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Looks Expensive, But It's Walmart: Christmas Decor That Fools Everybody
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items #WalmartPartner. This list contains Walmart affiliate links. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. That cozy, collected, designer Christmas look all over Pinterest usually comes with a designer price tag. These Walmart finds get you the ...
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Greenery That Looks Real
Trim the Tree Like a Designer
Candlelight & Little Luxe Touches
Cozy Up the Living Room
Greenery That Looks Real
Cheap greenery is the fastest way to give yourself away. These have that soft, natural-looking needle that photographs like the real thing, minus the needles in the carpet.
Drape this one loose and a little messy across the mantel. That's what makes it look real instead of store-bought stiff. Tuck in some fairy lights and it'll stop people in the doorway.
My Texas House Natural Feel Cedar Garland, 9'
That long, drapey ribbon is the whole look right now. Hang it on the front door, or put it over the mantel with nothing else around it and let it be the star.
My Texas House Natural Feel Norfolk Wreath with Bow, 22"
Put one on each side of the front door or in that empty corner by the fireplace. It's already lit and the basket hides the plastic, so you're done the minute it's out of the box.
My Texas House 4' Pre-Lit Cypress Tree in Woven Basket
This is the one for the coffee table or the kitchen island. A white pot with magnolia looks like you paid a florist, and it won't drop a single needle on your table.
My Texas House Evergreen, Pinecone & Magnolia Arrangement
Trim the Tree Like a Designer
The secret to a designer tree is fewer colors and more texture. Stick to two or three finishes, add ribbon, and finish the bottom so the plastic stand doesn't show.
Tuck these deep into the branches, not just on the tips. That's the trick designers use to make a tree look full. Thirteen is plenty for the tree, with a couple left over for the wreath or the stair rail.
Ayieyill Red Velvet Christmas Tree Bows, 13 Pack
Skip the star this year. A big velvet bow up top with the tails running down the tree is that Pinterest look everybody's chasing. Burgundy plays real nice with the red bows, too.
Holiday Time Burgundy Velvet Bow Tree Topper, 7'
These come with little burgundy velvet bows already tied on, so they match the topper without you lifting a finger. And they're shatterproof, which matters in a house full of dogs and grandbabies.
My Texas House Gold Mercury-Style Shatterproof Ornaments, 6 Count
Nothing gives away a cheap tree like that green plastic stand peeking out. Set this over it and the whole tree looks like it came from a boutique. And there's no skirt for the cats to bunch up and nap in.
My Texas House Brown Rattan Tree Collar, 27"
Candlelight & Little Luxe Touches
Gold and brass make everything look more expensive than it is. A few of these on the mantel or the dining table and the whole room feels finished.
Two different heights is what makes them look collected instead of matchy. Grab two sets and stagger all four down the middle of the dining table. Instant dinner party, even if it's just leftovers.
Better Homes & Gardens Satin Brass Taper Candle Holders, 2-Pack
Drop these right into the brass holders. They've got that drippy wax look, and the remote has a timer, so they come on at dusk without you running around the house. No flame near the garland or the dog's tail.
HIDAWN Ivory Flameless Taper Candles with Remote, 6 Pack
Set it on the hearth or the porch steps with one of those flameless candles inside and a little sprig of greenery tucked at the base. It's the kind of thing people pick up and flip over looking for a fancy price tag.
Better Homes & Gardens Gold Metal Lantern Candle Holder
Mercury glass trees are all over the designer mantels this year. Line up two or three on a shelf or the end of the mantel and let the candlelight bounce off them. One is cute. Three is a moment.
My Texas House Gold Glass Christmas Tree, 12"
Cozy Up the Living Room
Swap a pillow, toss a cozy throw on the couch, put a plaid rug at the door, and prop up a little Christmas art. Small changes, and the house feels like Christmas without a full makeover.
The little ruffle is what makes this one look boutique. It's just the cover, so slip it over a pillow you already have and you've got Christmas on the couch for the price of lunch. Pack it away in January.
My Texas House Jane Red Plaid Pillow Cover, 18" x 18"
Layer it on top of your everyday door mat, a little crooked on purpose. That's the designer porch trick. It's indoor/outdoor, so it can take muddy paws and the UPS man.
My Texas House Red Holiday Plaid Layering Rug, 24" x 38"
Not everything has to be red and green. A chunky ivory knit tossed over the arm of the couch gives your eye a place to rest, and it's what makes all that plaid look on purpose. Bonus: it stays out till March.
My Texas House Kelsey Ivory Knit Throw, 60" x 80"
That ornate gold frame looks like something you'd dig out of an antique mall for three times the price. It's small, so prop it on a bookshelf or lean it against the back of the mantel behind the candles.
My Texas House Framed Wreath Print, 7"