Once upon a time, we decked the halls with holly. In 2025, the accoutrement of choice has been swapped for something sweeter: bows. According to Shea McGee, whose latest McGee & Co. holiday drop ties everything up in ribbon, the flourish isn’t just back – it’s officially unavoidable.
You probably remember the Coquette-era bows, which were sugary pink, often attached to things they had no business adorning, like a cardigan or a bottle of Diet Coke. This is not that. Shea’s bows arrive as stately stocking holders, shimmering brass tree toppers, and knitted into heritage-inspired throw pillows – Christmas decorating ideas that feel infinitely more polished.
And no corner is off limits. Months ago, on a hot summer day, when I visited her Christmas 2025 preview, Shea tied ribbons to chairs, garlands, and even light fixtures. So I knew bows would be a big deal. Still, this decor lands with more presence than I expected, debuting en masse – perched on mantles, crowning trees, even cozying up the sofa.
Which poses the question: where are you bow-ing this holiday season? Because the matter is not whether bows are trending, but rather, where you will put them. Ahead, six ideas to make this whimsical, romantic Christmas decor trend your own.
Just like the sweater you can’t wait to pull out of storage each year, this stocking has the same cozy knit appeal. It carries an heirloom look and feel, blending in seamlessly with the rest of your collection, but the bow detail gives it a decidedly modern twist.
Because Shea McGee refuses to let candles go without their own accessories, she’s accented these silver candlesticks with bows, too. They catch the glow of holiday string lights and flicker like jewelry for your table. Two look chic bracketing a painting; a dozen down the dining table for full-on drama.
Fans of Shea McGee will recognize her signature twisted details. Here, reimagined as ribbon and cast in brass, they become sculptural stocking holders that manage to feel both nostalgic and new. And if your Christmas mantle is already spoken for, they’re just as chic perched on a bookshelf.
In the past, bow devotees had to do it the hard way: tying ribbon directly onto tree branches and hoping it didn’t slip (it usually did). Shea makes the Christmas tree idea effortless with a hand-cut, hand-embossed bow clip. They’re polished, secure, and a far cry from the DIY versions of years past.
Before December 1st rolls around, do yourself a favor and secure an Advent calendar. Chocolate ones are cute, but they don’t pull their weight as decor. This bow-trimmed version does, doubling as wall art and stretching the anticipation into something the whole household can swoon over.
Take the sweetness to the sofa. These wool-blend throw pillow covers slip over whatever you’ve already got, swiftly transitioning them into the winter season. They play well with oxblood (obviously), but look just as good against wintry whites or flashes of brass for a fresher, lighter take.
If all this talk of Christmas has you panicking about not even having Halloween sorted, don’t worry – there’s still time. Shea McGee’s Halloween 2025 collection is just as chic, and right now it’s 30% off.
