Home Depot’s Polar Wishes collection includes
a herd of lighted white deer in various poses, as
well as a sleigh and deer combo. A slim, white-
lighted tree would look enchanting on a city
stoop or in a suburban yard.
Instead of the usual wreath, hang a set of
Terrain’s leather and silver sleigh bells.
TRADITIONAL COLORS
Nicole Fisher, who bases her BNR Interiors firm
in New York’s Hudson Valley, likes to blend the
time-tested colors of Christmas with fresh twists.
“My color palette this year is going to be green
and red with black and white accents,” she says. “I
love the traditional concept of black and white,
but also how it’s unexpected for the holidays.
Harlequin and checkered prints in small doses,
for ornaments or decorative accents, work for
both inside and out of the house.”
She likes magnolia-leaf garlands with green
tops and a rich burgundy red on their
fuzzy undersides.
“They’re my favorite to use because they pop
against a blanket of snow,” Fisher says. “They’re
also very hardy and last through the entire
season, always looking fresh.”
If you can’t find magnolia garlands locally,
Food52 quick-ships good-looking fresh ones.
And there are lovely faux versions that you
can embellish with extra pops of green, red or
copper magnolia sprigs, at Etsy,Jamali Garden
and West Elm.
Garlands of all kinds of greenery can warm up the
look of railings or frame doorways. Leave them au
naturel, or dress them with metallic accents and