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An insider’s guide to what’s about to be everywhere this holiday season — before everyone else catches on. The PSLs are poured, Mariah Carey is halfway thawed, and our Pinterest boards are quietly shifting from “pumpkin tablescapes” to “party season sparkle.” We’re calling it: holiday trends are defrosting. From vintage-inspired holiday hosting moments to moody maximalism and caviar-topped everything, here’s what’s coming down the chimney for the 2025 holiday season.
Vintage, But Make It Intentional
If the Pinterest Trend Report is any indication, vintage is having its main-character moment. This season, it’s less about nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake and more about reimagining heritage pieces in fresh ways, silver candlesticks mixed with sculptural glassware, heirloom china alongside bold linens, handmade needlepoint pillows or stockings adorning contemporary furniture.
Vintage decor instantly makes a table feel layered and personal. Try mixing one sentimental element, like your grandmother’s silver with a modern glass coupe or eclectic fusion menu for contrast.
Photo via: Jardin De France and Weston Table
Moody Maximalism
Gone are the minimal whites and neutrals of seasons past. Holiday 2025 is going bold — deep burgundies, chocolate brown, forest green, intricate textiles, and luxe metallics. Picture a tablescape worthy of an Architectural Digest December cover. Think: velvet bows, patterned china, flickering candle clusters, and jewel-tone cocktails served in cut crystal.
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Elevated Tailgates + Stylish Watch Parties
We’re seeing luxe takes on game-day gatherings, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas matchups. Accessorize game day with monogrammed blankets, espresso martinis served from vintage thermoses, and small bites that rival a five-star menu.
Tailgates aren’t just for the boys anymore, it’s for the girlies. It’s an excuse to mix casual comfort with chic presentation — your favorite jersey meets a charcuterie board on marble.
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The Ralph Lauren Christmas Revival
This holiday season, everyone’s chasing the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic, a timeless look that blends heritage pieces with refined layers and sparkling entertaining pieces.
For us, this one strikes a chord. Having grown up with a mother who worked for Ralph Lauren, we learned early on how to bring that signature RL sensibility home and it’s one of our personal favorites. We’re talking roaring fireplaces, tartan everything, silver serving trays, equestrian accents, and an air of classic sophistication that feels both nostalgic and iconic.
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Color Palettes with Personality
This season’s color story is all about going niche. Whatever your current obsession — from foodie décor to film-inspired themes — the holidays are your canvas. We’re forecasting unexpected palettes: chocolate brown paired with icy blue, deep burgundy with silver, or pink and green will be pop-u-lar (thanks to Wicked For Good releasing over Thanksgiving).
Photo via: House of Parlington and Pinterest
Cookbook Clubs, Holiday Edition
Forget cookie swaps. The 2025 holiday gathering of choice? A cookbook club featuring everyone’s favorite seasonal recipes. Guests each bring a dish from the same cookbook, creating a cohesive and low-stress menu that celebrates connection over perfection.
Cookbook clubs tap into the comfort of home cooking but with a modern twist. It’s about connection through food, not perfection.
Photo via: Sophie Williamson Design and Chelsey PeCoy Harlien
Holiday Hosting Mavens
The holiday hosting icons — Martha Stewart, Nancy Meyers, Ina Garten — are inspiring a new generation of tastemakers. Expect to see their influence everywhere: unfussy elegance, cinematic settings, and a return to effortless hospitality. This isn’t about copying their style — it’s about channeling their sensibility: relaxed, polished, and always personal.
Photo via: McGee & Co. and Studio McGee
The Rise of Chic Bites
Menus are getting smaller, but the presentation is getting grander. Caviar and potato chips, fries in silver julep cups, mini grilled cheeses with champagne shooters, popcorn in vintage silver bowls for watch parties — the “chic bites” movement is here. Perfect for cocktail-style holiday parties where conversation (and aesthetics) are the main course. We love when a menu feels playful but still elevated.
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Captured in Nostalgia
The way we document the holidays is part of the trend story too. We’re seeing a return to film photography, Super 8-style videos, and analog moments captured with intention — a visual rebellion against the hyper-edited highlight reel. Cue the cinematic family footage, golden lens flares, and Polaroids tucked into holiday cards.
Photo via: Angela Jazmín Studio and Pinterest
Patchwork Pieces
Patchwork is having a moment — and it’s moving from fashion runways to festive tables. You can achieve this look with quilted textiles layered over tables, mixed-print napkins, mismatched heirloom plates, or patchwork stockings hung with gold clips. It’s about celebrating the beauty of collected living — the idea that every piece tells part of your story. Patchwork feels right for the holidays because it’s inherently personal.
Photo via: Weston Table & Savory and Jades
European Countryside Escapes
When the Pinterest boards start filling with “holiday in the Cotswolds” or “Tuscan Christmas tables,” you know escapist entertaining is trending. This season, hosts are channeling European countryside charm right from their own homes. Imagine: candlelit dinners that feel like they’re tucked inside a centuries-old villa, rustic bread baskets, organic floral arrangements, and flickering lanterns layered with festive twinkle.
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The 2025 holiday hosting season is shaping up to be rich, layered, and deeply personal — a celebration of nostalgia reimagined for now. So as the holiday playlists defrost and the party invites roll in, we’ll be embracing vintage finds, moody palettes, and a few silver trays of caviar chips. Are you in?