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Christmas 2012 decoration trends

November 2, 2012
Ice

Appropriate theme considering the weather, iced or frosted decorations are very popular again this year! Add a touch of color to brighten your décor and add a fashionable touch!

  1. Set of 100 silver and gold ornaments, $ 39.98
  2. Ice Tealight holder, $ 6.00
  3. Frozen Forest stocking, $ 19.99
  4. Frozen Forest garland, $ 39.99
Nutcrackers

Nutcrackers are making a comeback in popularity and you’ll be able to find many classic models and even fun modern ones to decorate your house this year.

  1. Wooden Nutcrackers, 15 inch, $ 16.99
  2. Magi Nutcrackers, $ 99
Colored tree

Why limit yourself to the traditional green tree? Red, purple, blue, be daring this year by choosing a colored Christmas tree for an original and breathtaking décor!

  1. Illuminated NOMA colored Christmas tree, 4 ½ feet, $ 34.99
  2. Vickerman Christmas tree, red, 54 inches, $ 70
  3. Lit Tree Nicholas Cascade Crystal, 6 ½ feet, $ 149
Homemade Christmas

With the arrival of Michael’s stores, you now have everything you need to create a fully customized and homemade Christmas décor! Check out their fun Christmas projects to get inspiration!

  1. Ribbon garland project
  2. Cedar lodge crochet Wreath project
  3. Styrofoam Cone Santa project
  4. Jingle & Jolly glitter ornaments project
Red and white

The traditional colors of Christmas are back in force this year and you’ll have plenty of options in all the stores that will match perfectly with what you have!

  1. Boule Set of 6 place card holder, $ 8
  2. Debbie Travis stockings, $ 16.99
  3. Holiday Time Set of 101 ornaments, $ 29.98
  4. Candy Wreath, $ 22.49
  5. Julmys, decorations, varies between $ 3.99 and $ 8.99
  6. Striped mesh ribbon, $ 12.99
Christmas lights

You want to add a little magic to your décor? Lights are a must have and you will have an amazing array of choices in shapes and colors this year!

  1. Set of 38 LED lights, stars, $ 24.99
  2. Changing light show Icicle light set, $ 27.49
  3. Rope light, $ 17.99
  4. Light set with pearls, $ 17.99
Modern Angels

Angels are still a classic for families to put atop the Christmas tree, but you can now find angels that look a little bit more modern to complement your decorations.

  1. Safety Angel, $ 34.99
  2. Capiz Shell Angel, small: $ 159, large: $ 249
  3. Decorative Strala Angel with batteries, $ 7.99
  4. Illuminated metal Angel, $ 16.99
New types of Christmas trees

More and more people no longer limit themselves to the traditional Christmas tree nowadays! Upside down tree, a houseplant or palm tree, a tree made out of wood, cardboard, twigs or feathers, the possibilities are endless for you to add a personal touch to your Christmas tree!

  1. Decorative tree with 40 stickers, $ 19.99
  2. Christmas tree made from recycled cardboard, models ranging between $ 24 and $ 99
  3. Lighted Christmas twig tree, 47 inches, $ 38.99


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