{"id":7004,"date":"2025-10-11T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=7004"},"modified":"2025-10-15T21:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T21:43:43","slug":"from-whacky-to-wonderful-these-are-the-24-christmas-decorations-our-shopping-expert-loves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/11\/from-whacky-to-wonderful-these-are-the-24-christmas-decorations-our-shopping-expert-loves\/","title":{"rendered":"From whacky to wonderful \u2013 these are the 24 Christmas decorations our shopping expert loves"},"content":{"rendered":"
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These tree decorations are filling us with festive joy! (Picture: Metro\/Getty\/Daniele Scandola)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Even though we still have Halloween<\/a> to get through, and Bonfire Night<\/a> just after that, our shopping expert can\u2019t stop herself from getting over-excited about Christmas<\/a>, and the gorgeous decorations she wants to buy for this year.<\/p>\n

Speaking with John Lewis<\/a> earlier this month, who officially launched its Christmas Shop in late September, the retailer is going bigger than ever before.<\/p>\n

With over 1.1 million crackers ready to be pulled \u2013 enough to stretch the length of the London<\/a> Marathon more than 40 times \u2013 and 70km of garlands prepped to deck homes from Oxford Street to Windsor Castle<\/a>, it\u2019s clear that Christmas 2025 is all about making a statement.<\/p>\n

Lisa Cherry, Head of Christmas at John Lewis, said: \u2018This year we are seeing customers bring real personality to how they decorate their homes. From playful baubles with faces to bold stripes and nostalgic character decorations \u2013 the joy is mixing tradition with a twist. We\u2019ve invested more than ever before in our Christmas decorations<\/a>, gifts and experiences this year so customers can create magical moments that feel uniquely theirs.\u2019<\/p>\n

John Lewis is forecasting a 25% rise in greenery sales, and for those going all out, the retailer is offering its tallest-ever Christmas tree<\/a> at a towering 10ft. According to Christmas Buyer Charlie Murray, this year\u2019s trends are all about self-expression, scale, and a healthy dose of nostalgia.<\/p>\n

Personality, Not Perfection<\/strong>
Forget matchy-matchy trees – 2025 is about making your decorations personal. Alphabet stockings and initial baubles are up 185% year-on-year, while quirky ornaments like custard creams, espresso martinis and even kitchen scales are topping shopping baskets.<\/p>\n

Mini-to-Maxi Styling<\/strong>
Stripes and harlequin prints are the statement patterns of the season, bringing a theatrical flair to trees and tables. Staircase styling and mantel-scaping are back in a big way, and pre-lit trees – including the new 10ft model – remain festive heroes.<\/p>\n

Nostalgia Reigns Supreme<\/strong>
Retro is in. Sales of nostalgic ornaments – think vinyl record players and retro TVs – have soared by 293% compared to last year, as customers look to recapture the magic of Christmases past.<\/p>\n

As for 2025? John Lewis\u2019 expert buying team has curated four distinct themes, each designed to bring depth and storytelling to your seasonal d\u00e9cor:<\/p>\n