  White lights are classic, serene, and elegant.  If that's too dull for you, go for a single color.  For a more fun, casual look get the multi-colored.  I never recommend blinking lights inside the house.  Too busy!    Now, for the free decorations!  You probably have the makings of some great ornaments around your home already-- you just didn't know it!  A lot of everyday items can be turned into ornaments-- you just need to see them in a new way.  Here's how! ... 12/13/2010