In IKEA’s New Catalog, Tree Ornaments Are the Most Secretly Versatile Holiday Decor

Whether it’s a hack, editor-approved furniture, or just a great bargain, we stand by IKEA. With the holidays around the corner, the Swedish retailer is bringing a dash of good cheer home with fresh decorating inspo from its festive season catalog. This year, designer Cecilia Petterssen looked to Swedish folk art to inform the Vinterfint collection of candles, tableware, decorating essentials, gift wrap, and ornaments. Our favorite part of the catalog isn’t a single product but rather its approach to taking your favorite ornaments beyond the tree. Keep reading for five ways to get the look. 

Up Your Gift Wrapping Game

Surprising and delighting loved ones is arguably the best part of the holiday season. Whether it’s a cookie swap with BFFs or a token of appreciation for the pickiest person you know, going beyond wrapping paper and ribbon is an unexpected way to show a little extra care.

Set a Holly-Jolly Tablescape

Starting a holiday dinner party with a festive bauble at each seat can bring positive yuletide vibes to the table—and send everyone home with a memorable keepsake. 

Rock Around an Alternative Christmas Tree

To riff on one of Sabrina Carpenter’s biggest bops: One Christmas tree is cute, but two? Deeply impractical for most of us. If your merriment outpaces your square footage, this collapsible wall-mounted “tree” made from a hanging rack doesn’t require you to sacrifice floor space.

Deck the Halls With All the Garland

The ceiling is the limit when it comes to decorating with garland. As you drape banisters, windowsills, and sideboards with the stuff, don’t forget you can decorate it, too.

Go Evergreen With Your Arrangement

Evergreen branches can put a seasonal spin on your fresh-cut flower habit, and doubly so when they’re adorned with an ornament or two. For extra charm, look beyond the classic globe style.