How to Update Your Holiday Decor

The Advent Calendar

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Retire the typical illustrated advent calendars in favor of a graphic village that pops a punch. Bonus: Each “house” can stash a favorite treat!

The Old: Wayfair, $20

The New: West Elm, $24

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The Gift Wrap

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Recycle your faded Christmas motif paper and opt for a graphic pattern you can mix and repurpose year-round.

The Old: Bags & Bows, $70

The New: Sugar Paper, $8

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The Mantle

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Give those holiday trees on your mantle a facelift in metallic tones of clear, silver and copper. Making seasons bright indeed!

The Old: Department 56 Corner, $18

The New: CB2, $35

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The Menorah

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Retire your traditional menorah in favor of a year-round, colorful alternative. Arrange to your creative heart's content, then stack for everyday use long after the festivities have passed!

The Old: World of Judaica, $125

The New: The Jewish Museum, $135

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The Ornaments

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Break the spherical ornament mold (without breaking the bank!) by mixing in a few geometric ornaments into your already sentimental collection.

The Old: Wayfair, $25

The New: Land of Nod, $4 each

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The Stockings

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Let treats and trinkets shine with this Tyvek stocking—an age-old tradition wrapped in a modernized material.

The Old: Home Decorators Collection, $26

The New: CB2, $10

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The Tree

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Swap the pre-lit artificial fir in your attic for a modern, plywood version—standing at nearly 6 feet!— that folds flat for storage yet doesn’t skimp on style.

The Old: Frontgate, $629

The New: Modernica, $449

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The Garland

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Opt for an elegant fir in lieu of a classic pine; perfect for displaying elevated merriment long after Christmas day.

The Old: AllModern, $40

The New: AllModern, $53

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The Nutcracker

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Give your old Nutcracker a hip wardrobe change – after all, he's been wearing the same uniform for decades!

The Old: Kohl's, $40

The New: Target, $10

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The Wreath

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The Wreath: Recycle your old, traditional wreath in favor of an artful interpretation that promises to spruce up any space.

The Old: Hayneedle, $28

The New: Target, $45

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