It’s hard to believe, but the jolly holiday season is upon us once again–and it’s time to get ready for a winter wonderland or at least hope that Santa Clause will shortly be coming to town! In preparation for the holiday festivities, we’ve put together a fun list of our favorite ornaments and tree trimmings on the market this season, so that your family can deck the halls with more than just boughs of holly. From little ones to grown ups, there’s an ornament for everyone on our list!
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Terrain Felt Fox Ornament
Celebrate the festive season with your very own Fantastic Mr. Fox from Terrain! This soft wool creature will make for a great cuddly buddy or a holiday tree decoration. He is all ready for winter fun: the fox is bundled up in a scarf and carries a bag of goodies. Collect all his friends: Bear, squirrel, and mouse, and create a bucolic Winter Woodland. $14, shopterrain.com -
West Elm Brownstone Cloche Ornament
From the pages of Edith Wharton’s novel "The Age of Innocence" to multiple cinematic reincarnations, New Yorkers have always had strong feelings about their brownstones! This glass ornament from West Elm with the iconic brownstone townhouse inside of it will make for a wonderful holiday gift to anyone who loves New York or for anyone celebrating their hometown. The snowy landscape with the evergreen will bring a piece of Brooklyn to anyone’s celebration. $9, westelm.com -
Anthropologie Sporting Hedgehog Ornament
What could be cuter than a holiday hedgehog? Choose between a number of snow activities with Anthropologies adorable selection: A hedgehog with the skis, a sled, or a good old snow ball fight. Instead of prickly spikes, these cuties have plush felt bodies that your kids will love playing with! $16, anthropologie.com -
Land of Nod Wooden Oar-naments
This set of three oars from Land of Nod comes in different patterns and colors and will help you take the spirit of outdoor adventure inside. Ornaments can be hanged horizontally on the tree or an ornament stand. The blade features the charming vintage Camp Wandawega logo that will remind the whole family of the warm summer evenings, filled with stargazing, and roasting marshmallows. $15.95, landofnod.com -
Pottery Barn Bottle Brush Santa Raccoon Ornament
Add this little elf to your holiday tree and prepare to delight all who see it! This adorable bottle-brush Santa’s helper from Pottery Barn is carrying a bag of goodies and wearing a Santa hat, sure to help you celebrate all season long. $9.50, potterybarn.com -
Restoration Hardware Mini Victorian Glass Snowflakes
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! These handcrafted Victorian-era inspired snowflakes ornaments from Restoration Hardware will turn your home into a "Frozen"-like winter landscape. Every snowflake has a unique shape and is inset with rhinestones and glass beads that will brilliantly sparkle with the tree’s lights. $7.50-21.50, restorationhardware.com -
Hello Kitty 5 Piece Plush Ornament Set: Friendship
This Hello Kitty ornament set is perfect for that little Sanrio in your life. Decorate your child’s room or a mini tree with the plush mascots. Although we’re certain that youngster would just take it off the tree and make it their new playtime companions. Recommended for ages 6 years and up. $36, sanrio.com -
Serena & Lily Sleigh Bell Garland
These 12 brass Sleigh Bells from Serena & Lily ring and provide for an endless number of décor opportunities due to their looped rope! Wrap them around your holiday wreath, add a classic touch to your tree or even string them around your cocktail station this holiday season. Are you listening? $38, serenaandlily.com -
Crate & Barrel Glass Whale in Bottle Ornament
Captain Ahab had his white whale and your child will have their own little blue whale with this ornament from Crate & Barrel. Try a seafaring theme decoration for a unique spin on the traditional holiday decor scheme and let this handmade whale ornament be the first on your treasure list. $3.95, crateandbarrel.com -
Mark & Graham 2015 Ceramic Ornament, My First Christmas
Holidays are the time to make memories and very few compare to that of baby’s first Christmas. Celebrate your baby’s special milestone with this white ceramic and gold ornament from Mark & Graham that reads “My first Christmas” on one side and has the year marked in a cute ducky on the other. $20, markandgraham.com -
Jonathan Adler Silver Fox Ornament
Featuring a silver finish for a twinkling glow, this chic and playful ornament will make for a foxy gift for anyone on your list! It comes in an robin's egg blue gift box and was designed and sculpted by hand in New York designer Jonathan Adler's SoHo space. $28, jonathanadler.com -
Sudha Pennathur Beaded Mitten Ornament from Saks Fifth Avenue
Designed by California-based artist Sudha Pennathur and sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue, this wintry ornament will brighten up every tree with its white lacquered and pomegranate colored beads. The color palette coupled with the gold cord will work great with your existing Christmas tree decorations and hung around the fireplace next to the stockings. $24, saksfifthavenue.com -
Bloomingdale's Little Brown Bag New York Ornament
Bloomingdale's printed an anniversary message to thank its customers on the face of its small brown paper bags in 1922, way before shopping bags were invented! That was the beginning of the iconic Big Brown Bag. Now meet its little cousin, a little brown bag ornament carrying all the New York City landmarks that would make for a perfect gift for visitors and locals alike. Celebrate everything that makes holiday time in New York special. $18, bloomingdales.com -
Boden Slogan Ornament
From across the pond, comes this British ornament that speaks for itself. Made of wood and wrapped in a charming gift box, say of Boden's sweet slogan ornaments will delight anyone on your nice list with their colorful messages of love and warmth. $38, bodenusa.com -
Coral & Tusk Santa Bear Gift Tag / Tree Charm
Attach this hand-embroidered Santa Bear gift tag to your toddler’s gifts under the tree so they know which ones came from Santa! The Santa Bear Tag--by Brooklyn-based Coral & Tusk--can be also used as a tree charm that will bring joy and warmth to any holiday setting. $20, coralandtusk.com -
Free People Llama Ornaments
This adorable alpaca will make all hearts merry and will be a fun cuddle companion due to its soft fabric texture and colorful pompoms. The ornament, by Free People, can be hanged or used to find new groove to your kid’s heart. $24, freepeople.com -
Dwell Studio Menagerie Ornaments in Silver Glitter
Build a silver menagerie with these shimmering papier mache animal ornaments from Dweel Studio around the fireplace mantel or sprinkle them all over the tree for a twinkling accent. In the spirit of giving, half of proceeds from this purchase will go to benefit the programs that Every Mother Counts supports in Haiti and around the world. $49, dwellstudio.com -
Tiffany & Co. Candy Cane Ornament
Dot the tree with this classically beautiful Tiffany candy cane bauble for a touch of timeless elegance. Crafted from bone china with signature Tiffany blue accents, this sophisticated treat will be eye candy for the most tasteful gift recipient. $50, tiffany.com -
AMNH T. rex Ornament
Here’s an innovative idea for your Christmas tree this year: A prehistoric Jurassic Park-inspired ornament from the American Museum of Natural History! This hand-painted glass dinsaur ornament will make your tree sparkle with its glittery sheen. $29.99, shop.amnh.org -
ABC Carpet & Home Pink Seahorse Ornament
Supporting local upstate New York artisans, this handmade vintage-inspired soft seahorse is crafted from spun cotton. Hang this one-of-a-kind ornament on the holiday mantel or display it on your tree. Reminiscent of a piece of sugary cotton candy, this cloud-like sea creature, which is available locally at ABC Carpet & Home, will be a hit with the children! $32, abchome.com -
HSN Cares 2015 Designer Ornament Collection
Designers Melissa McCarthy (a celeb mom herself) and Diane Gilman have partnered with HSN to create limited-edition ornaments as part of the HSN Cares 2015 Designer Ornament Collection in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We love Melissa's cute teddy bear ornament! The best news about this adorable ornaments is that 100 percent of the profits will be donated to St. Jude’s! $15, hsn.com
