Do you hate glitter as much as I do? Sure, it’s sparkly and pretty. It makes anything instantly festive. But it’s a big fucking mess. A teaspoon of glitter can ruin a house with shiny plastic filth for decades. It gets everywhere. Inside crevices you didn’t even know existed. Then, thirteen years later, someone wonders what kind of bachelor party you had in the living room after they find one more speck of that shit hiding on a windowsill like an apocalyptic cockroach.
If you want a glitter-free Christmas, you’re not alone. I spent the better part of a week searching for stylish holiday decor that wouldn’t (g)litter my house. (Seriously, people! “Litter” is right there in the word!)
Even when I searched for “no glitter ornaments” on Amazon, all I got were glittery results. As if Amazon’s algorithm thought, “Good heavens! That ‘no’ must be a mistake! I’ll just pretend I didn’t even see it. Nobody could possibly want ornaments without glitter!”
So I did the work. I like a stylish tree with my favorite ornaments paired with a color or style theme. I don’t like a tree smothered in Christmas ornaments so you can’t even see the tree of the tree. But a tree with only lights and sparse ornaments feels too bare.
As I look for tree photos that capture what I’m after, I see I need a whole other post on “stylish but not overdone Christmas trees”. I need the thing to be easy to tear down after the holidays are over. Those trees with hundreds of ornaments, bows, and tinsel would make me want to destroy the tree and everything on it by the end of the holiday.
I searched far and wide for ornaments that will give you all the Christmas without any of the glitter. You, too, can enjoy the holidays without a house that looks like toddler’s craft room for the next twelve years.
You’re welcome.
Wood Glitter-Free Christmas Ornaments
Perfect for a farmhouse or modern Scandinavian look, wood ornaments can fill out a tree and double as a fire hazard. What a bonus! For me, as someone who loves merging natural elements with a modern, minimalist style, wood works great. Even though I didn’t go that route.
- Glitter-Free Wood Glitter-Free Christmas Tree Ornaments (West Elm)
- Rustic Wood Stars – No Glitter! (Amazon)
- Laser Cut Wood Snowflakes (Amazon)
- Musical Wood Nutcracker Ornaments (Crate & Barrel)
- Handmade Turned Wood Ornaments (Etsy Seller Astik Blooms from Latvia) – These turned wood ones are pricey to fill a whole tree, but click to see how gorgeous they are!
- Natural Mango Wood Ornaments with Brass Detail (CG Hunter)
- Whimsical Wood Bird Ornaments – Glitter-Free! (Crate & Barrel)
- Set of Three Wood Houses (Farmhouse Pottery)
Fabric Christmas Ornaments – No Glitter!
Fabric can be wrapped around a ball or sewn into a shape. Some styles can feel a bit too “country” for me, but I found some modern fabric options that might work.
- Affordable Bulk Fabric / Velvet Ornaments (Amazon). Though I don’t like the folds.
- Glitter Free Flocked Ball Ornaments (West Elm)
- Affordable Velvet Glitter-Free Christmas Ornaments in Many Colors (Amazon)
- Satin or Silk Threaded Balls (Amazon) – My mom used to have ornaments like these. They had a nice shimmer to them.
- Playful Red & White Felt Ball Ornaments (Pottery Barn)
- Bulk Knit “Sock” Ornaments Without Glitter (Amazon)
- Old Fashioned Rag Ornaments for a Rustic Look (Etsy seller Penny and Patch Crafted)
Paper Christmas Ornaments Without Glitter
Though probably less durable than other styles of ornaments, paper can be an economical way to decorate a tree. Especially if you learn origami and can make ornaments yourself.
- Oversized Fluted Paper Ornaments (West Elm)
- Handmade Luxury Paper Glitter-Free Christmas Ornaments (Etsy seller Kalapetka Wedding)
- Eight Neutral Paper Ornaments (Amazon)
- Oversized Jumbo Paper Stars Many Colors (Amazon)
Ceramic Ornaments That Have Zero Glitter
I make bad potter myself, so I’m partial to ceramic ornaments. They can be fragile, expensive and heavy, however. Proceed with caution.
- Jennifer Spring Ceramic Sgraffito Ornaments (Jennifer Spring Ceramics) – I’m officially obsessed with everything this potter makes. I want to be her when I’m a grown up potter. The ornaments aren’t available yet, but they will be soon. Keep checking back.
- Simple Bulk Ceramic Ornament Balls to DIY Paint, Color or Decorate (Amazon)
- Porcelain Flat Bulk Snowflake Ornaments (Amazon)
- Modern Rustic Ceramic Glitter-Free Christmas Ornaments (Etsy seller North of Noble)
Glass Christmas Ornaments With No Glitter
Glass ornaments are classic, but breakable. Lightweight and minimal. I don’t have many glass ornaments myself, but these might make me change my tune.
- Metallic Painted Glitter-Free Glass Ornaments (Crate & Barrel)
- Mercury Glass Ornaments in Neutral Colors (Crate & Barrel)
- Bulk Textured Clear Glass Ornaments Without Glitter (Amazon)
- Glass Ornaments in Wonderful Shapes (CG Hunter) – A huge selection all around at this place
- Textured Glass Ornaments in Bulk (Amazon)