Professionals share their secrets.

I’m tired of visiting the same stores every year holiday decor for your home? If you want a more unique look this season (without breaking the bank, of course!), head to the following retailers that Southern designers swear are totally hidden gems. Don’t panic if your friends and family suddenly beg to know where you bought everything.

Whole Foods

Your weekly Whole Foods run just got a little more exciting. “You can always rely on Whole Foods for a unique candle or cinnamon-scented pine cones, but my absolute favorite holiday decor are miniature rosemary trees shaped like Christmas trees,” says founder Heather DiSabella. Heather DiSabella Interior Design in Washington, D.C. “I’ve been using one of these as part of my holiday decor since I bought my first apartment; They’re very small, but they can easily be decorated with ribbon or bows, and you can even hang miniature ornaments on them. he adds. And don’t be in such a rush to throw these beauties away when the holidays are over; DiSabella suggested planting them to give them new life.

When it comes time to decorate for the season, Kristin Keyes is also a Whole Foods enthusiast. “I’m such a minimalist that the idea of ​​having a large collection of holiday decor that I’ll keep and reset each year gives me anxiety,” she explains. “Instead, we opt for simple, compostable products that we can create together year after year and continue at season’s end.” For example, the founder Interiors by Kristin Keyes She likes to put together popcorn and cranberries to use as decor in Nashville.

Founder J.P. Horton JP Horton Interior Design A person living in Charlottesville, Virginia, also turns to the grocery store for her holiday decorating needs. “I love decorating the holidays with fruit and citrus; it’s a very cost-effective way to add color,” says the designer, who will incorporate fruit into wreaths and wreaths or place them in bowls and vases scattered around her home. “The practice always seems timeless because it is rooted in tradition.” She adds: “My whole family loves making navel orange pomander. They look beautiful and smell amazing!

michaels

The craft store is a must-visit during the holiday season and a great source for faux leaves that will transform your mantel, dining table, stairwell and more. “I like to decorate with fresh greens and berries mixed with faux lamb’s ear or magnolias,” says Anne Hammett. michaels for these items. “They are also a great source for ribbon,” adds the founder. Anne Pearson Design In Charlotte.

ACE Hardware

It’s time to run a hardware store! Retailers love: ACE Hardware It’s full of holiday ingredients. “With each location individually owned, I often find holiday decor not available at major retailers,” explains founder Evan Millárd. millard in Nashville. He also managed to be creative with some of his finds. “Last year, I came across hundreds of patinated metal pine cones, which I used to cover this tree, which is approximately 15 meters high,” the designer notes. “Pine cones add visual interest and help offset other shiny glass ornaments.”

Anthropology and Rifle Paper Company

If you prefer to use another material for your gifts, you don’t need to rely on standard wrapping paper. “I now use wallpaper samples or look at my favorite stores Anthropology or Rifle Paper Company for some great paper options,” explains founder Aston Moody Aston Moody Interiors in Columbia, South Carolina. The designer says she also likes to embellish her tree skirt with fabric scraps from past projects or from a local craft store.

Annie Selke

This designers’ favorite carpet retailer also offers decorative holiday pieces. “If you’re a fan of bright and cheerful holiday decorations like me, you’ll want to check out the colorful bottlebrush trees,” says founder Jess Harrell. Style Residency. “The perfect way to add color and cheer to your holiday decorations.”

Land

Anthropologie’s sister store Land There are only a few brick-and-mortar stores scattered throughout the United States, but it’s easily shopped online, which Molly Solich considers “the go-to place for unique and simple holiday decor.” Founder Molly Solich DesignLiving between Texas and Colorado, she especially loves Terrain’s trappings. “They have a vintage, heirloom feel that pairs well with a home full of collected antiques,” she says. Don’t forget to shop the retailer’s greens, too. “One of these fresh wreaths paired with antique ribbon and custom hanging bells will grace my front door this season,” adds Solich.

Vintage Stores

Finally, when shopping for holiday decor, go the second-hand route; You never know what you might find! “From unique vintage ornaments and tableware to handmade wreaths and nostalgic decor, antique shopping malls and vintage shops they are “great places to go with classic, chic and quirky holiday decorations, as well as sustainable shopping,” says founder Cheryl Luckett. residence by cheryl In Charlotte.