10 Christmas Ornaments to Seriously Upgrade Your Tree
The unspoken and unwritten rules of decorating a Christmas tree (especially ours) usually go something like this: The more tree lights, the merrier we feel. Careful with the tinsel — too much and you might catch some glare. Gigi Hadid is such a showstopper, we’re using a Gigi cutout as our tree topper. Of course, we’ll also need a tree skirt. We’re thinking of using our oversize Ariana Grande concert T-shirt. Our 2018 concert stubs, movie-ticket passes, and what’s remaining of our Coachella wristbands decorate the tree with memories of the good times. We’ll need one more finishing touch — something special for the ‘gram. Go ahead, snap a Christmas tree photo and apply one of those cool retro influencers’ presets (hello, #SuzyShattuckPresets). Ta-da, holiday magic!
Whew! Decorating your Christmas tree can be a challenge, but with the right ornamental touches, you’re on your way to having one cool yule!
1/10You can’t make it through your daily IG feed without seeing at least one avocado toast photo. So why not add a touch of your #favorite food to your Christmas tree?
Shop Now: Avocado on Toast Christmas Ornament, $10, urbanoutfitters.com
2/10Um, Christmas? As if! Deck your halls with subtle throwback vibes, like this pink flip-phone glass ornament.
Shop Now: Paperchase Holidays Flip Phone Bauble Decoration, $9.50, asos.com
3/10The holiday season is about making everyone happy, even if that means swapping out the milk in your hot chocolate for the almond variety.
Shop Now: Almond Milk Christmas Ornament, Urban Outfitters, $12, urbanoutfitters.com
4/10Sometimes you just need more classic baubles for your holiday shrub, like this assorted tree-filler set.
Shop Now: Holiday Ornament Set, $10, www.forever21.com
5/10Touches of desert pinks make adding a cactus ornament to your tree seem cool and retro.
Shop Now: LC Lauren Conrad Pink Cactus Christmas Ornament, $12, www.kohls.com
6/10Cancel your after-school plans, because we’re heading to Pop’s Diner to take our holiday-card photo. Right after that (and a strawberry milkshake), we’re decorating a South Side Serpent-themed tree.
Shop Now: Riverdale Jughead Jones Cole Sprouse Christmas Ornament, $8, Stuff and Thangs Store, www.etsy.com
7/10You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch; however, we adore your curmudgeon qualities regardless.
Shop Now: Kurt Adler Grinch Blow Mold Ornament 2/Asstd, $22, amazon.com
8/10The Harry Potter books are the gifts that keep on giving. This year, we’re hoping for a Hogwarts holiday and one of Mrs. Weasley’s knitted sweaters.
Shop Now: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 20th Anniversary Ornament, $18, www.hallmark.com
9/10This is not a drill. When we say this is the mother of all ornaments, we really mean it’s the mother of all dragon ornaments.
Shop Now: Game of Thrones Daenerys & Drogon Ornament, $19.92, www.hottopic.com
10/10This is probably the merriest T-Rex you’ll ever see, unless they make a Jurassic Park live-action holiday movie. Fingers crossed!
Shop Now: Dinosaur Christmas Tree Ornament-Wondershop, $7, www.target.com
