Holiday Gift Guide: Christmas Tree Ornaments

The holidays are filled with cookies, letters to Santa, presents, and, most importantly, decorations! It’s no secret that winter décor revolves around a pinnacle piece of holiday cheer: The Christmas tree. Year-after-year kids look forward seeing their favorite ornaments on the tree. We want you to keep the tradition going, so we picked out 15 must-have adornments for your tree this holiday season.

Polar Snow Globe Ornament from Anthropologie
This adorable polar bear ornament will add refined elegance to your tree. With some shimmer and shine, this tiny piece of décor will impress your guests! The ornament is made of resin glass with a polar bear and two Evergreen trees residing inside. $18, anthropologie.com
Wooly Raccoon Ornament from Terrain
Bring the serenity of nature to your holiday décor with this soft wooly, ornament. Ready with a festive string of lights, this stuffed raccoon is sure to brighten up your tree. Wooly Racoon has even more furry woolen friends, including a bear, a fox and a mouse, so you can fill your house with the entire collection! $14, shopterrain.com
Vintage Crystal Spun Cotton Unicorn Ornament from ABC Carpet & Home
The vintage craft of spun cotton has been retired since WWI, but this unicorn, created with careful artistry, is an attempt at revival. Handmade in upstate New York, beautiful ornament will look angelic nestled between the rich, green branches of your Evergreen. $36, abchome.com
Erika Barratt Fox Ornament - Boy with Instrument from West Elm
Created by a local Brooklyn-based textile artist, this one-of-a-kind fox ornament will spice up your Christmas tree. With a hipster outfit and a tiny instrument, this felt fox is ready to spread holiday cheer. $14, westelm.com
Land of Nod Palm Desert Ornaments
There’s nothing like Christmas at the beach, but if you’re stuck on the chilly streets of New York this holiday season, these sunny ornaments may leave you feeling a little bit warmer. What’s better than a cactus covered in Christmas lights? Three Palm Desert ornaments hanging in your living room! $8.95 each, landofnod.com
Coral & Tusk Bear with Tinsel Ornament
This embroidered bear from Brooklyn-based Coral and Tusk will add a classic feel to your home for the holidays. Standing four inches tall and two inches wide, you shouldn’t underestimate this small ornament; friends and family will love seeing this little guy hanging around the house. $28, coralandtusk.com
Pottery Barn Bottle Brush Deer with Wreath Ornament
Master artisans collaborated to create this delicate ornament, giving this tiny deer charm and personality. Crafted from renewable fibers and grown without pesticides, this piece of décor is perfect for a family who appreciates all things organic. $10.50, potterybarn.com
Mark and Graham Needlepoint Stocking Ornaments, Set of 2
These retro mini needlepoint stockings are more than just a decorative ornament! Try a little pre-Christmas stocking stuffing and slip some holiday cheer into them. From silverware to a snippet off your Fir tree, these stocking can display any kind of décor you want. $29, markandgraham.com
Maileg 7 Christmas Ornaments on String from My Sweet Muffin
This unique adornment includes two fabric pixies, one fabric Christmas tree, one wooden pig, and two fabric drums, all attached to a string (40 inches long). Wrap this around your Christmas tree or hang it around the living room. It’s the final touch you need to make your decorations perfect! $12, mysweetmuffin.com
Nate Ricketts 3D Crystal Star Ornament from Free People
Cool toned and edgy enough for your Bohemian Christmas décor, Free People paired with Nate Rickets to create a geometric ornament that will have your tree glistening. American made with natural clear quartz, this snowflake-esque star will capture the beauty of your holiday season. freepeople.com
Jonathan Adler Metallic Elephant Ornament
This metallic ornament is carefully crafted to add that special modern spark to your holiday décor. Hand-sculpted in SoHo by Adler and him team, then sent to Peru to be high-fired with metallic, you won’t find a trendier elephant ornament this Christmas. Get the entire Menagerie collection! Jonathan Adler, $28, jonathanadler.com
John Derian Company Claus 3" Round Ornament
Handmade with an antique feel, this vintage adornment will add a touch of nostalgia to your Christmas décor. Created in John Derian’s New York studio by trained artisans, you’ll feel great topping off your tree with this hand hand-blown glass ornament! $50, johnderian.com
Minted Holly Red Nordic Noel Paper Ornaments by Oscar & Emma
Give your living room a homemade feel with these paper ornaments. Each piece of décor is hung from a festive strand of white ribbon! With silver grommet and a decorative design, these little ornaments will add some shimmer and sparkle to your holiday season. $6, minted.com
Kate Spade New York Tinsel Topper Gold Bow Ornament
Bring your favorite Christmas pastime – wrapping presents – into your decorating scheme this year with Kate Spade’s golden bow ornament. The bow is made of crafted goldplate and measures four inches long! Your friends and family will love to see this displayed on your tree. $25, katespade.com
Smathers and Branson Skier Christmas Ornament from Tuckernuck
This hand-stitched, needlepoint ornament features a skier, mid-jump, decked out in holiday colors. Hang this special adornment from your tree! It’s sure to add some texture and style to all your décor. $27.50, tnuck.com