#holiday-decor

#holiday-decor

HOUSTON, Texas -- Holiday spirit fills every corner at The Round Top Collection.

Growing up, one of the things I'd always look forward to during the holiday season was the Christmas tree. Going tree-shopping, strapping it to the car, taking it home, and decorating it with all kinds of lights and ornaments was my favorite part of the holiday season. My family eventually switched to using a faux Christmas tree, but we all still had a lovely time setting it up and decorating it year after year.

We independently select these products-if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Custom-made gift baskets can be a great way to show you care this holiday season, and just because they're custom doesn't mean they can't be easy to put together. Choosing a smaller vessel for your basket, like these charming Santa-themed buckets from the Dollar Tree, can simplify the process while still impressing at the gift exchange.

You don't have to have a lot of seasonal decorations or decorate every corner to make your home feel magical. Instead, create a few pretty little moments of charm-places that make you smile every time you walk by. Display intentional pieces that will feel nostalgic and memorable: a charming Christmas village (I'm smitten with my new gingerbread houses), a bowl of vintage ornaments, even Christmas cards from loved ones displayed on a string with little clothespins,

Fake greenery has come a long way from its plastic predecessors. Now made with high-quality faux florals and durable wire frames, some of our favorites are nearly identical to the real thing. These pieces are sure to help you deck the halls for many years to come, both indoors and out. Ahead, we're highlighting the 10 best faux garlands for adorning your fireplace mantels, bannisters, front porches, and everywhere in between.

Ask a dozen people to share their thoughts on the best Christmas ornaments and you'll get a dozen different answers. If you're a romantic when it comes to the holidays, the designs that have some sort of sentimental value are the ones that top the list: DIY baubles made long ago in a classroom, sets that have graced your family's holiday trees for decades, or a handcrafted tree topper from the German Christmas market you visited long ago.

I know, I know: Halloween has yet to come and go, but it's not too soon to start talking about Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the rest of the winter holidays. We just can't help it! Some of the best decor collections of the season are launching now, and perhaps one of our most-anticipated drops just hit the market this morning: the John Derian for Target Holiday Collection is now available online!

The stunning full-shaped artificial tree stands 7.5-feet tall with a 56-inch base diameter when fully shaped - a great size for most standard ceilings (it also comes in a slim version for smaller spaces). The tree comes pre-lit with 2,250 color-changing micro-fairy LEDs that create a cozy, elegant glow. Because the lights are already built in, you won't need to buy or untangle your own strands - a major holiday win!

Who doesn't love a little secret hiding spot? Target is rolling out its holiday decor, and one item that's already stealing the show is a wooden box that's designed to look like a classic Christmas book - but inside there are compartments for storing wrapped candies, or any other trinkets you may want to hide away. Plus, you get style and storage for a super-cheap price tag.