The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to embrace playful eccentricity with your Christmas decor. The Christmas tree, in particular, should be a reflection of your personality and a source of joy. Actress Michelle Pfeiffer’s fun, character-filled Christmas tree from two years ago is a wonderful example of this mantra, and its spirit of personalized, unique design is a trend we expect to see strongly endure in 2025.
While this level of playful exuberance might not be the usual pared-back aesthetic we recommend, if you are ever going to push the boat out with your Christmas tree ideas, now is the perfect time to throw the rulebook out of the window. Christmas decor seems to get bigger – and undeniably more unique – as each year passes. Many of us are embracing more modern festive decorating ideas that reflect our personality and introduce fun and frivolity into our existing interior schemes.
Retro, nostalgic décor is making a major comeback in our homes. The demand for tinsel, taffeta, and angel hair is soaring, as we seek to recapture the charm of simpler, more carefree times. I’ve just picked up this Gold Metallic Tinsel from Amazon to bring that festive sparkle to my tree this year. Couple this with the latest color trend for decorating with pink, and you are on to a winning combination for a truly contemporary-nostalgic tree.
Designer Margaux St. Ledger perfectly summarizes the modern approach to this joyful chaos: ‘The success in creating a modern or retro look for Christmas decor is to trespass the traditional with an out-of-the-box twist. A fresh twist, a delightful surprise, even something playful while staying quiet and understated with other elements of the overall look.’
Michelle Pfeiffer’s Christmas tree champions this notion to a tee. It serves as a true talking point, taking the expected order out of the season and allowing anyone – from children to grandchildren – to contribute to something entirely unique, characterful, and chaotic, but in the best possible way.
Don't fancy going for something too out of the ordinary? Modern Christmas decor doesn't necessarily mean you swap classic color schemes for neon brights or traditional ornaments for only novelty designs. It can be as simple as adding a subtle, more personal twist on a much-loved Christmas tradition, making it feel more in tune with your personality and your home's style.
Shop the Playful Look
Shopping for holiday decor has quickly become one of my favorite seasonal rituals. Amazon’s Holiday Shop is always a reliable place to begin, but I find myself drawn to Walmart’s charming Christmas collections and Wayfair’s festive decor for those unexpected Christmas finds.
This 4ft miniature tree is a fun way to replicate Michelle Pfeiffer’s playful Christmas look, adding a modern touch of festive magic without going overboard. Perfect for a designated 'fun corner' of the house, it’s currently available for a limited-time offer.
Hark back to the past with glittering strands of gold tinsel. I’m reminded of decorating my parents’ Christmas tree with angel hair, tinsel, ribbons, and bows. This year, let’s bring that nostalgic charm back into our homes.
Tinsel is back for 2025, and this shimmering gold garland is the perfect way to embrace the trend. Its metallic shine and star-shaped accents add instant festive glamour, whether wrapped around a tree, draped over a mantel, or woven into a wreath. Easy to shape, cut, and style, it brings nostalgic sparkle to any corner of your home and adds a touch of magic to celebrations of all kinds.
