I start decorating the windows first
When I decorate I start by going through all of my old Christmas decorations, those class decorations that breaks I go to a department store, ie: Target or K-Mart, to purchase them.
I start decorating the windows first. I like color lights around the windows. Then I put clear lights on the tree.
I have the star put on and the tree skirt. I place ornaments around the tree skirt, such as baby Jesus, etc.
On the fireplace I put three stockings with names on them and I stuff with small gifts. The final touch is ornaments on and around the mantel.
