Gemma Collins displays huge frosted Christmas tree after revealing her plans to ... trends now Gemma Collins has showcased her huge frosted Christmas tree, despite telling how she's cutting back on décor as she doesn't 'feel Christmassy'. The former TOWIE star, 41, took to Instagram om Thursday to show her and her team putting up the large spruce in her Essex home. Gemma was no doubt making an active effort to get into the festive spirit as she told how she'd been struggling to do so with everything 'going on' amid the cost of living crisis. Festive: Gemma Collins has showcased her huge frosted Christmas tree, despite telling how she's cutting back on décor as she doesn't 'feel Christmassy' However, Gemma appeared to push through her feelings as she filmed her stunning tree being put up, with some of her team even seen under the tree as they put it into position. While another of her pals was spotted with an armful of tangled lights as they prepared to decorate the tree. A number of presents were seen dotted around the room, which were presumably being used for extra décor. Looking good: The former TOWIE star, 41, took to Instagram om Thursday to show her and her team putting up the large spruce in her Essex home It comes as Gemma recently said on her podcast that she's been struggling to embrace the festive season due to the current climate, adding that she's putting 'pressure' on herself to feel Christmassy. She said: 'I’ve got to just talk about one thing that’s going on. I don’t feel Christmassy. I don’t know why I don’t feel Christmassy. 'I’ve been watching the Christmas movies, I’ve been eating the mince pies and I’ve even put in my phone for Santa Claus to give me a call. I’ve done it all. Christmas: Gemma was no doubt making an active effort to get into the festive spirit as she told how she'd been struggling to do so with everything 'going on' amid the cost of living crisis Prep: Gemma filmed her stunning tree being put up, with some of her team even seen under the tree as they put it into position 'I’m putting a huge amount of pressure on myself to feel Christmassy but at the end of the day there’s a lot going on out there. Cost of living crisis and people’s electricity going up.' Detailing how she's changed her festive décor this year, she continued: 'I normally light my house up like from The Grinch but even I’ve cut back this year. 'I just feel like there’s a vibe in the atmosphere and it doesn’t feel Christmassy.' She added: 'I’m normally Mrs Santa Claus and love everything to do with Christmas but this year it doesn’t feel the same. Tough: It comes as Gemma recently said on her podcast that she's been struggling to embrace the festive season due to the current climate, adding that she's putting 'pressure' on herself to feel Christmassy Feelings: 'I normally light my house up like from The Grinch but even I’ve cut back this year. 'I just feel like there’s a vibe in the atmosphere and it doesn’t feel Christmassy' 'There’s so much going on out there regarding people can’t pay their bills and people’s mortgages have gone up. It doesn’t feel right this year to have a big over the top Christmas. 'I hope the spirit kicks in for me as Christmas is two weeks away.' It comes after Gemma postponed her plans for an elaborate wedding to fiancé Rami Hawash due to the cost of living crisis. The reality star was due to tie the knot with her businessman beau in what she called an 'out of this world wedding, after confirming their engagement last December. But now it seems that Gemma has had a change of heart as she told how it's not 'the time to be spending millions on a wedding' with thousands of people in the country struggling with bills amid the soaring energy rates. On hold: It comes after Gemma postponed her plans for an elaborate wedding to fiancé Rami Hawash due to the cost of living crisis Speaking to The Mirror, the self-proclaimed diva ensured she was still getting married, but instead of splashing the cash on the big day, the nuptials may well be a quieter day. When asked if she was still planning her wedding she said: 'Nah, not at all. Because I just think it ain't the time to be spending like millions on a wedding you know?' Hinting that she may even elope with her love, she continued: 'It's not the time, it will happen, to be honest my life is always like I'm on the stage anyway. Plans: The reality star was due to tie the knot with her businessman beau in what she called an 'out of this world wedding , after confirming their engagement last December 'So when I get married I'll probably just do it in peace and quiet.' And while the TV personality is scaling down her nuptials, she's also cutting back on Christmas as she told the publication that it's the 'smallest things in life' that mean the most to her. Reflecting on the current climate, she added that it's 'really tough out there' for people , suggesting that it's not the value of presents that is important, but the moment it creates, adding that she's opting for 'sentimental gifts' this year. Considerate: Gemma has had a change of heart as she told how it's not 'the time to be spending millions on a wedding' with thousands of people in the country struggling with bills amid the soaring energy rates Delay: When asked if she was still planning her wedding she said: 'Nah, not at all. Because I just think it ain't the time to be spending like millions on a wedding you know?' One day: Hinting that she may even elope with her love, she continued: 'It's not the time, it will happen, to be honest my life is always like I'm on the stage anyway' She also noted that in these 'scary times', she's requested that her loved ones don't buy her anything, staying that she doesn't need anything as her 'cup is full'. It comes after Gemma detailed her plans for her 'out of this world nuptials' during a TV appearance in September, as she revealed she has picked a venue for the big day. The TV star also told how she wants her lavish celebrations to resemble newly-married couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's wedding. She told Judi Love on The Big Breakfast of her wedding plans: 'I finally found the venue, I'm really excited. It is going to be magical, it's going to be everything, everyone is going to expect basically.' Wedding plans: It comes after Gemma detailed her plans for her 'out of this world nuptials' during a TV appearance in September, as she revealed she has picked a venue for the big day She added: 'Every time I see Jen and Ben I'm like that is me and Rami all over, so I'm going to ring J-Lo and see if she'll lend me one of her outfits for the wedding for the evening maybe.' Judi continued: 'I just see you as an out there diva, a queen, I can't imagine you having something lowkey.' Gemma then explained: 'Darling it isn't going to be lowkey, I've got everyone around the world working on this dress, it is going to be out of this world, something that no one is going to expect.' Love life: She confirmed she was engaged to her on-off beau Rami Hawash last December (pictured together) She added that her dress was going to be all 'Greek lace' to tie in with the destination. 'It is going to be unbelievable. It's going to be whiter than white, pure white.' Gemma wasn't wearing her engagement ring for her TV appearance, explaining: 'I'm going to be honest. 'I flew back from the plane, you know when your fingers swell up in the plane, so I got in bed last night and took it off, but the ring is being upgraded so it is a bit of a secret.' Excited: She told Judi Love on The Big Breakfast of her wedding plans: 'I finally found the venue, I'm really excited. It is going to be magical, it's going to be everything, everyone is going to expect basically' All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility