by Paul Chambers, Davidson Chambers Entertaining & Home | photos by Tanya Murchie –
Holiday decorating is just around the corner and whether you like to decorate with your classic treasured decorations or be on trend with what is happening in the design world, there is always something new to grab your attention. A few trends for Holiday 2024 that stand out for me:
Faux Real Touch & Look Greenery has come a very long way and most people have a tough time knowing what is real and what is faux. From garlands to wreaths to stems, the assortment of holiday greenery is not in short supply. The only thing missing is the smell, but with so many fir-scented candles that’s an easy fix. Decorate your mantel, staircase or use outside around your main door – go as is with simple green or add décor; you can’t go wrong. The best part is no constant cleanup of fallen pine needles!
Continuing on with greenery, Natural Elements are big this year. Once again real or faux, berries, dried fruit (oranges have been showing up in lots of garlands and wreaths) and birch wood make a great statement, along with whimsical items like mushrooms. Playing on the natural elements are birds, particularly the red cardinal, which is appearing as tree decorations and toppers, dinnerware, trivets and pretty much anything you can think of .
It started a few years back but this trend has continued to develop and get better. Little Houses have always had a place at Christmas but are now an item that I collect each year. The style I love is the solid simple white porcelain houses; many retailers have been doing their own version and you can make an entire town, or just have a few homes. They look great on a mantel or console table. Light them up and add greenery to create more of a holiday feel.
Finally, the trend that I love most is the Reindeer. While not new to any festive decorating, more and more products continue to come to market. Reindeers are starting to give Santa a run for his money, from dinnerware and napkins to tree décor and life-size ones for your yard, these reindeers are doing more than pulling Santa’s sled! What I love about this trend is the many interpretations you see – from sleek modern reindeers to classically-styled, there is one to suit you.
Like all trends they come and go, but what I love is seeing what is new and different each year and finding something fresh to add to my holiday collection. Christmas decorating is one of my favourite things about the season, and opening up your treasures from years past and seeing how you can work them into the new trends each year is part of the fun of decorating for the holiday season. Have fun with your decorating; what trend will you follow this year? While only up for a short period each year, we all seem to have elements of Christmas decorating that we love or that bring back memories.
