Published 25 November 2025 | Last Modified 25 November 2025

Pockets of Christmas: Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas

In the words of our Co-Founder and Creative Director, Sue Jones, “Whether you go all-out by decorating the whole house and hosting the entire family, or simply add a touch of twinkle and invite a couple of close friends, the magic of Christmas is that we all celebrate our own way.”  

You don’t need a towering tree or a house brimming with decorations to feel festive in fact, you can carefully place Christmas decorations without a tree. Often, it’s the simple, thoughtful details that capture the spirit of the season 

Here, we share a few ideas for creating your own pockets of Christmas, from a styled bar cart to a bowl filled with glimmering ornaments. Whether you’re curating a traditional country Christmas look or simplistic elegance, bring warmth and glints of sparkle to every corner of your home. 

Fill a Festive Bowl 

Small gestures can make the biggest impact. A decorative bowl can become an instant nod to the season: fill our Dela Round Serving Platter with a mix of ornamentsPapilio Butterfly Hanging Decorations, Marble Winter Berry Decorations and Fenghuang Decorative Hanging Ornaments – for a look that feels relaxed rather than overdone. When the festivities really begin, it moves easily from an ottoman during a cosy catch-up with loved ones to the centre of the dining table. Alternatively, add a seasonal touch with bowls of festive nuts or vibrant clementines.  Simple, rustic, wholesome. But very effective. 

Make Mantelpiece Magic 

A towering Christmas tree isn’t the only way to bring the season’s spirit into your home – a beautifully styled mantelpiece can be just as striking. Looking for Christmas mantelpiece décor ideas? Drape Hanging Acorns along the edge, position the Althea Ceramic Parrot Candle Holder for height and a hint of scent and weave in a few faux flowers, plants and trees for texture and depth. Berries, wreaths, and faux foliage can bring a dash of the festive, whether displayed alongside a Christmas tree or on their own as seasonal greenery.  

Dress a Decorative Console Table 

A console table is the perfect spot for a subtle hint of Christmas: start with a few key pieces, like our Gustavian Console Table, and layer in festive accents. Stacked Nephele Dinner Plates, a couple of Aderyn Bird Hanging Decorations and plush Lahar Cushion Covers create an elegant vignette that nods to the season without overwhelming the room. Simple Christmas decorating ideas can go a long way. 

Tablescape Touches for the Season 

A full-scale dining room overhaul isn’t necessary to celebrate in style. Start with a dining table and add subtle festive touches: a scattering of glassware, a few elegant candleholders and seasonal foliage. Even small details – like Elias Napkins, Ocellus Napkin Crackers and Marble Winter Berry Decorations – can make the table feel ready for holiday moments with family and friends.

Our subtle and tasteful decorations and bigger pieces will help you curate the perfect pockets of Christmas.