Keeping Your Holiday Lights Up Until January: Seasonal Decor That Will Last
At Foxwell Shoppe, we’re all about color, playfulness, and joy-filled décor that doesn’t disappear when December ends. While most people think of holiday decorating as a short-lived moment, the truth is, if you choose the right pieces, your home can stay bright, happy, and seasonal well into January (Taylor Swift would agree..)
Here’s how to keep the magic going without it looking like you accidentally forgot Christmas is over.
1. Keep the Lights, Change the Vibe
Warm, white lights are a winter staple, but colorful lights can stay too, especially if you pair them with décor that leans more “winter wonderland” than “holiday festive”.
Try:
Hanging a string of lights around a bookshelf or window
Putting a small strand of twinkle lights inside lanterns or cloches
Adding small twinkle lights to your indoor plants
Any type of string light feels cozy and whimsical in January when paired with softer tones and neutrals.
2. Let Your Colorful Trees Shine All Winter
Our fan-favorite paper trees and colorful bottlebrush trees don’t have to be a December-only moment. When you remove the holiday-specific pieces around them, they instantly become vibrant, wintery accents.
How to style them for January:
Stick to tone-on-tone groupings (pinks together, greens together, neutrals together)
Pair them with candles or fairy lights for a cozy glow
Use them on mantels, built-ins, kids’ rooms, or entry tables
They create a cheerful winter scene without feeling generically festive.
3. Garlands That Go the Distance
Most garlands (felt balls, paper chains, colorful tassels, wooden beads) are perfect to leave up long after the holidays are over because they’re bright, soft, and not strictly “holiday décor.”
Hang them:
Along open shelving
Across a bedroom headboard
On kids’ playroom walls
On mantels mixed with greenery
A colorful garland instantly lifts the energy of a winter home when the post-holiday blues hit.
4. Swap Out Santas, Keep the Color
A quick edit makes all the difference. Put away:
Santa shapes
Holiday sayings
Red-and-green–only palettes
Keep out:
Colorful paper trees
Neutral or pastel garlands
Gold + brass accents
Wood décor pieces
Winter greenery
This creates a winter-appropriate look while letting the playful color still shine.
5. Create a Winter Wonderland Display (Minus the Holiday Theme)
January cold and gray, which means it’s a great time to build small, colorful vignettes around your home.
Try:
A cluster of paper trees with candles
A bright garland draped above artwork
A tray with greenery, lights, and a couple of your favorite trees
Shelf moments mixing books, brass, and playful winter décor
6. Embrace Soft Texture + Pops of Color
The coziest January décor layers warmth and personality. Some ideas:
Knit blankets
Wool pillows
Soft neutrals with color accents
Felted pieces
Natural wood
These textures balance out the brightness of colorful trees and garlands so the look feels intentional beyond the holidays.
Colorful, playful holiday décor isn’t only for December. With intentional combinations (paper trees, felt garlands, twinkle lights, cozy textiles) you can create a cheerful winter look that lasts all winter long. At Foxwell Shoppe, our seasonal favorites are designed to transition seamlessly from holiday season to winter season… because your home deserves joy all year round!