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If you’re ready to deck the halls but don’t want to spend your entire gifting budget, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve found garlands, trendy tabletop trees, and affordable throw pillows that’ll make your home feel festive without the stress of overspending. A little holiday decor goes a long way.

A set of string lights to make your home a winter wonderland…
With twinkling lights and soft glowing snowflakes, these string lights are the ultimate cozy lighting solution. They’re not overly holiday-themed, so you can use them all winter long. They’re waterproof, so you can hang them outside, too. ($20.99, Wayfair)

A felt holly garland…
With this garland, you don’t have to worry about the mess of a live one. It’s handmade of felt from sheep wool and will be a nice addition to your mantel or over a doorway. When the holidays are over, you can save it for next year. ($34.99, GanapatiCraftsCo via Etsy)

A dish towel to celebrate Hanukkah…
This beautiful dish towel features an illustration of a lit menorah, interspersed with branches, vines, gelt, and the Star of David. It’s 100 percent cotton, so you don’t need to be too precious about it and throw it in the washing machine to get it clean. ($26, Anthropologie)

A trendy tabletop tree…
It’s a Ralph Lauren Christmas, and traditional ribbons are trending in holiday decor. These tabletop trees are so fun and unique, you’ll want to buy all three. The pink one is giving Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree in the best way possible. ($38+, Anthropologie)

A sweet throw pillow…
An easy way to make your couch feel more festive is a throw pillow, like this gingerbread man. He’s soft, snuggly, and you’ll feel like you have a friend to watch all your favorite holiday movies with. Grab a Christmas tree pillow to make it a grouping. ($10, Target)

A star light you’ll want to leave out all the time…
Once you plug in this gold star light, you’ll never want to put it away. It has LED lights, and we love the way it’s styled in the photo with a ribbon. Put it on your nightstand or in your bathroom for a little holiday cheer as you get ready for bed. ($24, Free People)

A classic velvet stocking…
This minimalist stocking is a nice way to let the rest of your decor do the talking. It will accent other stockings nicely, so if you’re adding to your family, you don’t have to worry about them matching. ($19.90, Quince)

A Santa figurine that looks more expensive than it is…
I’ve talked about this before, but my interior designer mom loves to decorate her mantel with Santa figurines. She has a special one that’s handmade in Germany, and I swear this one looks just like it. I love his nontraditional off-white outfit and that he’s covered in glittery snow. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

A menorah to pass down…
This menorah is a work of art in itself, with the botanical leaves adorning each arm. It’s made of brass-covered aluminum that will last for years to come. This silver one that resembles a tree is lovely, as well. ($69.50, Pottery Barn)

A snowy wreath for your front door…
This wreath is made with snowy pinecones, white berries, and evergreen sprigs. It’ll look great on your front door or over a mantel, and it’ll make you feel like you’re having a white Christmas, even if it’s 70 degrees and sunny. ($59.99, SeasonWreathInc via Etsy)

Our favorite pine-scented candle…
This Thymes candle is the best Christmas tree scent we’ve ever found. When we light this, it smells like there’s a fresh tree standing right next to us, even if we’re in the next room. No cleaning up pine needles required. ($35, Nordstrom)

A vintage-looking snowman…
We’re seeing blow mold holiday decor coming back in a big way, and this snowman has the cutest retro vibe. He’s wearing a cozy puffer vest so he’s prepared for the elements, which is appropriate, since he can be displayed inside or outside. ($43.83, Walmart)

An adorable bow garland…
Speaking of a Ralph Lauren Christmas, this garland is very Ralph-coded. The delicate velvet bows are tied to perfection, with a natural string keeping them together. Use it on the tree or hang it on your bar cart for a festive drink service. ($34.50, Pottery Barn)

An ornament you’ll want to take with you…
Does it get cuter than this plush Jellycat ornament? It’s Bartholomew Bear dressed up with a red velvet bow tie. You can also use him as a bag charm, and it would make a great gift for all your holiday parties. ($25, Nordstrom)

A tray you’ll want to use for more than just cookies…
We’re huge Juliska fans, so this tray with its snowy North Pole scene is at the top of our wish list. You can use it for treats or charcuterie, but it would also make a festive place to hold your jewelry. Grab the matching mug to make your sweet treat time even more special. ($68, Nordstrom)
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