This Christmas, we're thinking beyond the tree as decor. While we love a classic evergreen decked out with lights and ornaments, there are hundreds of other ways to decorate your home and create a festive atmosphere.
Katie Holmes's sparkly deer vignette is the perfect example. The actor took to Instagram to share her out-of-the-box Christmas decor idea, which features two plastic reindeer covered in glitter arranged on a glossy side table (similar to these feathered ones on Amazon). It's festive, affordable, and stylish.
Figurines like these are an exceedingly simple way to bring a touch of Christmas spirit into any unused corner, and an excellent hack for decorating for the holidays in a small space.
In addition to the ease of decorating with figurines, Katie's specific choice of reindeer taps into the Arctic Wonderland Christmas trend we've been observing across homes. This understated color palette is a great choice for stylishly minimalist decor that works in any space.
Tristan Sissons, Christmas Buyer at Hillier explains: 'For those drawn to a cooler palette, Arctic Wonderland offers a frosty, magical atmosphere. Featuring blues, whites, silvers and golds – with night blue emerging as a standout accent – this trend captures the serene beauty of winter.'
Recreate Katie's Look at Home
These white sparkly deer are very similar to those in Katie's Christmas display. They would be adorable on a credenza or arranged around your tree.
While Amazon offers plenty of these vintage characters, this retro fawn immediately stood out. Its nostalgic charm makes it perfect for a mantel or console table display.
This stunning silver tinsel can be added to a mantel or table display to bring extra flair into a display like Katie's. It can be used year after year for a kitschy warmth.
Tapping into this trend is about bringing together glitter and classic Christmas motifs, as seen in Katie's home. Tristan advises: 'Sparkling polar bears, penguins, and owls bring character and charm to the décor, while icy baubles, glittering snowflakes and frosted branches create the impression of a snowy landscape.'
To recreate the look, I recommend investing in freestanding Christmas decoration buys that shine. If animals aren't your thing, you can choose a more traditional Christmas village or even figurines like angels. Then, use these items to adorn any free space you feel could use a little extra festive cheer.
Katie Holmes's sparkly deer vignette proves that decor doesn't need to be over-the top to be impactful. Just a few well-chosen pieces can transform even the smallest spaces. Our curation of the best holiday decor themes for this year is the best place to get started with sourcing inspiration to build your dream display, whether or not you have room for a tree.
