Ladies and gentlemen, the wait is over. The Halloween candy has all been devoured, and the time for holiday decorating is here! And to make sure you’ve got all your bases covered, we’ve put together a simple guide to make sure that no aspect of your home gets overlooked.

The Wreath

The front-door Christmas wreath is the first thing that your friends and neighbors are likely to see when they come a-caroling. Make sure that yours is both festive and tasteful, and don’t be afraid to use artificial wreaths if you’re unable to find any that look fresh and healthy. There’s nothing worse than winding up with dead pine needles strewn all over your doorstep.

Top 10 Holiday Wreaths

Holiday Figurines

You probably have a few ceramic Santas in storage, and holiday figurines make a great addition to the living room or entryway decor. Feel free to treat yourself to a new one every year, but don’t go overboard. If it’s not likely to become a cherished family heirloom, keep looking until you find one that really speaks to you. Then make sure you handle with care! Store your Christmas figurines in tissue or newspaper to prevent breakage.

Top 10 Christmas Figurines

Christmas Ornaments

Nothing says “Christmas” quite like the time-honored tradition of decorating the tree. One new trend that is definitely here to stay is personalized Christmas ornaments. Shop early and have one made with your family name or photo. Personalized ornaments also make great Christmas gifts, so order a few at a time and save on shipping.

Top 10 Christmas Ornaments

More Decorating Essentials

Holiday decorating isn’t just limited to tree trimming! These days, it’s easy to find unique Christmas decorations for every room in the house. Make sure your Christmas stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and take some time out to decorate a few Christmas cookies for Ol’ Saint Nick himself.

Top 10 Holiday Decorating Essentials

Seasonal Wreath of Dried Herbs from Williams-Sonoma

Perfect for the Fall season, Williams-Sonoma has created the most fragrant wreath of culinary herbs. The beautiful combination of yellow, purple, white and orange air-dried botanicals and dried chillies makes for a lovely kitchen accent or front door decoration.

While WS isn’t normally associated with big sales and discounts, we can’t help but love their over-the-top spectacular seasonal decor. They combine hard-to-find materials, beautiful dried flowers and much more in the most artistic fashion. Look for much more from Williams-Sonoma including beautiful Christmas wreaths as we get closer to the holiday.