For Christmas 2024, in the name of sustainability, we’re seeing lots of pampas grass and dried flower wreaths which can be repurposed as autumn wreaths – and throughout the rest of the year. Greater longevity; less waste. Of course, if you do want to go full-blown festive, there are traditional Christmas wreath options in abundance. Head to Bloom & Wild for cute wreaths adorned in pinecones, red berries, and eucalyptus or Marks and Spencer for sub-£40 options.
Then we have the Christmas stockings. There’s nothing quite as festive as a beautiful stocking stuffed full with gorgeous gifts; they’re as much part of festive tradition as an annual Christmas movie binge or sniffling at the John Lewis Christmas ad. Read: one we take quite seriously.
This year, Damson Madder’s Patchwork Bow Stocking gets our vote, in-keeping with the fashion pack’s adoration for leopard print. A total dream hanging next to your chimney from around-about… now.
After something a little more ~traditional~? Head to Etsy for personalised Christmas stockings crafted from Liberty fabrics, or The White Company for adorable knitted and faux fur iterations that’ll last nothing short of a lifetime.
Surely one of the first things you think of when you think about Christmas is crossing arms and pulling a luxury Christmas cracker with each of your dinner table companions pre-turkey feast. As such, it’s worth tracking down some cute and colourful choices before they all sell out. Our pick? Astrid & Miyu’s limited edition Complete Christmas Cracker Gift Set that is filled with a selection of gorgeous gold-plated studs. Dreamy.
4. Christmas Baubles
The easiest way to inject the trend in your Christmas decor scheme is through Christmas baubles – and this lot are here to spread cheer well beyond the New Year. From multi-packs of brightly-coloured glass baubles at Oliver Bonas to cute yellow double-decker buses at Selfridges, there’s a plethora of choice.
5. Christmas Garlands
This year, Christmas garlands are embracing a beautifully natural, wild, and foraged-inspired aesthetic, bringing an organic yet festive feel to seasonal decor. There’s been a noticeable shift towards lush, untamed greenery, echoing the beauty of winter woodlands and freshly gathered foliage. Designs are heavily centred around deep emerald greens, creating a timeless and vibrant foundation that evokes the richness of nature. Complementing these verdant tones, we’re seeing iridescent gold accents woven through, adding a touch of warmth.
6. Christmas Tableware
Christmas tableware sets the tone for your festive feast, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for shared moments around the table. Shop our edit of the best tableware below which you can shop now and keep forever, from placemats to napkins, Champagne glasses and festive dinner sets.
Artificial Christmas trees were once considered a tacky festive faux pas, but today, they’re luxe and realistic. Already flying off the shelves (you’d better act quickly if you want one of exceptional quality), they are the centrepiece of any living room during the festive season.
Tree toppers are either the first or the last thing you pop on your Christmas tree, so you want to make sure you go for something that’ll set the precedent for the rest of your scheme. Select a tree topper that’ll catch the eyes of your guests and lead them on a guided journey, down the bauble-adorned branches to the (professionally wrapped) best Christmas gifts underneath. This year, you’ll find countless traditional gold glitter tree toppers on the market, but if you want to go ~trending~, consider Anthropologie’s gold bow tree topper.
9. Christmas Lights & Amazon Outdoor Lights
Whether you’re one for decking the entirety of your home’s exterior with brightly-coloured flashing Christmas lights, or you prefer a dainty string of festoon lights to hang delicately above your porch, outdoor Christmas lights are a crucial part of any Christmas decoration scheme. Amazon is a fail-safe destination for affordable outdoor lights, while John Lewis stock plenty which you can drape around your tree.
The world of alternative advent calendars is a burgeoning one, with makeup advent calendars, skincare advent calendars, gin advent calendars, wine advent calendars and jewellery advent calendars all making waves. In a bid to elevate our sustainability credentials, we’ve handpicked a selection of non-chocolate advent calendars below which don’t waste on cardboard and plastic. They’re all fabric, so you can re-use them year-after-year and fill them with goodies of your choice. You’re welcome.
11. Christmas Candles
Everyone loves a festive candle, and we’ve sniffed our way through numerous in our time. Don’t let them be forgotten: your Christmas candle exudes the scent which pulls your entire scheme together. Here are some of our favourites this year.
Once you’ve picked out some stylish Christmas decorations, head this way for Christmas pyjamas, pick up some Christmas beauty gift sets here and invest in one of the best beauty advent calendars in this direction.
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