There are really only two ways to do holiday decor chicly. You either lean all the way in – think cozy, nostalgic, ’90s holiday energy with red, white, and green done unapologetically – or you play it cool. The latter, seasonally subliminal, is harder to nail, simply because it requires more restraint.
But Shea McGee, true to form, has done exactly that with her freshly debuted Christmas collection for Target, which is so good, you’ll likely consider leaving half of it out year-round.
‘Not overtly Christmassy’ doesn’t mean ‘not festive' either. All the core Christmas decor trends are all there – stars, garlands, glimmers of gold – just reframed through a more design-insider lens.
Take the tree toppers: the star, a non-negotiable in any holiday home, appears here not in glitter or metal but in burl wood – the retro, high-design material du jour that’s veneered everything from console tables to candleholders in 2025, and will almost certainly do the same in 2026.
So no, it’s not just a holiday collection. It’s an interior design trend forecast, a glimpse at what festive style (and design at large) will look like next.
Ahead, six pieces that will make guests assume you hired a decorator.
Tree skirts are usually cut from heavy fabrics (felt, velvet, brocade), but Shea poses a lighter question: what if it didn’t have to be so weighty? The answer feels like Christmas in California. The softly scalloped border adds a gentle wave of movement, while the chocolate brown tone keeps it grounded and holiday-ready. It’s an unexpected way to pull in woven textures from elsewhere in the room.
Twists are both a timeless jewelry motif and a Shea McGee signature, which is why this candlestick set deserves a spot in your collection for 2025 and beyond. Perfect on a holiday dining table or mantel, each one includes a bell-shaped candle snuffer, a charming heirloom detail that turns lighting candles into a small ritual.
This Christmas wreath refreshes the season’s usual greenery, blending warm-weather-coded olive leaves with classic pine for an organic mix. It's an ideal way to amp up the drama above a doorway – a more elevated take on mistletoe – or as a grand gesture over a mantel mirror.
Saying so much without sparkle, this retro-style tree topper is the Christmas tree idea we can’t stop talking about. At first glance, it’s just wood, but the slight irregularities in the grain give it a character that your most design-literate guests will spot (and admire) instantly.
Green will always have a seat at the holiday table, but it’s usually cast as deep evergreen or semi-saturated emerald. This version lands somewhere in between – a soft moss that feels like something you’d happily live with year-round. Also available in red and cream, try a trio for color variation along a Christmas mantel or shelf.
Surely that’s not a real marble pear, right? Somehow priced at just $22, Shea McGee’s take on the classic holiday motif arrives in richly veined bordeaux marble, polished to perfection. A subtle surrealist wink, it looks just as delicious beside candlesticks as it does on a desk corner.
Shea McGee has a knack for calling what’s next year-round, but this season, her message is clear: when in doubt, wrap it in ribbon. Bows – the romantic accent of the moment – are all over her McGee & Co. Christmas 2025 decor, sealing the look (quite literally) with a flourish.
