It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas. Now that Target has restocked the Wondershop with their 2024 Christmas Collection, I can start my holiday shopping in earnest.
As a shopping writer, I love a good bargain, but I'd never compromise quality for cost. I look to Target to inspire my Christmas decor ideas at a price I can actually afford. I've spent hours scouring the Wondershop to find wreaths, ornaments, and all manner of indoor and outdoor decor, all for less than $100. I've even found a seven-foot Christmas tree for just $250.
The key to decorating tastefully for Christmas is to be selective. I've sorted through thousands of items in the Target Wondershop, discarding any cheap inflatables and novelty designs, to focus on the finds that combine timeless style with affordability and durability. You could bring out these decorations next year and they wouldn't make your home feel dated. As long as you store your Christmas decorations properly, they should look as good as new.
My 18 favorite finds from the Target Christmas Collection
Perhaps you've just moved house, or you're hosting your first Christmas, and you're looking for all-new Christmas decorations. Or maybe you want to pick up a few pieces to breathe new life into your old decor. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it in the Target Wondershop Christmas collection.
Christmas ornaments
Everybody has their own Christmas ornament ideas. For as long as I can remember, my mom has favored a red and gold color scheme and I like to follow suit. We've used some of the same baubles and bows for years now, but I like to treat myself to one new ornament each year. This year, the set of the Glittered Mini Hedgehogs from the Target Wondershop is a high contender. These adorable accents could complement any color scheme and bring a touch of woodland charm to your tree.
I love a mix-and-match ornament set. It's a great way to show your personality while keeping to a cohesive theme. These gingerbread ornaments look good enough to eat.
These little hedgehogs are a real conversation starter. Create a cluster on your miniature Christmas tree or dot them through the branches of your full-sized tree.
If you're looking for a full set of Christmas ornaments, this is a good place to start. You get a range of shapes and sizes in complementary colors for a sense of cohesion.
Mantel decor
In my house, we spend most of Christmas around the fireplace. It's where we hang the stockings and display our favorite Christmas cards, so I'm always looking for inspiration for my Christmas mantel decor ideas. Once I've hung the wreath and arranged the garland, it's time to put the finishing touches on the mantelpiece. I think these little paper penguins make a sweet seasonal accent to spruce up the mantel. Everybody needs a set of stocking holders to prevent scratches on the mantelpiece: luckily, these metallic reindeer are pretty, as well as practical.
I like to see a set of stocking holders with personality. A four-pack includes one reindeer buck, one reindeer doe, and two reindeer fawns for the little ones.
Standing 9.75 and 8.25 inches tall, these penguins are ideally sized for placement on tabletops or mantelpieces to create a cute, festive scene.
You can't get much more classic than a candy-cane stripe. Personalize each stocking with a monogram and you won't get muddled trying to remember whose gifts are whose.
Christmas trees
A pre-lit tree provides the perfect blank canvas to hang your ornaments and bring your Christmas tree ideas to life. Target's selection of pre-lit trees takes some of the hassle out of decorating, so that you don't have to worry about disentangling your string lights. Keep it classic in pine green or experiment with color: I like the look of a flocked tree for the feeling of snowfall indoors.
When it comes to Christmas trees, nothing screams 'artificial' like a perfect triangle. If you want your tree to look and feel like the real thing, you need something with clearly defined branches and pine tips.
The Target Wondershop stocks no fewer than 2,941 artificial Christmas trees. Out of all of them, this is the one that looks most like a real tree, with carefully delineated pine tips and natural layers of branches.
Shop this snow-dappled tree in 4', 5', or 6' sizes, as suits your space. I'd like to get two and place one either side of my front door to create a snowy scene on my sheltered porch.
This miniature Christmas tree is ideal for apartment living. There's plenty of twinkle power from 120 LED bulbs, plus space to decorate on each pull-down branch.
Wreaths and garlands
In my house, it doesn't feel like Christmas until we've hung our wreaths − one above the fireplace to frame our festive mantel, and the other from the front door to welcome our friends and family. I think there's a lot to be said for faux wreaths and garlands. Where fresh foliage will wither within a few weeks, a faux wreath or garland will last you through the festive season. Investing in quality faux foliage is a practical way to bring your Christmas door decor ideas to life.
I love the contrast between the bright red berries and the green pine − it's a classic combination and never fails to make me feel festive.
We have a garland that looks just like this at my parents' place. My mom likes to wind her garland through the banisters, but you might prefer to display yours above the mantel.
Flickering lights and bright colors can feel a little overwhelming. Keep it classic with this lighted pine wreath, which twines clear LED string lights through cones, berries, and fluffy pine tips.
Indoor decor
Whether you're decorating a console table in the entryway or putting the finishing touches on your festive table, consider some of the more eclectic finds from the Target Wondershop to tie it all together. I found this adorable Wooden Christmas Village, painted by hand and illuminated by LED lights, on sale for half-price at $69.99. Whether you're keen to keep it classic or go modern, everybody needs Christmas lights, and a set of stocking holders wouldn't go amiss.
This village scene is intricately painted with a town hall, a clock tower, and a toy shop, interspersed with snow-flocked Christmas trees to capture the spirit of the season.
The Christmas decor I remember most fondly from my youth is a little light-up igloo that casts a warm white glow over long, dark nights. This polar bear figurine is the closest thing I can find.
I like the fact that these LED icicles are by turns long then short – the variation adds depth and dimension to your indoor Christmas lighting ideas.
Outdoor decor
Whether you're working with a small outdoor space or sprawling gardens, the Target Wondershop can help you bring your outdoor Christmas decor ideas to life. I sorted through all the novelty doormats and cheap inflatables to find these hidden gems. When it comes to outdoor decor, don't be afraid to go pre-lit − you want to be able to see your decorations through the long, dark nights.
This little fawn is strung with LED lights for a warm flow and finished with a big red bow. If you like the look, you can shop the matching set and intersperse your rattan fawn with grown-up reindeer fit to pull Santa's sleigh.
These string lights come in multi-colors, light purple, and bright red, as well as warm and cool white to complement any Christmas color scheme.
This sleek sculpture would make a great addition to the rest of your minimalist Christmas decor. It's a scaled-back way to create a second Christmas tree out in your yard.
Target aren't the only ones getting a head start on the holiday spirit. Anthropologie just relaunched their Holiday Collection with fresh wreaths and garlands, as well as adorable handmade ornaments. To save you time and money, I've picked my 18 favorite pieces from the Anthropologie Holiday Collection.
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