Abstract: The invention is directed to a decorative assembly, including a pole, a decorative element wrapped about and covering at least a substantial portion of the pole, and a sleeve wrapped about each of the decorative element and the pole. The sleeve covers at least a substantial portion of each of the decorative element and the pole. The sleeve is constructed of a resilient and transparent material, and is configured to closely fit about the decorative element, whereby the decorative element is held closely adjacent to the pole by the sleeve and is visible through the sleeve.