Christmas

If you love decorating for the holidays but don't have a ton of room, these ideas for getting festive with a small footprint might just be the answer.

While we love a traditional Christmas decorating scheme as much as the next person, there’s something fun about updating a few classic elements in unexpected ways. One simple way to up your holiday decor prowess is by thinking outside of the box in terms of your Christmas tree skirt. Below, you’ll find five brilliant (and affordable!) alternatives that will have all your party guests talking.

For real, these don't look faux.

I look at the many House Tours that are featured on this site as a treasure trove of inspiration, and the holidays are no exception. Oftentimes when we shoot around the holidays, the spaces are decked out in Christmas decor and the homeowners personal style always shine through. Here are a few of my favorite examples: 1. Unique ornaments and a quirky owl tree topper make this tree stand out. From Natalie & Seth’s Organic Modern Home. 2. Pine cones and branches bring in texture and warmth.

So. Dreamy.

Experts compared five of the most popular types of Christmas trees to find out which is the most and least sustainable option.

And it's not what you'd expect!

One of the best parts about Christmas is opening gifts under the tree. But it can often take a lot of work to get to that point. From taking the decor out of storage to making sure all the ornaments look good together, some find the task so stressful that they hire professionals to do it for them. Thankfully, you don’t have to do that, as there are plenty of hacks from the gift that keeps on giving: TikTok.

Think: silk eye masks, comfy blankets, super-supportive pillows, and more.

If you’re still to deck the halls for the holiday season and are in need of a Christmas tree to complete your festive space, Uber Eats has got you covered. Yes, Uber Eats. Spreading the Christmas cheer for 2021 with the Uber Eats Holiday Shop, customers are now able to shop for Christmas trees, wreaths, candy stocking stuffers, and more through the brand new Holiday Hub.

This lesser-known section of the site has SO many unique picks.

They make a great gift, too!

We've scouted an assortment of small brand giftables, from artwork and accessories to home decor and kitchen items.

From decorative cookie jars to grand garlands.

From elfcore to pastels.

As long as you have a Trader Joe’s nearby, you can pick up a gift as late as 5:59 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

For everyone on your list.

Are you an extreme Christmas enthusiast that is bringing your decorations up from the basement before Thanksgiving? Or do you not believe in trimming the tree until Christmas Eve?

Coffee tables are a small yet mighty gift idea that you might not consider at first, but definitely should.

They take less than 60 seconds to put up.

From bottles of booze and bar tools to non-alcoholic spirits and everything in between, help them stock the bar with these essentials.

From sculptural candles and vases to painterly pillows and wearable accessories, there’s something for anyone that appreciates the visual arts and design in this colorful mix.

They take holiday cheer to another level!

Welcome to a very special episode of One Good Thing, in which we share our favorite gifts of the year! We both brought our six top picks and we give you the full run down, including where to get them. We had a lot of fun doing this one and were able to trot out all the cool things that didn’t make it into OGT during the year. There’s everything from a new meat probe to the Infinity Gauntlet to baby Groot. Join us!

See the elaborate version and the DIY version.

And it wasn't what I expected!

Is it a flash in the pan or a legit trend?