Christmas Decor Favorites & New Finds

In-Stock Christmas Decor Favorites From Years Past

First, I wanted to walk through some personal and reader favorites from my prior Christmas home tours. I’m always excited to see when retailers bring back some of these finds! I’ll link the relevant home tours along the way so you can dig deeper into some of the looks if you’re looking for more inspiration!

These warm white fairy lights were a major win last year’s home tour! I love that you can pick a variety of color tones as well as number of sets. They’re battery operated and have a number of light settings, as well as built-in timers! They’re also waterproof! They were perfect for our entryway/stairwell garland, where I don’t have easy access to a plug without stringing it across a floor. I didn’t tuck them in super well to my garland for fear I’d never get them out, but I was shocked at just how stunning they were at night! The lights are also fun to throw in a large glass jar with ornaments or throughout other decor in your home!

2020 CHRISTMAS ENTRYWAY SOURCES: Lantern Pendant Light | Plaid Rug | Wreath | Garland – Studio McGee – no longer available – similar here | Velvet Ribbon | Fairy Lights | Door Color: Benjamin Moore Water’s Edge

I ordered this set of bells to use on the garland this year and think I’m going to go with brown and gold tones for the ribbon. I also saw this set of bells shortly after I placed my order, and they look like a great option too! It was actually hard finding any that would ship prior to mid-November!

The infamous real-touch garland that usually sells out by the end of October is still available! Mine is the garland you can see in the front in the below image. Unfortunately so many bloggers now own this garland that it doesn’t last long! You can also purchase it here if you prefer to order direct, but sometimes the shipping costs make it a lot more expensive. It’s a good one and I highly recommend it! I have two on our mantel here for length (with a thin cedar one behind it to compensate for our depth). If you prefer the look of a cedar garland, this one looks promising and is a similar price point. And our Plaid & Sherpa Lumbar Pillows are also back, in more options than ever! I can’t even tell you how soft the sherpa is on the back. Love, love, love these!

CHRISTMAS LIVING ROOM SOURCES: Linen Sofas | Velvet Pillows (similar here) | Plaid & Sherpa Lumbar Pillow | Woven Stools | Coffee Table | Pom Stockings | Chunky Knit Stockings (similar here) | Frame TV | Front Garland | Back Garland – old

Our Plaid Bedding sold out rather quickly last year so I was excited to see they brought it back this year – and now also offer it in a black colorway! And our Faux Natural Christmas Tree was hit or miss if you could find it in stock or not (and the price was all over the board when it was). But, at the time of publishing this, it’s in stock and for the lowest price I ever see! It’s a good one if you’re wanting that natural, slightly sparse look where you can see the “trunk”! If you look through the reviews, it can be helpful to see it decorated a number of ways! I can pretty much guarantee the price will go up on this one with demand over the coming weeks.

CHRISTMAS BEDROOM SOURCES: Similar Upholstered Bed | Bead Chandelier | Cane Nightstands | Striped Curtains | Gold Curtain Rod |  Woven Bench | Jute Rug | Plaid Bedding | Velvet Pillows | Faux Natural Christmas Tree | White Rope Tree Collar | Wreath – old from Studio McGee | Ornaments & Picks – old from Hobby Lobby

And here is the same faux natural Christmas tree last year in our dining room. It’s the same number of lights and everything, just photographed at different times of day when the lights are more/less noticeable. Kurtis actually loved this tree so much prior to me decorating it the first year, that he thought I should leave it as is! And you all know my big love for Christmas tree collars!

2020 CHRISTMAS DINING ROOM SOURCES: Dining Table | Cane Dining Chairs (look for less here) | Striped Rug | Linear Chandelier (look for less here) | Similar White Ceramic Vase | Windowpane Plaid Napkins | Faux Cypress Napkin Rings | Wood Chargers | Faux Christmas Tree | Capiz Star Topper (similar here) | Woven Tree Collar | “Fall On Your Knees” Canvas | Hutch Details | Velvet Table Runner – old from Pottery Barn

If you’re more of a flocked fan, the 9′ flocked tree we use in our office (that faces that street) is also still available. This one typically sells out pretty early, as well, because it’s a pretty decent value for the size. I like that the lights connect via the pole rather than cords. It’s also quite a bit less messy than other flocked trees I’ve use (but still messy). For reference, we have 9′ ceilings in our office and I still went with a 9′ tree and then just bent the top down a few inches to accommodate a star.

SOURCES: 9′ Flocked Christmas Tree | DIY Marble Paint Ornament Tutorial | Similar Christmas Tree Collar | Bookcase | Desk Chair | Desk | Similar Lamp | Striped Drapes | Bead Chandelier

My nativity set is another favorite, shown below in last year’s home tour. My mom has the full set and I’ve loved it for ages. So, several years back, I decided to gift myself a piece or two each year. Unfortunately, they rarely go on sale so I just gradually add to it over time. I always enjoy the process of setting it up each year! I think this year’s addition will likely be the Three Wisemen.

2020 CHRISTMAS ENTRYWAY HALLWAY SOURCES: Raffia Console Table | Striped Ottoman Cubes | Seagrass Lamp | Paint Dipped Vase | Nativity Set | Creche | Star Backdrop | Woven Chain Link | Similar Wood Bowl | Similar Mirror | Swing Arm Sconce Lights

In my 2018 Christmas home tour, I used plaid in every room and that kind of became my “theme” for the year. The indoor/outdoor plaid rugs I used in our kitchen were one of my favorites ever! I love that they come in a variety of shapes and sizes (as well as three color options) so you can use them in multiple rooms if you choose. You can also get them here.

2019 CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SOURCES: Basket Pendant Lights | Bistro Bar Stools | Plaid Rugs | Cabinet Hardware | Wreaths | Island Color: Benjamin Moore Providence Blue

If you love Christmas themed bedding as much as I do, this buffalo check bedding is back this year in more color options than ever!

CHRISTMAS BEDROOM SOURCES: Cane Bed | Buffalo Check Bedding | Buffalo Check Euro Shams | Velvet Pillows | Emmanuel Canvas | Faux Lit Pine Tree | Nightstand | Cozy Pom Throw | Similar Roman Shades | Tiered Chandelier | Desk

And remember these fun outdoor faux birch trees? I found some over a decade ago at RH like these, and really wanted to buy them. But sometimes it’s hard to justify the cost for a seasonal item. I really love these ones that come in multiple heights. Up close and face-to-face, they aren’t anything special (it looks like white tape painted with birch marks). But, if you’re more than a foot or two away, they look great, especially at night! I love how pliable the branches are, and they fold up super flat for storage! I loved the ones in my courtyard so much after a few years that I bought another one for our front porch planter! This was perhaps the item I received the most messages about last year. It was so fun to see how everyone decorated them and to hear how much you loved them too! But they’re another item that tends to sell out quickly and doesn’t typically get restocked until the season is over. I actually leave mine up all winter!

We have the 4′ tree in our front porch since the ceiling limits it a bit (but I probably could have gone with the 6′).

And, we have the 6′ versions in our courtyard. I love walking by them each night down the hallway in the winter months!