The holidays may be steeped in tradition, but that doesn't mean each season sees the same conventional colors and themes. This year's seasonal trends include a "retro-inspired touch of aqua," as one vendor put it; lots of glitter and shine, which has been strong for several years; the handcrafted look of boiled wool, burlap and other texture-rich materials; sweets, sweets and more sweets; updated plaids; still-strong mossy greens and muted lime colors; and, of course, birds, including the fun favorite right now—owls.

jingle bell–edged burlap stockings

Park Hill Collection
888-603-3334
www.parkhillcollection.com

quilted ball votives

Abbott
800-263-2955
www.abbottcollection.com

blue-silver mica snowflakes

North Star by Premier
800-742-3323
www.northstarbypremier.com

wool acorn birdhouse ornament

Caffco International
800-390-1193
www.caffco.com

glitter owls

Gallerie II
888-889-9868
www.gallerieii.com

paperwhites in basket

Fantastic Craft
888-667-8886
www.fantasticcraft.com

pom-pom cone trees

Gallerie II
888-889-9868
www.gallerieii.com

cupcake trees

Melrose International, LLC
800-282-2144
www.melroseintl.com

holiday dove needlepoint pillow

Peking Handicraft, Inc.
800-872-6888
www.pkhc.com

mr. whiskers santa

Caffco International
800-390-1193
www.caffco.com

glass ornament with plaid glitter design

Nutcracker Designs / Accent Imports
800-263-35551
www.nutcrackerdesigns.com

glitter plaid ornaments

Melrose International, LLC
800-282-2144
www.melroseintl.com

candy swirl christmas tree ornament

Caffco International
800-390-1193
www.caffco.com

gingerbread kids ornaments

Gallerie II
888-889-9868
www.gallerieii.com

cupcake platter ornament

Kurt S. Adler, Inc.
800-243-9627
www.kurtadler.com

candy cupcakes

North Star by Premier
800-742-3323
www.northstarbypremier.com

gingerbread tree

RAZ Imports, Ltd.
800-443-3540
www.razimports.com

lollipop ornaments

Two's Company
 800-896-7266
www.twoscompany.com