Angela Munoz

Discover the top Christmas décor trends for 2025—handmade charm, natural materials, glowing ceramics, and small-batch treasures. From Merry Minis clay villages to warm candle holders and thoughtful wine labels, this guide shows how cozy, crafted décor is leading the season.

A quick pottery class changed everything and reminded me how much I loved clay. What started as a small creative escape quickly grew into one of my happiest places — the kind of place that brings back a feeling I didn’t even realize I had been missing. This is Olafo (Hagar the Horrible), a little ceramic hero I made when I was about 11 or 12 — proudly saved by my dad, who’s a bit of a hoarder in the best way. I thought clay was just a childhood phase… and here I am, many years later, happily...

From shedding to scavenger hunts, meet Starky — the golden retriever who became more than a pet. He’s family, fuzz, and a whole lot of fun. Bonus: there's a birthday party with his face everywhere.