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On Our Mood Boards: 5 Festive, Not-Seen-Everywhere Decor Ideas

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On Our Mood Boards: 5 Festive, Not-Seen-Everywhere Decor Ideas

December 14, 2025
Kate Semple DIY Paper Vase Workshop

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Longtime readers will recall the holiday decor we’ve admired in years past: low-cost, last-minute, zero-waste, and more. This year, we’ve been spotting festive displays beyond the usual; here are five inspired takes we’ve bookmarked.

Not just for children&#8\2\17;s birthday parties: &#8\2\20;How lovely and simple is this?&#8\2\2\1; writes Fan. &#8\2\20;It&#8\2\17;s paper streamers, spotted via Remodelista favorite Little Mill Abergavenny.&#8\2\2\1;
Above: Not just for children’s birthday parties: “How lovely and simple is this?” writes Fan. “It’s paper streamers, spotted via Remodelista favorite Little Mill Abergavenny.”
Alexa loves this Polish pająki by Allison Hopelain, &#8\2\20;seen at a holiday fair in Berkeley, California curated by Sarah Lonsdale for Erica Tanov.&#8\2\2\1; Photograph by Alexa Hotz.
Above: Alexa loves this Polish pająki by Allison Hopelain, “seen at a holiday fair in Berkeley, California curated by Sarah Lonsdale for Erica Tanov.” Photograph by Alexa Hotz.
From Margot, an inventive outtake from this week&#8\2\17;s 8 Ideas for Hanukkah and Other Festive Nights: paint brush menorah by event designer David Stark. Photograph by Corrie Hogg.
Above: From Margot, an inventive outtake from this week’s 8 Ideas for Hanukkah and Other Festive Nights: paint brush menorah by event designer David Stark. Photograph by Corrie Hogg.
&#8\2\20;Simply beautiful, as always: Kate Semple’s handmade paper vessel decorations and ceramic candleholders,&#8\2\2\1; writes Deborah. &#8\2\20;You can learn how to make your own paper vessel decorations via her online tutorial here.&#8\2\2\1;
Above: “Simply beautiful, as always: Kate Semple’s handmade paper vessel decorations and ceramic candleholders,” writes Deborah. “You can learn how to make your own paper vessel decorations via her online tutorial here.”
Julie is captivated by the intricate brass designs by UK-based artist Rowan MacGregor (&#8\2\20;I&#8\2\17;m obsessed,&#8\2\2\1; she writes). Shown is a copper and brass tree decked with ornaments, available in Rowan&#8\2\17;s next shop release, Sunday December \14 at 7 p.m. UK time.
Above: Julie is captivated by the intricate brass designs by UK-based artist Rowan MacGregor (“I’m obsessed,” she writes). Shown is a copper and brass tree decked with ornaments, available in Rowan’s next shop release, Sunday December 14 at 7 p.m. UK time.
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