So we know it’s October, and you are currently staring at a very beautiful Christmas vignette from Emily herself. It may be a little startling, but trust us when we say it’s worth starting to think about if you are in need of some new holiday decor or are starting your own collection. The holidays always come at us so fast, and the last thing we all want is to be stress buying the gaps in our decor. And to me, what is a really good stress reliever is nostalgic decor. Nothing fills me up more than an old-looking, beautiful Christmas-styled home. And since we are in deep gift guide planning and photo shooting, we have been shopping for decor too! One place we love working with and shop at is, of course, Wayfair. I was really pleasantly surprised to see so many great vintage-inspired Christmas decor pieces and thought we’d show them to you today (including Em’s favorite pre-lit faux tree!).

Pre-Lit Faux Tree | Damier Stocking | Tree Skirt | Armchair and Ottoman | Hand-Woven Throw Blanket | End Table | Vase | Pre-Lit Garland

While I’m not in favor of time passing by quickly, looking at this photo (in the guest cottage!) is making me very ready to start cozying up by a tree. And this is Em’s favorite pre-lit one! According to her, “it’s surprisingly pretty for the price point, and the lights are really warm and small, almost fairy lights. In general, it’s a lot glowier than other trees we’ve had in the past. Basically, it looks high-end and a great faux tree pick.” Even better news, it comes in four different sizes, so there’s a tree for everyone:)

Hubbert Plush Velvet Christmas Tree Skirt | Solid Color Burlap Tree Skirt | Solid Color Velvet Tree Skirt

If you have a great tree, then you need a great tree skirt. To me, all of these feel a little vintage-y but can easily go with other styles if that’s more you. The first plush velvet one is luxe and decadent-looking. The bunched trim is special without going overboard. The middle “jingle” one has a little more whimsy, and the solid red one is a total classic and is such a pretty tone.

Ornament Set (Set of 12) | Glass Shatterproof Bauble (Set of 9) | Retro Stripe Ball/Finial Ornament (Set of 6)

A lot of you already have your special, memory-filled unique ornaments, but if you’re looking to inject a little vintage feel into the foundation of the design, these are perfect. The shape and candy cane stripes of the first one make me think of the most magical old Santa’s workshop; the texture of the glass (shatterproof) set is quiet but perfectly nostalgic, and the retro set is just that, retro. I love the horizontal stripes, the mix of shapes, and the MCM style.

1.25 in. Glass Shatterproof Finial Ornament (Set of 12) | 2″ Bauble (Set of 12)

Or even if you have your main bulbs, here are some little guys (smaller ornaments) that can fill in and make the overall design more vintage-feeling. Mixing up the shapes and adding color is an easy way to achieve this too.

Leoncia Christmas Bears True Handcrafted Needlepoint Stocking | Velvet Stocking

Now we have our stockings. This is where you can also make a big, happy vintage-style impact. This first needlepoint stocking has my heart because it’s the same style as my family’s stockings. Even new, they look old in the best way. But needlepoint isn’t for everyone, so something simple and elegant like this velvet stocking is also so pretty.

Holiday Brights Stocking | Damier Stocking

Woven stockings, regardless of whether they have a more modern pattern, look so wonderfully nostalgic to me! Em has used those checkered ones before (as well as in the photos at the start of the post) and loved the cozy yet playful energy they bring. The red one feels even more vintage-inspired to me, and the pom poms are the cherry on top:)

Christmas Tree Cast Iron Stocking Holder | Paper Accordion Christmas Trees (Set of 5)

Unless you are a nail-in-the-mantel kinda home, you need a stocking holder. This cast iron tree one is so, so sweet! I love that it’s not a traditional metal color and that it looks worn already. Now, admittedly, the accordion trees aren’t totally vintage in look, but the paper feels crafty (aka nostalgic), and the colors are great. Also, I think it’s good to mix a little style contrast in any design:)

Reena Antique Brass Trumpet Metal Taper Candle Holders | Ceramic Christmas Tree Decor

It’s in the name – Antique Brass. These candle holders are fun without going tooo kitchsy (not that there’s anything wrong with that). I love the metal tone and that you almost need to take a second glance to clock that they’re trumpets. The ceramic tree is another one that’s very special and nostalgic to me. We’ve had one from grandmother set out at Christmas for as long as I can remember. My dad has so little from his childhood, but this tree is one of them, and nothing says Christmas time more to me. The design is vintage in nature, and it’s just the right amount of kitsch (at least for me:))

Snowflake Soldier Nutcracker Set | Resin Nutcracker Statue

Another item that says “vintage Christmas” to me is a nutcracker. The wooden ones especially have my heart. It’s an easy piece you can set almost anywhere, and it works. I have, umm… a lot, and they really add such instant happiness to my home.

Aneatra Square Throw Pillow | Kathleen Throw Pillow

Pillows will be our final category today. While needlepoint pillows with Christmas sayings on them are great, you can still get the vintage-inspired look with pillows that are a little more subtle in their Christmas vibe:) This first striped one may not say “Merry Christmas,” but those red and white stripes scream it in such a fun way! It’s happy and sweet with that ruffled trim. 10/10. I believe we’ve talked about that green one before, but what a perfect pillow for the holidays- well, all seasons, actually. It feels festive with the wider ruffle but can completely be a year-round pillow too.

Steeplechaser Striped Throw Pillow | Sevan Collection Knitted Throw Blanket

Another classic pattern and material: velvet stripes. Another festive, classic, and not too “hey! I’m a Christmas pillow” pillow if that’s more your style. But I do like the idea of a Christmas/Holiday specific throw blanket. How darling and sweet is this knitted one? I actually really like this pillow and throw blanket combo:)

I hope this was a fun reminder that Christmas is coming, and starting to fantasize now won’t hurt and maybe even decrease some stress later. Also, now you know you can find vintage-inspired Christmas decor for great deals at unexpected places like Wayfair! Happy (almost) Holidays:)

Love you, mean it.

*Thank you to Wayfair for partnering with us on this blog post.

Opening Photo Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green