It may feel like Halloween and Bonfire Night are barely behind us, but Christmas is fast approaching – and before long, it’ll be time to deck the halls and get the mulled wine simmering.
When it comes to Christmas decorating, I’ve always believed it’s best to look back rather than forward. The season isn’t about reinvention – it’s about tradition. It’s about pieces that feel storied, sentimental, and familiar; the ones that remind us of where we’ve been.
‘Nostalgia has been one of the defining trends of 2025. This year, we’ve been looking back far more than we’ve been looking ahead – and Christmas is no exception,’ says Hebe Hatton, Head of Interiors at Homes & Gardens. ‘At the most cozy, twinkling time of year, it feels only natural to reminisce about Christmases past and recreate the joyful chaos of our childhoods: multi-colored lights, mismatched glass ornaments, and tinsel galore. This look isn’t about being curated or polished – it’s about being a little messy, a little real, and wonderfully full of life.’
Rowen & Wren's nostalgic Christmas collection captures that feeling perfectly, blending the warmth of vintage holiday charm with the brand’s signature, quietly refined aesthetic. Here’s what I’m actually buying from the new collection – and why each piece tugs at my sentimental heart.
My Favourites From The New Collection
Designed to hang from the tree, adorn a mantle, or nestle into festive corners, these dinky decorations seem as though they have been plucked from a storybook.
A beautifully eclectic set of hand-painted baubles, each one with a velvet ribbon. I always find it hard to find baubles that aren't either smothered in glitter or produced en masse, and these are just what I was looking for.
I have added these to my basket, not to adorn my Christmas tree, but to thread through the velvet bows on my Christmas wrapping this year.
As soon as I clapped eyes on these I ordered four to hang from the sash windows in my sitting room through the festive season. They make for the most beautiful gift, too.
These remind me of a Dickensian Christmas, they would look beautiful draped across a mantlepiece or threaded through greenery.
An homage to the traditional folky decorative arts of Scandinavia, I think these decorations are simply magical. Hang them from foliage or add them to gifts, there is something distinctly nostalgic and comforting about them.
If, like me, you love the vintage Christmas decor trend, then remember to mix in vintage touches, along with new purchases, as this will help make your home feel more personal, curated, and timeless. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to 'do' Christmas. As long as it feels authentic to you, then it will resonate and feel comfortable in your home.
