Home décor checklist for the holidays
Everything you need to decorate your home for the holidays
Lights, ornaments, stockings, candles, tableware and more — it’s time to stock up on items that will cover your home in festive holiday décor, inside and out.
Candles
[ Kelecare 7-Piece Kwanzaa Candle Set ]
This set of seven Kwanzaa candles is designed for the week-long celebration and comes with seven candles in the symbolic colors of the holiday — black, red and green. Each candle can burn for approximately five to seven hours.
Greenery
[ Nearly Natural Snowy Pine Cone Wreath ]
With pinecones and sprigs of realistic-looking pine, this frosty pinecone wreath adds a touch of pine to your front door and provides an inviting entryway into your home during the holiday season while complementing your indoor decorations.
[ Best Choice Products 7.5-foot Artificial Christmas Tree ]
If an artificial Christmas tree is on your list this year, the 7.5-foot model by Best Choice Products is both realistic-looking and simple to put up. The spruce-style branches are situated on three hinged sections so you can turn your living space into a winter wonderland with ease.
Lights
[ Minetom Color Changing Fairy String Lights ]
These color-changing lights are perfect for adding a colorful touch to the inside or outside of your holiday-ready home. Use the remote control to turn them on and off, choose among a dozen colors and flashing modes and set the timer from across the room.
Ornaments
[ Beverly Turner Photography Candles of Kwanzaa Ornament ]
Proudly showcase the tradition of Kwanzaa on your tree this year with this dual-sided ornament that’s made of glossy porcelain. It has a Kwanzaa candle print that’s accented by an outlined snowflake shape.
Tableware
[ Elrene Red and White Poinsettia Tablecloth Collection ]
Don’t forget to deck your table in holiday splendor this season. The Poinsettia Collection by Elrene Red has eye-catching red and white poinsettia graphics that are perfect for holiday meals.
[ Flyingcolors Laguiole Stainless Steel Flatware Set ]
The bright-red handles of the Laguiole flatware set make them look as if they were made for setting a Christmas table and will pair nicely with other holiday-themed dishes, glasses, serving plates and more. The set includes service for eight and comes with a wooden storage box.
[ Lenox Holiday Wine Glass, Set of Four ]
Drink a toast to the holidays Christmas-style with this set of four wine glasses by Lenox. They are decorated with a holly-berry theme and topped off with goldtone rims for an exquisite holiday look.
[ Lenox Holiday 12-piece Dinnerware Set ]
Lenox’s holiday dinnerware set is unmistakably made for winter, as it boasts a beautiful holly berry design. The 12-piece set includes standard and salad plates and cups for four. The pieces are crafted in durable, dishwasher-safe bone china.
[ Vietri Old St. Nick Platter ]
If your little ones will be offering milk and cookies for Santa this year, check out this serving platter that features the jolly man himself. The hand-painted design will also make a nice addition to your holiday table when it’s time to serve Christmas dinner.
[ Spode Nutcracker Salt and Pepper Shaker Set ]
Whether you collect nutcrackers or need a decorative salt and pepper shaker set for your table, you’ll bring this adorable duo out during the holidays year after year. Each shaker is painted in vibrant colors with classic nutcracker designs.
Tree accessories
The Tree Genie will simplify setting up and maintaining a real evergreen, thanks to the patented design that keeps trees stable and doesn’t require extensive assembly. Select from several sizes to accommodate the live tree of your choice.
[ Kurt Adler 6-Point Capiz Star ]
A star-shaped tree-topper is a classic option. This Capiz star lights up and is embellished with fancy scrollwork, so it will be an elegant accent for your tree.
Everything else
[ Department 56 Christmas Village Items ]
From North Pole pieces to iconic characters, you’ll find it all in the Department 56 collections. Many pieces are great for decorating a tabletop or mantel or you can make nice additions to a Christmas village display.
Mints, candy canes, peppermint bark and other sweet treats will look as good as they taste when you offer them to guests in a pretty candy dish. The reindeer design by Nambe is made of attractive acacia wood. It’s even topped off with chrome antlers for a uniquely elegant look.
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