Megan | Nov 19, 2025

Nostalgic Meets New: Christmas 2025 Trends We’re Seeing Everywhere

We started planning for the 2025 Christmas season way back in the fall of 2024 (yes, really!), and after months of sourcing from some of our favorite brands, we began noticing a few clear themes that we think you'll love.

1. Vintage Ornaments in Every Size

Timeless glass and metallic finishes are back— used for mini trees, gift wrapping, and small décor accents. These nostalgic pieces make every corner of your home feel collected and personal.

Gold horn Christmas ornament hanging on a lighted tree.

3. Shaped Candles Make a Comeback

Think trees, snowmen, and Santas— just like 15 or 20 years ago. The difference? The colors are wonderfully muted: worn navy, deep red, gentle green, and soft cream. A nostalgic nod, reimagined beautifully.

Lighted christmas tree shaped candles with greenery background

2. Velvet Ribbons Everywhere

Velvet continues to steal the show— from tree trimming and bow making to garlands draped over mantels, arches, and stairways. It's the soft, rich texture that instantly elevates everything it touches.

4. True Tartan Returns

Plaid is everywhere— in pillows, LED candles, picture frames, handbags, and textiles. If you've always gravitated toward rich greens, dark reds, deep blues, and that Ralph Lauren-inspired, "collected over time" look, this season is for you.

5. Brass is Still Shining Bright

Brass continues to trend in candlesticks, picture frames, and— one of our favorite surprises— brass-framed mini ornaments. The overall feel is antique, classic, and deeply timeless.

Brass bells hanging from greenery by velvet ribbon.

6. Fresh-Looking Greens

This year, greens look real— and the best ones are. If you can source fresh greenery locally, you can't beat that! If not, we've worked hard to find the most realistic garlands and stems available. You'll see far fewer sprayed or flocked looks this year— just natural, textural greens that last beautifully through the season.

Our favorite takeaway from this year's trends is how they remind us of the things we already have tucked away in plastic totes. A few new items from Neighbors Mercantile will pair perfectly with your gathered pieces from years gone by, or thrifted items you've found here and there.

You won't find many tacky LED lights or plastic snowflakes this year— and honestly, we're not sure there's any glitter in sight (at least not in our collections!). The fun surprise we saw (and added a few touches of) was pink— retro tones and hues of pinks are mixed in, but in a grandma's kitchen sort of way (we think you'll love it for a fun diversion in gifts or accessories).

In the end, this season feels like a return to warmth, texture, and memory— a mix of cozy tradition and timeless beauty that feels perfectly at home at Neighbors Mercantile. ✨

See you soon!

-Your Neighbors Team

Looking for the perfect finishing touch? Check out our Our Top Real Touch Garlands of the Season —timeless, lifelike pieces that bring warmth and texture to your holiday home.

Holidays at Home: Christmas 2026 Trends We're Loving

There's something special about decorating for Christmas. Pulling out the ornaments you've collected over the years, finding the perfect spot for your favorite wreath, and adding those little touches that make your home feel ready for the holidays.

At Neighbors Mercantile, Christmas planning starts long before the first snowflake falls. As we've been selecting our collections for 2026, we've noticed a few decorating trends that have us especially excited for the season ahead.

This year, we're seeing a beautiful mix of handmade charm, nostalgic traditions, rich colors, and timeless pieces. Some styles feel like Christmas at Grandma's house, while others bring a more polished, elegant touch. And the best part? You don't have to choose just one.

Here are four Christmas decorating trends we're loving for 2026.

Putting Up the Harvest: A Beginner’s Guide to Canning & Preserving

There’s something special about this time of year. Gardens are overflowing, farmers market baskets are full, and suddenly you have more cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet corn, and green beans than you know what to do with.

That’s where preserving comes in.

For generations, families have found ways to make the summer harvest last a little longer. And while canning may be the first thing that comes to mind, you can also freeze, dry, pickle, ferment, and even freeze-dry your favorite foods.

The best part? You don't need to be an expert—or have a kitchen full of equipment—to get started.

Nordic Ware vs USA Pan: What’s Right For You?

When it comes to reliable, American-made bakeware, two names consistently rise to the top: Nordic Ware and USA Pan. Both brands are known for durability, performance, and thoughtful design—but they take very different approaches to materials and baking styles. Whether you’re a casual home baker or a detail-oriented cake enthusiast, choosing between them comes down to how (and what) you love to bake. Here’s what you need to know before you decide.

Treasure Hunting in Nappanee? Make Neighbors Mercantile One of Your First Stops

If you're planning to visit Nappanee for the annual Experience Nappanee celebration, be sure to add Neighbors Mercantile to your garage sale route.

From Thursday, July 9 through Saturday, July 11, we'll be joining the city-wide Embrace the Pace Garage Sales with a special outdoor garage sale featuring hundreds of deeply discounted items. The city-wide garage sales are part of the larger Experience Nappanee 2026 celebration, a weekend filled with local shopping, live music, family activities, food trucks, and community events throughout downtown.

Bringing Spring to Life with Real Touch Greenery

There’s something about spring that makes us crave fresh starts—open windows, lighter spaces, and a little more life in every corner of our homes. Our Spring Real Touch Greenery collection was curated to do just that: bring the beauty of the outdoors in, without the upkeep.

Designed to look and feel incredibly lifelike, real touch greenery offers the softness and texture of fresh stems with the ease of everyday styling—no watering required. Whether you're refreshing your home for the season or preparing for special gatherings, these pieces make it simple to create a space that feels alive, welcoming, and effortlessly styled.

Stronger Days on the Line: Meet Poly-Grip Clothespins

At Neighbors Mercantile, we believe everyday tools should work as hard as you do. Whether you’re embracing a slower, more sustainable rhythm or simply tired of flimsy clothespins that snap, twist, and fail when you need them most—there’s a better way to hang your laundry.

Enter Poly-Grip Clothespins: thoughtfully designed, American-made, and built to last.

Sourdough at Home: A Beginner’s Guide from Neighbors Mercantile

There’s something special about sourdough. The smell of a loaf baking in the oven, the crackle of a golden crust, the tangy flavor that only time and fermentation can create—it’s bread the way it was meant to be.

At Neighbors Mercantile, we believe sourdough isn’t just food. It’s a craft, a rhythm, and a connection to simpler, slower living. Whether you’re brand new or ready to try again, this guide will walk you through the why, the how, and the what you need to get started.

Timeless Toys: Built for Play Today and Memories Tomorrow

At Neighbors Mercantile, we believe the best toys aren’t the ones that light up, beep, or need batteries—they’re the ones that spark imagination, stand the test of time, and get passed from one set of small hands to the next.

There’s something special about a toy that doesn’t just belong to one child, but becomes part of a family story. The scuffed wheels, the worn paint, the tiny fingerprints—those are signs of a childhood well played. That’s why we’re proud to offer a collection of timeless, classic toys designed to last for years, even generations.

Bring the Beat Outdoors — Meet Turtlebox Audio at Neighbors Mercantile

At Neighbors Mercantile, we’re all about gear that keeps life loud, rugged, and ready for adventure — and that’s exactly why we carry Turtlebox Audio speakers. These aren’t your average Bluetooth boxes — they’re engineered for real outdoor use: rain, dirt, beach days, campfires, tailgates… you name it. Born from a garage idea to build the ultimate outdoor speaker, Turtlebox Audio has carved a niche as best-in-class for rugged performance and bold sound that travels with you.

Whether you’re chilling at the campsite or powering the party on your patio, we’ve got Turtlebox speakers ready to rock your soundtrack.