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The best Christmas tree decorations we've spotted so far this year

From playful and personalised to elegant and sparkling, here's all the tree-trimming inspiration you need

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Good Housekeeping UK

Trimming the tree is one of the joys of Christmas decorating. If, like us, you love going all out with your baubles, you’ve come to the right place. With some creativity and a little planning, decorating a tree like a pro is within all our reach. Once you've got your tree up (and its skirt on), your individual creativity can shine.

We believe a Christmas tree should showcase the things you love the most and highlight your personality, which is why our round-up includes everything from croissants and a novelty Stanley cup to hand-blown glass swirl baubles and glass tear drops for a touch of winter sophistication.

Retailers usually organise their Christmas decorations by theme to help you as you shop. John Lewis & Partners has created four different trends perfect for trimming your tree this year. Our favourite? It's got to be Sugar & Spice, which celebrates the more playful season of Kitsch-mas.

Start by investing in a few packs of simpler decorations to create the base of your look and then add the wow-factor with some more unusual or fun pieces. And there are plenty of quirky ornaments on offer this year, including delicate hand-painted baubles, ornate glass and lots of playful picks.

So, whether you prefer to keep things traditional with candy canes and dangling Santas, or you want to give visitors a laugh with something a bit sillier (Brussel sprouts will add festive cheer to any tree), here's our pick of the best Christmas tree decorations for 2024...

Heal's Metallic Resin Dinosaur Decoration Triceratops

Metallic Resin Dinosaur Decoration Triceratops

Tapping into this year's Kitschmas theme, this dinosaur bauble will add instant personality to your tree and if you have any dino fans in your house, they'll love this mini triceratops.

Fun fact: the real thing usually grew to nine metres in length (so slightly longer than a bus) and weighed between six to eight tons. Luckily, this bauble is a lot more lightweight.

The White Company Glitter Bird Decorations – Set of 4

Glitter Bird Decorations – Set of 4
Credit: The White Company

These pretty birds are perfect for adding a natural touch to your tree. Featuring lots of festive sparkle, they look beautiful on their velvet ribbons.

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DoodlecardsBoutique Personalised Dog Breed Christmas Tree Ornament

Personalised Dog Breed Christmas Tree Ornament
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Get a personalised decoration made up to feature your favourite four-legged friend. There's 70 breeds to choose from and space to add your pooch's name on their Santa hat.

Heal's Paper Mache Checkerboard Bauble 7cm

Paper Mache Checkerboard Bauble 7cm

If you're going for a colour pop design for your tree this year, these checkerboard baubles by The Conscious will definitely catch the eye. They're hand crafted and hand decorated for a completely unique look and come in four bold shades if you want to mix it up, or we think they'd look gorgeous mixed in with some glitterball baubles for a truly fabulous tree.

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Dunelm Feather Design light-up bauble

Editor’s Choice
Feather Design light-up bauble
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With a beautiful etched feather design, this bauble also includes LED lights inside its glass orb. An investment decoration but one that is sure to add 'wow factor' to your tree.

Flying Tiger Christmas Croissant Decoration

Christmas Croissant Decoration

Whatever you're having for your Christmas breakfast, add sprinkles. This fun croissant design is colourful, cute and covered in glitter "chocolate" — what more do we really need?

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Cox & Cox Twelve Hanging Snowballs (pack of 12)

Twelve Hanging Snowballs (pack of 12)

Bring the outdoors in (without the cold) with Cox & Cox's elegant snowballs. They're fluffy and fun and, as a pack of 12, can provide the base of your tree decor.

Crafty Glass London Handmade Glass Brussels Sprout Hanging Decoration

Handmade Glass Brussels Sprout Hanging Decoration

Whether you like sprouts or not, it's not Christmas without them — and this happy fellow is pretty difficult not to like.

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Fortnum & Mason Mini Hamper Christmas Decoration

Mini Hamper Christmas Decoration

If there's one thing we can all agree on at Christmas, it's that a Fortnum & Mason hamper is always welcome — the baskets are also useful to keep around the house afterwards!

Bring the iconic hamper into your decor this year with this mini version, fastened with a leather bow.

M&S Twelve Mini Glass Teardrop Baubles

Twelve Mini Glass Teardrop Baubles

These pretty glass teardrops make great ‘fillers’ for packing out your tree. They’ll gently glisten as the light catches them, so pair well with fairy lights and the colour scheme of your choice.

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Marks and Spencer Red Glass Food Mixer Bauble

Red Glass Food Mixer Bauble

Our beloved KitchenAids are sure to be making a few appearances over the festive period, and now on your tree can be one of them.

We believe your Christmas tree should showcase the things you love best and, for us, the iconic red mixer goes without saying.

Dunelm Pack of 6 Winter Animal Paper Hanging Decorations

Pack of 6 Winter Animal Paper Hanging Decorations
Credit: Dunelm

These decorations will bring a sense of woodland charm to your Christmas tree. They're super lightweight, so they will work well on the thinnest branches.

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John Lewis Water Flask Tree Decoration

Water Flask Tree Decoration

Fans of the coveted Stanley cup and its lookalike alternatives will love this topical tree decoration. Those on social media will have undoubtedly seen these water flasks everywhere; a trend we can see coming with us long into the New Year.

John Lewis Sugar & Spice Disco Ball Bauble

Sugar & Spice Disco Ball Bauble

If you can't get your disco ball out at Christmas, then when can you? This bauble will warmly catch the light as it hangs on your tree and adds a bit of fun for those going for a more minimal theme. If you don't love a tree with colour, you can still bring the party!

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Jellycat Amuseables Bauble

Amuseables Bauble

Jellycat will be finding itself in many a stocking this year, and now there’s a place for it on your tree too. This happy little bauble features the classic, cute Jellycat smiling face and makes a great addition to a Christmas Eve box for children.

Sass & Belle Christmas Black Cab Bauble

Christmas Black Cab Bauble
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Londoners (and fans) will love this iconic black cab bauble; a must-have for any city dweller. Loaded up with gifts and a Christmas tree, this is the epitome of 'driving home for Christmas.'

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Garden Trading Murrine Festive Baubles, Set of 3

Murrine Festive Baubles, Set of 3

This design is an upgraded version of the classic, clear bauble; an antique brass finish gives them an older, slightly worn look that'll look great in the rustic countryside home.

Flying Tiger Christmas bauble - Popcorn bucket

Christmas bauble - Popcorn bucket
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Credit: Flying Tiger

This decoration will become a talking-point on any tree. Why not tie it to a ribbon and add it as a final flourish to a wrapped gift for a dedicated cinemagoer or movie lover?

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John Lewis Shatterproof Baubles, Box of 100

Shatterproof Baubles, Box of 100

You can't go wrong with a pack of 100 — this shatterproof set is full of a whole range of colours to form the basis of your tree or to fill out branches.

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