Homemade decorations from the kids or your own failed tries at cotton ball snowmen may make a Christmas tree look like a time capsule. Even though they are truly unique, it may be difficult to fill an entire tree with them. Adding in some standard elements like stars, balls, and so on can help the unusual ones stand out even more.
The decorations you pick will affect the look of your tree, so think carefully about whether you want a chaotic, mismatched feel or prefer a more streamlined, unified aesthetic. Certain shops are masters at only stocking things that may be used interchangeably. Some people have a wide variety of options from which to select, while others have more of a focus on a certain area.
Due to the potential difficulty in obtaining many items in time for the holidays due to supply-chain concerns, we advise you to start shopping for decorations well in advance.
You may find the nicest Christmas ornaments at these stores:
Target
As far as quantity goes, Target’s ornament collection is unrivaled. For your “baa” humbug tree, Target has everything from glittered elephants to miniature donuts, martini glasses to well-dressed lambs.
Glass ball sets, whether they are multicolored or monochrome, are a terrific way to fill in spaces not covered by a single decoration. You may save money and have some creative control over the aesthetic of your tree by purchasing one of the 40-count sets or 85-piece ornament kits sold at Target. Coordination is less of a hassle when you do your shopping online. Search by topic, color, or character (including “Frozen” and “Star Wars”)!
West Elm
The Pinterest aesthetic seems to have informed the design of several products sold at West Elm. The wide selection of single-color decorations in different forms makes it easy to create visually striking arrangements. Additional vintage-inspired objects add a unique touch.
West Elm also carries some unique and entertaining decorations for your tree that will set it apart from the rest of the ones in the area. You can add a touch of fantasy to a tree full of classic ornaments by hanging something unexpected, such a glass shark or a cozy giraffe.
West Elm’s prices are often higher than those of the other stores on this list, and their variety isn’t as extensive, but if you’re looking to create a photogenic tree, you should have no trouble doing so using their products.
World Market
While kitsch is likely what draws you to Cost Plus World Market, there is plenty more to enjoy while you’re there. You can buy unique Christmas ornaments like paper globes and Swedish horses at World Market, living up to the store’s namesake. There is also a wide selection of alternatives, many of which can lend an air of eccentricity to your garnishments. There’s also a scooting Santa, a bagel with everything on it, and an avocado that can ski. A yeti is also present, riding a gondola. See if you can locate that elsewhere!