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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jennifer Ebert

Joanna Gaines Loved Retro Christmas Decor Last Year, and Nostalgic Ornaments Are 2025’s Biggest Trend – Some Even Thought to Deter Evil Spirits and Bring Good Fortune

Joanna Gaines.

The warmth and magic of Christmas are increasingly channeled through designs that remind us of our childhood. Indeed, nostalgic decorating has returned to our interior design consciousness, driven by a collective yearning for comfort and simple joy, and is profoundly influencing our Christmas decorating ideas. This resurgence of retro decor is rooted in a desire for authentic pieces with a sense of history.

Entrepreneur and HGTV star Joanna Gaines was one of the first influential figures to champion this return to sentimental pieces. Take the iconic Nutcracker decorations, for instance, in their traditional red, green, and gold. Joanna’s past Christmas wreath, featuring these handsome, historic soldiers, serves as a perfect blueprint for incorporating authentic nostalgia.

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