First Look – Christmas Decor 2025
The 2025 Christmas garland kits are here + I’m sharing a look at my Christmas theme for the living room and all the decor I’m loving to create it!
I cannot believe that we are in the middle of October already and it is time to share what I’ve been dreaming and scheming for my Christmas decor! There is simply no denying the magic of a home beautifully and thoughtfully decorated for the holidays. It just beckons you in and makes you feel all the warmth and cheer of the season. I’ve been known to put a Christmas tree in every room; tie a bow around anything that will stand still long enough; and sprinkle glitter everywhere during this celebratory time of year.
Where are my fellow Christmas people? 🙋♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏻♂️🙋
Don’t you just get that fluttery surge of excitement thinking about pulling out all your ornaments and draping the mantel in evergreen?
Gosh, it’s the best!
For the past several years, I’ve put together mood boards to gather my inspirations and materials together in one or two guiding designs based on my Christmas decor themes. Drum roll please……..
This year’s living room Christmas theme is GRAND BOTANICAL! I’m using my deep announcers voice, can’t you tell?
2025 CHRISTMAS THEME: GRAND BOTANICAL
Grand Botanical Living Room Here
Fruity Festivity in the Dining Room
10 Festive Touches for a Merry Home
Think amaryllis, magnolia, berries, fern, and evergreen draping everywhere! I’ve found several gorgeous ribbons that will suit the theme, including the 3 above: a pink, red, and green gingham (yes it’s back, sort of), a green and white velvet toile, and a floral embroidery. No this look isn’t new for me. I’ve been doing some version of this for the past several years, but that’s how you know it’s magic!
This year’s Christmas decor is traditional with a twist. I’m using lots of vibrant reds and greens with a strong dose of pink. Yes, I love pink for Christmas just see this from 2024 and this from 2023! I am always celebrating the holidays with pink — it’s my signature color! 😉
I plan to incorporate my Rose Medallion collection more fully in the decor this year and add some glamorous elements like these elegant baubles from King of Christmas (c/o).
Just look at those pearls! The mistletoe collection is sooooooo….goood! I am totally enchanted with these ornaments and so is James. When I was trying to get this photo the other day he crawled up on the daybed reaching his sweet little hand for the “ball” as he called it. “Ball…ball…BALL!” he chanted. Oh dear! I might be in trouble this year.
I was first introduced to King of Christmas last year when they sent me the queen flocked slim tree. I used it for my red and white Annalee themed tree, see here. To say I love this tree is a total understatement. The quality is amazing and there are so many branches y’all! Just perfect for all the decorations and ribbon I like to add to a Christmas tree. I even plan to use it in the living room this year.
Come see how the living room turned out in this post!
Grand Botanical on the Mantel – 2025 Christmas Garland Kits
Garland Kits Sold Out for 2025 Season! Watch this for a video tutorial teaching you how to get the look.
Of course the Grand Botanical theme will extend to my mantel garland and actually that is the design that came first as I was figuring out this year’s Christmas garland kits. Here she is…
The garland is a traditional Christmas look with cheer! It is elegant but bright, lush but playful. The garland mixes vibrant evergreen with classic magnolia for a lavish garland that wraps the mantel in charm, cheer, and tradition. Pretty pink and red amaryllis decorate the mantel top and a combination of red berries and glittering fern with sugar pinecones add texture and color to the garland.
I’ve used the pink, red, and green gingham, the green and white velvet toile, and hints of the floral embroidery in the garland, but there are 8 ribbon options total, and so many beautiful combinations to create. You can explore them all in the PDF Christmas Garland Kit Look Book! Right now the ribbon is reserved for the garland kit orders, but send me an email Katherine@penderandpeony.com if you want to order just the ribbon.
How do the kits work?
There is only one look for this year’s kits: Grand Botanical, but there are more ribbon options. You get to customize the accent florals and ribbons to your home within the selections provided. Place your order then receive the garland kit in the mail in November ready to be assembled and hung.
Each kit will include:
- Mixed pine 6′ or 10′ garland base
- Designer ribbon: cut for streamers and/or tied for bows
- Customized accent florals – Large sugar pine cones not included. Can be purchased here.
- Step by step instructions
- Video tutorial
- Floral wire
The price for the Christmas garland kit averages between $200 – $300 plus shipping costs, depending on the length of garland you need and florals/ribbons you choose. In general, designer Christmas garland using these kinds of quality florals and ribbons run $600 – $1000. To reserve your garland a deposit of half the total cost is due when you order.
Look Book
The look book in PDF format goes into detail about the components of the garland with a price breakdown for greenery, florals, and ribbon. Click here to download it!
The Benefits:
- Access to high quality ribbon and faux greenery and florals rarely found in big box stores!
- Just the right amount of materials for a 6′ or 10′ garland. You don’t have to worry about buying too much or too little!
- A base faux evergreen garland that is a unique mix of greenery unlike anything else out there!
- A quickly assembled garland that is versatile for future ribbon and floral swaps.
- Kits make Christmas decorating fun and easy!
Ordering:
Just fill out the Google form to place your order for a 2025 Christmas garland kit. Once you submit your form, you will receive a Paypal invoice to pay your deposit. Please note that orders are not reserved until your deposit is made!
Place Your Garland Kit Order
My 2025 Christmas Decor Picks
I will incorporate a number of vintage and antique finds into my Christmas decor – per usual. I’ve also got some beauties coming for the Curio Collected Shop for you all, but I have been looking around the web and checking out my favorite brands’ holiday collections too. The best pieces sell fast, so I wanted to share my decor picks with you early.
I just ordered these personalized stockings for the living room. I think they are charming and fit my Grand Botanical theme perfectly, and the reindeer are so cute for James! I’m also stocking up on soft ornaments like this Nativity and this angel for James’ special tree that he can decorate and play with in the den.
These pearl twinkle lights are in my cart, and I think this plaid bunting is darling. I also can’t stop thinking about these Liberty pattern paper Christmas trees. It’s never too early to order your personalized Christmas cards, and I am deciding between this pretty garland and this plaid bow.
Ok…here are all my picks for a Grand Botanical themed Christmas: