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. 

Faux-Fur Stocking

Liberty of London Personalised Christmas Stocking in Ciara Print

Grey Jingles Stocking

Betsy Star Christmas Stocking

3. Christmas Baubles

As is tradition, Etsy has released a 2022 Christmas Trend report in anticipation of the Christmas countdown. Their most prominent finding? It's time for dopamine dressing to move over and make room for dopamine gifting. That's right: the must-have Christmas decor trend this year is “Merry and Bright”, not least because rainbow hues have a powerfully positive effect on our psyche.

Need proof? There has been a 346% increase in searches for disco ball decor*, an 86% increase in searches for vibrant wall art*, a 34% increase in searches for hot pink fashion items* and a 24% increase in searches for colourful wreaths* on Etsy over recent weeks, suggesting playful and mood-boosting Christmas decor is going to be big news. A white Winter Wonderland no more.

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.  

Multi Coloured Glass Baubles Set of Six

Espresso Martini Fabric Christmas Tree Decoration

Gold Disco Ball Baubles

Set of 24 Village Advent Calendar Tree Decorations

Personalised Christmas Bauble Decoration

Personalised Hand Painted Floral Baubles

Personalised Hand Painted Christmas Character Baubles

St Nicholas LTD x Selfridges yellow bus Christmas decoration

Wrapped Thread Pink & Red Christmas Tree Bauble Medium

Set of 9 Gingerbread Tree Decorations

2-Pack Christmas Decorations

4. Christmas Garlands

Another trend worth noting? “Enchanted forest”, according to Etsy's Trend Expert Dayna Isom Johnson. “The desire to connect with the natural world in recent years began as a form of escapism, and continues to influence our home decor, with natural, wild and foraged-inspired foliage taking centre stage in this enchanted fantasy-meets-reality forest aesthetic." 

Wonderfully, we're seeing the Enchanted Forest trend come through in a big way in the Christmas garlands space, with tonnes of emerald green (coincidentally, Etsy's Colour of the Year), midnight blue and leaf-adorned designs. Oliver Bonas' moon and star garland uses the woodland accent of wooden beads, while The White Company's Ultimate and Symons garlands bring the outdoors in. 

Keen to take things one step further? Layer velvet and faux fur accents against dark tableware speckled with metallic flecks and trims to infuse mystery and drama to your Christmas tablescape.

Moon & Star Gold Wooden Bead Christmas Garland Large

Glass Bauble Garland

Ultimate Garland – 250cm

5ft Red and Green Poinsettia Garland

Christmas Tree Garland Macrame Craft Kit

Symons Pre-Lit Garland – 250cm

5. Christmas Tableware

According to Etsy, shoppers have fallen in love with all things nostalgic this season. In particular, retro kitchen accessories which are having a major moment. Sustainable and stylish, vintage-inspired tableware pieces add a healthy dose of personality to your Christmas table – and they can be used year-after-year. Shop our edit of vintage-inspired Christmas tableware below which you can shop now and keep forever, from table runners to Santa coffee mugs, Champagne glasses and markers that distinguish your camembert from your brie.

Cosy Home Mug

Fotini Tikkou Mr. Claus Dessert Plate

Christmas Time In The City Mug

Set of 4 Christmas Side Plates

5-pack Porcelain Cheese Markers

Holiday Tree Dish Towel

Meri Meri Assorted Christmas Ric Rac Linen Napkins

Halden Champagne Flutes – Set Of 4

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. 

Pre-Lit Grand Spruce 6ft Christmas Tree

Pre-Lit Grand Spruce Christmas Tree - 9ft

7ft Pre-lit Noble Christmas Tree

Aspen Mountain 7ft Pre-Lit Spruce Christmas Tree

3.5ft Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

6ft Pre-Lit Slim Snowy Christmas Tree

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. 

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