As fun as holiday decorating can be, it’s tough to get creative using the same decorations year after year. You could buy new holiday decor — I’m all for trying cool home trends on social media — but it can get expensive. And if you constantly buy new decorations, you’re likely going to wind up with more than you can use in your home.
Ultimately, stocking up on new finds every year isn’t practical long-term. But that doesn’t mean you need to settle for being bored of the decor you already have. In fact, you can find a pretty creative solution.
This year, I’ve decided to host a holiday decor swap to help scratch the itch of switching up my decor without buying something I don’t really need, and it’s more sustainable than throwing out old decorations. As I’ve accumulated decorations that no longer spark joy or fit my evolving styles, a holiday decor swap offers a chance to refresh my holiday aesthetics, mingle with friends and neighbors.