Guest Picks: Holiday Decor That Works All Year

I love the holidays as much as the next gal, but pricey themed decor? I’d rather shell out for goods that can work year-round — not just in December. It’s easy to achieve a gorgeously trimmed tree and stick to your budget; just think festive metallics, universal garlands and ornaments than can be used in multiple ways, and general wintry and rustic items that will go the distance. — Lani from Mon Petit Chou Chou

Skip Santa’s village this year and utilize items you already own or ones that can serve multiple purposes from season to season. These mason jar votives make for a simple and gorgeous display when lined up in a vintage crate — the epitome of crafty-chic holiday decor.


Full Bloom Garland - $32 No need for poinsettias this season. Why not try some metallic tissue garlands instead?


Eiffel Tower Tree Topper - $59 I just adore this Eiffel Tower tree topper. A little bit of Paris in my living room? I couldn’t resist picking this up during Cyber Monday sales.


Mercury Glass Garland - $39.50 This glass garland will be a showstopper on the tree and draped from your mantel later in the year.


Flameless Flicker Birch Pillar Candles - $49.50 White birch candles are a particular favorite of mine. They have a spot on my dining room table and mantel from Thanksgiving through spring.


Trophy Hooks - $16 Made of aluminum, these hooks are witty representations of animal heads. Mount them over your fireplace to hang stockings on or along your doorway to hang guests’ coats on.


Antler Candleholder - $99.95 This antler candleholder would bring a little cabin chic to your tablescape or coffee table or shelf or …


Bay Leaf Wreath - $29.95 Stock up on bay leaf and boxwood wreaths and garlands, and you will be able to use them regardless of the season, indoors or out.


This stunning table is holiday ready with the silver-dipped pinecones. It’s even budget friendly, because you can easily create them on your own. Say it with silver, not Santa.


Enchanted Ikat Table Runner - $24 Silver and gold. A silver and gold and ikat table runner. C’est parfait.


Metallic Napkin Set - $32 These napkins have just a hint of shine, making it easy to mix and match them with any place setting. They’re sophisticated enough for special occasions and casual enough for every day.


Party in a Box, Snowdrift - $149 These kits from West Elm are full of entertaining essentials. This silver-themed set includes decor, drinkware and serveware for six. It’s ideal for a New Year’s Eve champagne toast.


Kingsley Etched Mercury Glass Vases - $39.50 Mercury glass vases are for every occasion. Just change up your flowers from month to month: orange around Thanksgiving, red and green holly in December, and monochromatic white arrangements for New Year’s.


Mini Appetizer Plates - $48 Use these mini appetizer plates as toppers for your place settings or for the main course at a cocktail party. When the party is over, they can make great trays for jewelry.


Golden Highball Glasses Set - $54 The highball is elevated to another level in gold chevron. It’s a cheeky take on old Hollywood glamour, making any cocktail look like a million bucks.


Engraved Flatware - $7.90 I have been on the hunt for gold flatware, and this set from Zara may just have me taking the plunge. It’s too pretty to pass up.


Plumage Wrapping Paper - $12 How inspired is this Plumage wrapping paper from Anthropologie? If only all my presents looked so pulled together.


Baccarat Crystal Bottle Stopper, Louxor - $120 Talk about luxe! This Baccarat crystal bottle stopper takes your wine from mundane to marvelous. It would also make a lovely host gift.


Tile Print Votive Holder - $8 I am dying to line up two rows of these tile-print votives along my tabletop. Nothing is as lovely or as flattering as candlelight.


Mercury Lantern Lights - $88 If candlelight isn’t your thing, give these electric mercury lantern lights a spin.


Town Square Sculpture - $24 This town-square sculpture by Molly Hatch is a modern take on a miniature Santa’s village.


Twinkle Lights - $38 Mini LED light strands can be used anywhere. I have some wrapped along my fireplace mantel and all along my stair banister. In the off-season they add soft lighting wherever I need it.


Cast Pug Stocking Holder - $38 Seriously, can a stocking holder get any cuter than this? This is great for the mantel, and you can use it in your bedroom to hang necklaces on during the rest of the year.


Two-Tone Fur Throw - $189 This luxe throw looks like it came straight from Santa’s sleigh. But it would look infinitely better on a sofa.


Wreath Christmas Candleholder - $19.90 Driftwood is not just beachy keen. This candleholder would look lovely on a holiday table surrounded by red berries or pomegranates.


Glitter Feather - $9 Glittery feathers are terribly underused. I aim to rectify that by stocking up this season. Tucked into a napkin ring or floral arrangement or just on a coffee table, they are stunning.

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