Unique Ways to Showcase Your Holiday Ornaments

Welcome, everyone, to the Blog today, Friends!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are easing joyfully into the holiday season. Around here, the sparkle of Christmas is slowly making its way into each room, and today I’m excited to share a little something new with you—a different kind of Christmas tree that’s brought a breath of fresh air (quite literally!) into our dining room.

Last year, I discovered I was allergic to the faux evergreens and all that pretty flocking that comes on so many decorations. As much as I love the look, the sneezing and itchy eyes weren’t quite the holiday magic I had in mind. So this season, I’ve been gently rethinking how to display some of my favorite ornaments while keeping things comfortable at home.

That’s when we stumbled across this wonderful ornament tree—no evergreen branches, no flocking, just a beautifully simple iron frame with graceful hooks for hanging ornaments. It has such a charming, sculptural quality, almost like a winter tree standing quietly in the woods, waiting for a dusting of snow. Each hook becomes a little moment to showcase a special piece, turning the whole tree into a curated gallery of memories.

I love how it opens up the space and lets each ornament shine on its own. It feels airy, elegant, and just perfect for the dining room. And between you and me … I think it’s a lovely reminder that even small changes can bring so much peace and beauty into a home.

Do you have a favorite ornament collection you might display differently this year? I’d love to hear what treasures you’re bringing out of the boxes.

This particular ornament tree is made of sturdy black metal, giving it a clean, modern silhouette that still feels wonderfully festive. The stand comes in two pieces, secured by a simple metal rod that keeps everything steady and well-balanced. Each tier of ornament holders is easy to assemble and slips into place with the help of a small rubber ring that hugs the center pole—such a clever design! There are six tiers in all, creating a lovely graduated shape, and the look is finished off with a charming star that sits gracefully at the top.

To protect the floor and give the tree a soft, wintry touch, I set it on a rubber mat and then wrapped a cozy white throw around the base. It adds that perfect snowy effect, almost as if the tree has just been dusted in fresh powder. The contrast of the white against the dark metal gives the whole piece a beautifully serene, Scandinavian look.

I have so many ornaments collected over the years—gifts from loved ones, special finds from our travels, and those little treasures that just spoke to me at thrift stores—that they simply won’t all fit on our “family tree” in the Great Room. That tree is reserved for the pieces with stories woven into their ribbons, the ones we’ve hung year after year.

But this new ornament tree? It’s the perfect venue for displaying the rest of my collection that deserves to be seen and enjoyed. Each arm holds four or five ornaments, giving me plenty of space to showcase those beauties that usually stay tucked away in their boxes. Once all the hooks are filled, the whole tree will shimmer with color and light—almost like a cascade of jewels on a dark winter branch.

You can see that I still have plenty of hooks to fill, and that’s part of the fun. As we work our way through the ornament boxes over the next few days, we’ll be adding more and more treasures to this little tree. When the big Family Tree is up and fully decorated, I’ll snap another picture of this metal tree brimming with ornaments so you can enjoy the finished look right along with me.

I imagine you could easily string lights on this tree as well—the branches would hold them beautifully—but this year I’m keeping things simple. Sometimes a quieter display lets each ornament shine in its own lovely way. And truly, with all those sparkling pieces hanging from each tier, I think this tree will glow all on its own.

We’ve been busy outside as well, and I couldn’t resist creating a little vignette at the front of the driveway to welcome friends and neighbors. Two cheerful evergreen trees stand side by side, each dressed with just a touch of ribbon, a sparkle of lights, and a handful of unbreakable ornaments—perfect for braving the winter weather.Nestled between the trees is a charming thrifted deer, peeking out as if he’s wandered over to investigate the roly-poly snowman standing guard nearby. The two of them make such a whimsical pair, adding a dash of holiday magic before you even step inside the house. It’s amazing what a few simple touches—and a lucky thrifted find—can do to bring a smile to anyone passing by.

The little deer is all dressed for the season with a lovely Christmas bow tied neatly around his neck. His lights glow in a slightly different shade of white than the trees beside him, which makes him stand out just enough—almost as if he’s stepping forward to greet each guest with a quiet “Merry Christmas.” It’s such a simple touch, but it brings the whole vignette to life.

Thank you so much for joining me here today for this early peek at a few of our decorated trees. There’s something special about easing into the season, one ornament and one little scene at a time, and I’m delighted to share the journey with you.

I’m also excited to be joining a wonderful group of very creative ladies for our Christmas Tablescape Hop on Tuesday, December 2nd. I hope you’ll stop by for some beautiful holiday inspiration and fresh ideas for setting a festive table.

Until then, friends, may your days be merry, bright, and filled with moments of simple joy.