TikTok user @regmolina's genius Christmas tree decorating hack has captured the hearts of millions. The West Village resident's clever trick, which makes the iconic Empire State Building appear as the perfect crown for her indoor tree, has been viewed over 2 million times and liked more than 611,000 times in just days.
The video, set to the holiday classic "It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," pans across a fully decorated Christmas tree standing in front of a large window. Initially, it seems like the tree is missing a topper, but as the camera moves into position, the tree is revealed to be precisely aligned with the Empire State Building – its glittering peak perfectly situated above the tree, giving the illusion that the landmark is a part of the indoor display.
The clever trick has been met with praise from viewers, many of whom have declared @regmolina the unofficial winner of the holiday decorating season. "Ok you won," one viewer joked. Others couldn't contain their envy over the lavish New York setup, saying things like "I'd be insufferable if this was my Christmas tree topper" and "Some people just live in New York."
The Empire State Building's official TikTok account even responded with a request to reshare the lighthearted clip to its own grid. The simple yet effective trick has been hailed as a game-changer for indoor Christmas decorating, and @regmolina is reaping the rewards of her creative genius.
If you're struggling to find the perfect tree topper or just want to add some wow factor to your holiday display, take note: sometimes all it takes is a little bit of creativity and a clever use of perspective.
The video, set to the holiday classic "It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," pans across a fully decorated Christmas tree standing in front of a large window. Initially, it seems like the tree is missing a topper, but as the camera moves into position, the tree is revealed to be precisely aligned with the Empire State Building – its glittering peak perfectly situated above the tree, giving the illusion that the landmark is a part of the indoor display.
The clever trick has been met with praise from viewers, many of whom have declared @regmolina the unofficial winner of the holiday decorating season. "Ok you won," one viewer joked. Others couldn't contain their envy over the lavish New York setup, saying things like "I'd be insufferable if this was my Christmas tree topper" and "Some people just live in New York."
The Empire State Building's official TikTok account even responded with a request to reshare the lighthearted clip to its own grid. The simple yet effective trick has been hailed as a game-changer for indoor Christmas decorating, and @regmolina is reaping the rewards of her creative genius.
If you're struggling to find the perfect tree topper or just want to add some wow factor to your holiday display, take note: sometimes all it takes is a little bit of creativity and a clever use of perspective.
I love how people are freaking out over @regmolina's Christmas tree hack 
The Empire State Building thingy is such a clever idea, who knew you could make it look like the iconic landmark is literally on top of your tree? It's all about perspective, right? 
And honestly, I'm low-key jealous too 
- I mean, who wouldn't want to have an NYC setup in their living room during Christmas?! 
The way the video pans out and makes you feel like you're standing there is just magic 
. Definitely a great example of how creativity can take something ordinary and turn it into a showstopper 
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! I mean, who wouldn't wanna make their indoor tree look like the Empire State Building? It's a genius move, plain and simple. And can we talk about how much better it looks on her tree than most of us could ever hope for in real life 
? The views are insane and the likes are even crazier – I guess you could say she's got a winning holiday decorating strategy 
. regmolina's christmas tree hack is literally the simplest yet most genius thing i've seen all year 
. who needs fancy decorations when you can just play with perspective? 
and btw, @regmolina's got some serious holiday vibes going on 
It's so simple yet genius. I mean, who wouldn't want their indoor tree to look like the Empire State Building is perched on top? 
I'm definitely going to have to try this out for my own tree decorating this year... or maybe I'll just buy a mini Empire State Building as a tree topper. 
! i mean who needs a fancy expensive tree topper when u can just use the empire state building as one?! 
. i'm def gonna try this out on my tree ASAP 
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, and it doesn't have to break the bank!
️. The way it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside is just too adorable 
. And can we talk about how relatable it is when people say they'd be "insufferable" if this was their tree setup? 
. Anyway, I'm definitely going to try this out on my own tree (or maybe just use it as inspiration) 
. It's amazing how something that looks like it was done by a pro can actually be achieved with just some creativity and a bit of perspective-shifting skills 
. I mean, who needs expensive or fancy decorations when you can use the iconic NYC skyline to add some wow factor to your tree? 
I've been struggling to find the perfect tree topper for years, and now I have a genius solution right in front of me 
Thanks for sharing your talent with the world, @regmolina! You're definitely the queen of Christmas decorating 
regmolina's a total genius 
And honestly, who wouldn't want an Empire State Building crown on their tree? 
It's just a fun way to get into the holiday spirit. I'm def trying this out on my own tree this year... might just become my new go-to trick! 