Holiday Trend Report

Earth Tone Christmas

It’s the holiday season and for some, it will be the first time in a long time that we will be able to get together with family and friends. With the 2022 holiday season quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning our decorations, preparing to host and attend holiday parties, and last but not least, gifting!

This edition of our Holiday Trend Report focuses on holiday decorating, hosting, and musthave gifts for holiday hosts. With decorating at the forefront, we’re seeing a shift in the type of decor pieces homeowners are decking their halls with, as well as how and where they are placing these items, focusing on small-spaces, mantles and tables. And of course, with decorating comes trending color schemes, and this Report brings insights as to what homeowners are going for. It’s all about calming earth tones and neutrals, rather than the typical vibrant red and green.

Hosting for the holidays is no easy feat, but this year’s Holiday Trend Report offers topselling products and food storage solutions that make hosting seamless. With these timesaving tips and products, you will be able to spend less time in the kitchen and more quality time with family and friends.

Rockin’ Around the Kitsch-mas Tree

Kitch-mas Décor

You probably never thought you’d see the day where the knickknacks in your grandmother’s breakfront come back in style, but here it is. Retro, over-the-top, eccentric and even downright whacky décor pieces are in demand this season. Whether you’re looking for a single conversation piece or to go all out maximalist, these unique items will capture guests’ attention for holidays to come.

Rockin’ Around the Kitsch-mas Tree:

Gnomes & Villages

Gnomes: Keep the Elf on the Shelf in the attic because it’s all about gnomes now. These fantasy-world figurines of all shapes and sizes are set to be this year’s must-have piece either for your holiday decoration lineup (with many Santa-themed options) or to give as a gift someone with a whimsical wish list. Even more, they aren’t just for outdoor/gardens now, indoor tabletop styles are consumers’ top picks.

Villages: From quaint houses to ginger villages made of candy to moving trains, North Pole-like villages are making kitsch cool. The villages serve as collectibles too, adding more pieces year over year.

Space-Saving Holiday Trees

Space Saving Trees

Maximize your space this year with a half-wall or corner tree. The smaller the tree, the fewer ornaments you’ll need and the more you can play with curating a unique and different theme. Smaller trees also make great secondary trees for outdoor areas, kids’ rooms or other areas throughout the home.

Trend Tips

Tip 1: Purchase an artificial tree because they are convenient and can be used year over year, which also saves money.
Tip 2: Invest in an artificial tree because the clean up is quick and easy - no pine needles or water left behind.
Tip 3: Purchase a storage piece that can hold multiple decorations in one space, like a large ornament box that can hold ornaments, as well as a mini tree.
Tip 4: Decide on a theme in advance to save time browsing the aisles and making sure there’s a cohesive look and feel.
Tip 5: Use the holidays to bring out every family members’ personality by choosing different themes for every area of the home.
Tip 6: For a less traditional look, consider layering mini trees of differing heights, like bottle brush trees, to add depth.

Color Story: Earth Tones

Earth Tone Christmas

This year, save the poppy reds, pinks and punchy neons. Instead, go back to basics with winter whites, classic creams and muted earth tones for your holiday décor theme. Color lovers don’t fret: you can keep the greens, but skew more towards emerald jewel tones and shades that appear in nature. Keeping a neutral color scheme feels elevated, luxurious and, while other “louder” color trends come and go out of style, earth tones never will.

Double Duty Dishware

Become a holiday potluck pro by cooking your shared food in the same dish you serve it in. Save yourself the time and trouble of transferring and invest in quality oven-friendly and stove-safe dishes that look as good sitting on a buffet as the food inside tastes.

Food Storage: The holidays are the perfect time to upgrade and invest in your food storage sets. Keep holiday leftovers fresher for longer AND your refrigerator organized all season long with a set of new plastic storage containers.