14 Festive Holiday Ornaments For Those Who Love To Decorate

By Pamela Edwards Christiani ·Updated October 29, 2021

This is a bit last minute for ordering tree ornaments, so get into this and order fast!

I looovvvee decorating my parents’ tree each year. It happens after Thanksgiving when we’re all at home. Our trees are always beautiful, and eclectic. And despite the fact we have boxes of available at Neiman Marcus $74 BUY NOY 02SMOOTH OPERATORSVelvet is such a holiday texture, why not add a little to the tree? Cody Foster Velvet Holiday Baubles (Set of 6) available at Food52 $40 (set of six) BUY NOW 03JEWELS FOR THE TREEThese are so pretty, I thought they were necklaces at first! You can truly adorn your tree with this sparkly set. Joanna Buchanan Classic Sparkle Bee Hanging Ornaments, Set of Three available at Bloomingdales $66 (set of 3) BUY NOW 04OUR SHERO HARRIET“There are two things I’ve got a right to, and these are, Death or Liberty—one or the other I mean to have.” -Harriet Tubman. Let us never forget that before BLM and the Civil Rights Movement there was Harriet. In addition to the lantern she carries (you can’t see it from the front), this ornamental Harriet has a rifle on her back. Museum shops are the best! Harriet Tubman Ornament available at National Archives Store $19.95 BUY NOW 05BLACK AND WHITEAdd a little drama to the tree with these harlequin-like, vintagey picks. They’re made of hand painted glass, with gold tops and festive ribbon. Bordeaux Diamond Black and White Ornaments available at CB2 $8.95 each BUY NOW 06MARVELOUS MELANINWhat would we do without Etsy! The reviewers adore this set, ’cause diversity is always better. Palmtreecreationsnow Merry Melanin Mini Set available at Etsy 07CRYSTAL BALLMy mom has always been a fan of Waterford crystal, so my husband started getting her their crystal ornaments awhile ago. They’re a little pricey, but gorgous and special (including the signature Waterford box and satin ribbons). Waterford Lismore Bauble Ornament available at Waterford $110 BUY NOW 08WE ARE THE WORLDSparkly, shiny, global! These 4-inch-diameter orbs made of handblown glass are also hand-painted and beaded! Available in five colorways. Beaded Earth Ornament available at Glitterville Studios $16 each BUY NOW 09SPORTY SANTAIs he dancing, doing leg-lifts? Doesn’t matter, it’ll make someone smile. Leg-lifting, dancing Santa is wooden and handpainted (so items will vary). Sporty Santa Marionette Ornament available at Anthropologie $14 BUY NOW 10AFRICAN ANIMALSI love a museum gift shop, IRL preferably, but virtual is fine for now.The giraffe, elephant and hippo are the most recognized and beloved animals of Africa. These are handmade in South Africa (each will vary) and sold as a set of three via the Smithsonian.The colorful wildlife renditions will add some vibrant touches to any tree.Beaded Animal Ornaments, Set of Three available at Smithsonian $38 (set of three) BUY NOW 11STAR BRIGHTStars and Christmas go hand in hand. I couldn’t belive these beauties were only five bucks (each). ZGallerie Diamond Eye Ornament in Silver and Gold available at ZGallerie $5.99 each BUY NOW 12COUNTRIES OF THE MOTHERLANDIf you look closely you’ll notice that each African country is represented by a different patterned textile. Now, I’m assuming that those textiles have a specific meaning to that country…but who knows?!? It’s solid wood and $5.99, so I love it! OnHoliday Wooden Africa with Country Borders Christmas Tree Ornament available at Amazon $5.99 BUY NOW 13ZODIAC LOVERSWhat’s your sign? Add an astrological touch to the tree with sign, symbol and constellation against a night’s sky. Of course there’s one for every sign. From this link you’ll find Kurt Adler’s remaining 11 zodiac ornaments. Kurt Adler Glass Sagittarius Ornament available at Macy’s $18 BUY NOW 14KIDDO CUSTOMIZATIONI found this cutie for the kids on Etsy. Order now so you can get your favorite kid’s name up and hanging on 2021’s Xmas tree! The shop has other options as well (ballerinas, angels), in case the superhero doesn’t float your boat. SublimeSoulCreations Personalized Christmas Ornament available at Etsy $7.99 BUY NOW