The Top 7 Christmas Decorations To Have In Your Home

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December is upon us, which means that it’s time to decorate your house for Christmas. That is, if you haven’t already started! Retailers – both big and small – are stocked with holiday items that will help you transform your home inside and out, from top to bottom, making it a warm and festive place to celebrate this season. There are lots of decor options available at different price points, as well as variations on classic pieces to help you stay within your theme or aesthetic. A quick online search will show you the many types that are out there, waiting to deck your halls.

Along with some decorating ideas, we’ve found some must-have decor items to get you into the holiday spirit. Be sure to search online for more Christmas decorating options and inspiration.

Christmas Tree

Christmas trees, whether real or faux, are the most popular and beloved holiday decoration. In fact, many people have more than one in their home! A mini tree can be placed in your front foyer or on your desk in your home office while a larger one can grace your front window or living room. Plus, you can decorate the tree to your taste!

Our Favourite Faux Christmas Trees:

Outdoor Wreaths & Urns

Wreaths and Christmas urns stuffed with real boughs, greenery, and natural ornaments like pinecones and red twig dogwood sticks are the perfect way to decorate the exterior of your home. Wreaths dress up a front door or even your wall, while an urn makes your porch look inviting – even if it’s just for the delivery man this year.

Our Favourite Faux Faux Wreaths:

Twinkle Lights

Small twinkly lights can instantly add some festive cheer to your house. Place them above your windows on the curtain rods, wind them around picture frames on the walls or on a picture ledge, or in a lantern or jar for some other festive decoration. Regardless of where you put them, the warm light they give off on a dark wintery night makes for a cozy room.

Our Favourite Twinkle Lights:

Candles

There’s nothing quite as cozy as a holiday candle to fill your home with festive smells like balsam, mulled wine, and holiday cookies. Search online to find the scent and price-point you’re looking for in a candle! If traditional candles aren’t your thing, opt for a battery operated version that will provide the same flickering effect.

Our Favorite Candles:

Stockings

People have been hanging their stockings on the mantle by the fire for a long time – likely much longer than we’ve been stuffing them with candies and small toys. The mantle is the most traditional place to display them, but on a staircase or blanket ladder are other cute ways to show them off. Stockings are a great way to decorate, even if you aren’t planning on filling them up for Christmas morning. You can even personalize them with family members’ names!

Our Favourite Stockings:

Poinsettias and Other Live Plants

With the rise in popularity of houseplants, it’s not much of a surprise that poinsettias and other Christmas-y plants make great holiday decorations. Poinsettias are one of the most common decor options, as they come in pink, red, and cream – all perfect to dress up your home with some holiday cheer. There are many other plants that can add oxygen and cheer to your space; just look for one that typically blooms in the colder months.

Our Favourite Holiday Plants:

Felted Decorations

This is a relatively new fad for holiday decorating, but we think it’s so cute that it’s here to stay! From felted Christmas gnomes to pop-pom garland to ornaments, this quirky holiday decor is the perfect way to bring a bit of whimsy to your home this season.

Our Favourite Felted Decor:

Search For More Christmas Decorations Online

This year especially, there’s no better way to shop for Christmas decorations than online. This allows you to discover hundreds of items from different retailers all at once. Don’t forget to check out your local small businesses who have set up online shop this year! You can compare styles, quality, prices, and take advantage of any sales. Plus, everything can be conveniently delivered right to your doorstep.