The holidays are joyful, but they also tend to come with a lot of unnecessary waste. 😬 Cheap plastic décor doesn’t just clutter up storage bins; when it eventually ends up in the trash, it contributes to microplastic pollution that affects both the environment and human health.
The bright side? You don’t have to sacrifice style to make more thoughtful choices. From organic Christmas ornaments to non-toxic garland, there are so many beautiful ways to decorate without relying on synthetic materials.
Many of the brands below also prioritize ethical production and sustainable practices, like Fair Trade partnerships and low-waste packaging.
You’ll find options for natural Christmas decorations made from wood, wool, ceramics, and other durable, low-impact materials. And unlike a lot of the other cheap stuff you’ll find on the market, hopefully these pieces will last years. Maybe you can even pass some of them down to your kids!
Whether your style leans classic, minimalist, kid-friendly, or a little whimsical, these picks offer festive charm without the throw-away culture. Buy once, reuse often, and enjoy a season that feels both cozy and more conscious.
P.S. This guide is specifically about where you can buy pre-made natural Christmas decorations. If you’d rather take the DIY route using materials you already have around you, check out this guide.
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- Where to Find Natural Christmas Decorations & Plastic-Free Holiday Decor:
- Etsy
- Ten Thousand Villages
- Magic Linen
- Friendsheep Wool
- Anchal
- Pottery Barn / Pottery Barn Kids
- Crate & Barrel
- West Elm
- Williams Sonoma
- Maisonette
- Smallable
- Wee Gallery
- Plantish
- Where to Get Natural & Organic Christmas Wreaths
- Non-Toxic Christmas Candles
- Low-Tox Christmas Lights
- Would You Rather DIY Your Natural Christmas Decor?
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Where to Find Natural Christmas Decorations & Plastic-Free Holiday Decor:
Here are what I think are some of the best places to find your holiday decorations this year:
Etsy
Categories: Garland, ornaments, star toppers, holiday pillows, and other natural Christmas decorations
Obviously, there are sooo many lovely, handmade holiday decorations on Etsy that are made out of all types of natural, non-toxic, and organic materials.
My picks from Etsy:
Non-toxic garland that’s handmade out of 100% wool (ethically sourced from Nepal) from Handcrafted Buffalo (based in Minnesota, USA). She’s got so many good holiday designs—the Grinch, peppermints, gnomes, mushrooms, penguins, and more!
Super cute acorn ornaments made out of real acorn caps, sheep’s wool, and linen twine from Vaida Petreikis (based in Lithuania). She also makes colored acorns, gnomes (omg!), and more:
Hand-sewn tweed (wool) Christmas pillows from House of Tweed (based in the UK):
Snowflake ornaments made with solid wood and linseed oil from Busy Puzzles (based in Ukraine). P.S. These double as coasters, how cute is that?!
Zero waste stockings made out of natural linen from Amour Linen (based in Lithuania):
Straw star tree topper from Sabina Hofman (based in Los Angeles, California):
Ten Thousand Villages
Categories: Ornaments, garland, stockings, tree skirts, holiday cards, menorahs
Ten Thousand Villages was one of the first shops to bring Fair Trade goods to the masses. It’s actually a non-profit organization that was founded back in 1946. Because they have an overarching goal of breaking the cycle of generational poverty and igniting social change, everything they sell is ethically made by hand.
Although not everything they sell is made out of natural materials, Ten Thousand Villages prioritizes locally sourced and sustainable materials whenever possible, like upcycled paper, solid wood, natural cotton, and wool. On each product page, you can find out where the product was made and more about the artisan who made it.
My picks from Ten Thousand Villages:
Magic Linen
Categories: Stockings, ornaments, fabric gift bags
Magic Linen is a great place to get stockings made out of natural materials. Available in solid colors as well as patterns like gingham and checkered, these stockings are made out of 100% European flax and are OEKO-TEX certified. Even better: they’re actually made as a part of Magic Linen’s zero-waste initiative, which means it’s made from linen textile leftovers in order to minimize fabric waste.
Magic Linen and based in Lithuania, and everything is made in-house. This is also a great place to shop for your table linens and aprons for your holiday feasts!
My picks from Magic Linen:
Friendsheep Wool
Categories: Ornaments, garlands, coasters, air fresheners, greeting cards
Friendsheep Wool carries a lot of super cute holiday and Christmas decor that’s made out of—you guessed it—wool!
These non-toxic Christmas decorations double as air fresheners… Simply add some drops of your favorite essential oils and your ornaments and non-toxic Christmas garland will slowly release a pleasant scent throughout the day. Whenever you notice that the scent has faded, you can just add a few more drops.
This brand was started by Valeria Isaacs, who is a zero waste entrepreneur, disability advocate, mother, wife, nature lover, and former biologist… That’s how you know they’re truly focused on sustainability throughout their supply chain!
Their plastic-free Christmas decorations are made by a team of hundreds in Nepal, who are paid fair wages for their work. (The US side of the Friendsheep Wool team works with them directly; they say the Nepal team has become part of their family!)
In addition to using natural, sustainably sourced materials, Friendsheep Wool also plants a tree with each purchase, is a member of 1% for the Planet, and gives back to other types of organizations, too (such as animal rescues).
You can use the code THEFILTERY for 10% off your order.
My picks from Friendsheep Wool:
Anchal
Categories: Organic cotton stockings, tree skirts, and garlands in various colors
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, this non-profit brand offers beautiful, very unique items that are made by artisans through a partnership with an NGO in Ajmer, India. Their products are Fair Trade Verified, and they feature a hand-stitched signature of the maker. They offer clothing, home goods, and some holiday decorations as well!
Their stockings, tree skirts, and garlands are made out of GOTS certified organic cotton. They’re super high-quality, so they will definitely last you year after year. And the garlands can totally be left up after the holiday season is over.
My picks from Anchal:
Pottery Barn / Pottery Barn Kids
Carries: Organic Christmas bedding, wool ornaments, wreaths & garland, stockings, and more.
Pottery Barn / PBK probably has the largest collection out of all the brands on this list. They carry so many holiday decorations, including organic and Fair Trade printed Christmas bedding. From Mickey Mouse and the Grinch, to the Nutcracker and Santa, they have so many cute prints to choose from.
Not everything they carry is natural, organic, and/or Fair Trade, but a lot of it is! Just be sure to check the details before buying.
Some highlights from Pottery Barn:
Crate & Barrel
Carries: Wool ornaments, organic cotton throw pillows, organic aprons & pot holders, organic Christmas bedding, wooden/glass/ceramic table decorations & figurines, stockings, and more.
Similar to the other retailers listed here, Crate & Barrel has a great collection of holiday decorations and baking/cooking essentials. Some of them are made from all-natural materials, some are synthetic, and some are made of a mix (so just be sure to check!).
I love their collection of organic winter-themed aprons, pot holders, & tea towels!
My picks from Crate & Barrel
West Elm
Carries: Organic cotton holiday bed sheets, Fair Trade wool ornaments, stockings, ceramic/ glass/paper decor, and more.
West Elm also has a really cute collection of organic cotton Christmas bedding (although their collection isn’t as large as Pottery Barn’s).
They have some really cute felted wool ornaments, which are made in India and Fair Trade Certified.
Again, they do use a lot of synthetic fibers throughout their holiday collection as well, so just be sure to check the details on the specific product you’re looking at to make sure it’s made of something you want.
Some picks from West Elm
Williams Sonoma
Carries: Cotton tree skirts, cooking/baking/serving accessories, tea towels, and more
Williams Sonoma is very similar to Pottery Barn and West Elm: they have a pretty large collection of holiday decor, some of which is made of natural materials, and a lot that is not.
Most of their natural Christmas decorations (like this tree skirt, for example) are made of conventional cotton, but it’s OEKO-TEX certified, which means the finished product has been verified to be free from a list of problematic chemicals.
Selections from Williams Sonoma
Maisonette
Carries: Cotton advent calendars, wool ornaments, festive cotton blankets, stockings, organic cotton Christmas clothing & PJs, and more.
Here is yet another retailer that carries a variety of both natural and synthetic holiday decorations.
Some of their stuff is so cute! (I mean, seriously, this chicken ornament?! Adorable!) They are focused primarily on goods for babies and kids, so that’s what the majority of their Christmas decorations are targeted toward.
My picks from Maisonette:
Smallable
Categories: Ornaments, Advent calendars, stockings, decorative trinkets, and more.
Smallable is a family concept store based in Paris. Not everything they carry is made with organic and non-toxic materials, but a lot of it is. They do prioritize local, ethical, and environmentally-responsible production as much as possible.
Plus, many of their items are unique and you won’t find them anywhere else. They definitely give off wintery hygge vibes!
My picks from Smallable:
Wee Gallery
Categories: Stockings, paper crafts, ornaments, wooden toys
Here’s another good place to find organic Christmas decorations, as a lot of Wee Gallery’s fabric decor is made out of 100% organic cotton.
As the name suggests, this brand focuses on products for the “wee” ones in the family, with their signature, high-contrast black-and-white designs.
My picks from Wee Gallery:
Plantish
Okay, how cute are these ornaments from Plantish? They are decorations but they’re practical, too.
After the holiday season is over and you’ve put your tree away, you can just put these ornaments in water and they pop up into sponges that you can use to wash your dishes!
They’re made from (plastic-free) wood pulp, so you can compost them when you’re done with them.
They have several designs to choose from, including cute little holiday characters or Christmasy-florals. You can buy a pack or just one or two!
You can use the code THEFILTERY15 for 15% off your first order!
Where to Get Natural & Organic Christmas Wreaths
A lot of the artificial Christmas wreaths you buy online are made out of PVC, which is not ideal. If you want to go for a more natural (and I think, I more beautiful!) holiday wreath, below are some suggestions.
You can, of course, go with a wreath that includes living plants, but personally think going with a dried wreath is more practical. Not only will it last a lot longer, but it’s also going to be more resistant to things like mold and mildew, and will generally just require less maintenance. If you care for and store your dried holiday wreath properly, you can use it year after year!
Roxanne’s Dried Flowers
This flower shop has been serving the Pittsburgh area for over 25 years now.
They offer a whole “Deck the Halls” collection that includes a bunch of holiday decor.
They have pine cone wreaths, holiday florals, and dried garland. They’re so pretty! Some of their wreaths are made with faux plants, but most of them are created with real, preserved, natural materials.
My picks from Roxanne’s Dried Flowers:
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn sources both living and dried wreaths that are handmade in the USA. (They also have faux wreaths on the site as well, so just be sure to check the details to be sure.)
For most of their wreaths, you can choose the size, from 20″ to 30″ in diameter.
My picks from Pottery Barn:
Non-Toxic Christmas Candles
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For many years I have been wanting to have a ceramic Christmas village that lights up. I’ve never purchased one because I am afraid that the paint and/or glaze on them might have lead, as so many items do. Then there is the probability of lead and pvc in the electrical cord. Have you ever tested various ceramic villages to determine their toxicity levels?
Hi D,
I have not personally tested any of these ceramic Christmas villages. If you wanted to, you could purchase the village of your choice, making sure to check the return policy first, and then test it yourself using one of the 3M instant lead testing kits. Then you could return the village if you wanted/needed to.
But that being said, in the grand scheme of things, I wouldn’t worry too much about this! In reality, you’re only going to be touching the village twice a year… And if it brings you joy, I think that’s an important consideration! It’s possible that your time and mental energy could be better spent decreasing environmental toxins in a different area that affects you more on a day-to-day basis throughout the year. 🙂