30 Holiday Dopamine Decor Pieces Even The Grinch Would Adore
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30 Holiday Dopamine Decor Pieces Even The Grinch Would AdoreIncluding a Mickey-shaped snowman pillow that would make anyone’s heart grow three sizes too large.
1. A Lego Christmas tree, because nothing gets the dopamine receptors firing like awakening your inner child’s love for Legos. You can build one large tree, or one medium and one small tree so you can spread the Lego adorableness around your home.Â
Amazon
Promising review: “I gifted this to my granddaughter for her 8th birthday which is just a few days before Christmas. She couldn’t wait to dig into this Lego set, and made two trees by herself with no help whatsoever from an adult… I assume they’ll keep the trees with their Christmas decorations; if not, she’ll have fun tearing them apart and making new constructions.” âJill C.
Get it from Amazon for $43.88.
2. Adorable plastic versions of The Plastics to celebrate everyone’s favorite Christmas movie, Mean Girls. The set comes with Cady (holding a candycane gram!!!), Regina (holding the Burn Book!!!), Karen, and Gretchen. Sadly, it does not come with Damien performing his stunning rendition of “Beautiful.”Â
Mattell
Get them from Amazon for $24.99.
3. A cat bed shaped like a Christmas tree that might just convince your cat to stop terrorizing your actual tree. It has an anti-slip bottom and comfy cushion on the inside, making it the perfect place for your kitty to take a much-deserved nap after spending the day knocking all your cute holiday decor off the mantelpiece.
Amazon
Promising review: “The intended recipient, Winston, loves it. He was not too sure when they first met. But now, according to his Mom, they are very happy together!” âAmazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three shapes/colors).Â
4. A night-light shaped like those old school ceramic Christmas trees to hit you with an instant blast of nostalgia. All my fellow apartment dwellers with limited tabletop space â this one’s for us! Finally, a use for that annoying outlet that’s too far from the bed to actually utilize.
Amazon
Promising review: “Absolutely beautiful! Purchased for all my bathrooms and guest rooms. And purchased for gifts! Everyone loves them. Easy to change the bulb when it goes, lasts maybe four weeks on 24/7. C9 replacement bulbs.” âMegan H.
Get it from Amazon for $21.80+ (available in two colors).Â
5. A stuffed gingerbread dog you and your guests will have the urge to constantly pet like it’s a real pupper. Its name is Ginger Spice (iconic), but like any good dog owner, I plan on calling it a random string of nicknames that have nothing to do with its actual name: Beep, Little Beeboo, Meepy Poo, Boopy BoopBoopPop, Lil’ Meepster, BeeBoop, MeepyBoops, Booperton, etc.Â
Pottery Barn
Get it from Pottery Barn for $59.50.
6. Or a way-too-cute Mickey Mouse-shaped snowman plush complete with a cozy scarf and embroidered buttons. He is better than Frosty in two important ways: 1. He will not come alive and be slightly creepy 2. He is in no danger of melting once March rolls around.
ShopDisney
Get it from ShopDisney for $44.99.
7. A hook shaped like The Grinch’s hand â which honestly has SO many potential uses. Hang an ornament from his fingers for a deviously delightful decoration (imagine lining this up on the wall next to your tree so it looks like he’s stealing a bulb đČ ), or place it in your entryway as the perfect place to hang your keys, umbrella, tote bag, etc.Â
DimensionalDesigns22 / Etsy
Promising review: “Awesome work. So cute I ordered another one for my office. Love it! Nice and great quality.” âcharlotteleblanc1956
DimensionalDesigns22 is a small Etsy shop based in Iowa.Â
Get it from DimensionalDesigns22 on Etsy for $14.99.
9. A tasty-looking ornament that resembles the iconic delicious treat made by everyone’s favorite snack cake brand: Small Debra. It’s even available with a tiny bite taken out of it, but please resist the urge to add a second bite.
CountyMom3D / Etsy
Promising review: “Perfection!!! Well made! Looks just like described!! Itâs the cutest freaking ornament!! I got one of each but my favorite is the one with the bite taken out! So cute.” âDani B.
CountyMom3D is a small Etsy shop based in Ellerslie, GA.
Get it from CountyMom3D on Etsy for $6.99+ (available with and without bite and in various pack sizes).
10. A set of string lights shaped like Labrador Retrievers, which is the breed most likely to step in and save the day if Santa’s reindeer ever need a year off. Each set comes with 24 light-up labs, and you can power it with either USB or three AA batteries.
Amazon
Promising review: “These were so cute, and the little dogs were larger and much more detailed than I expected.” âAna
Get it from Amazon for $15.29.
11. A ceramic Christmas cactus that’s so fun and kitschy it might make you tempted to replicate it with the real thing. The plug-in figure features multicolored mini lightbulbs, and some reviewers say they might just leave it out all year long. I do not blame them.
Wayfair
Promising review: “My husband and I were born in the desert. Itâs reminds of where we came from. It is really cute. I might end up leaving it out all the time.” âLynn
Get it from Wayfair for $32.99 (originally $43.99).
12. A snowman made out of book pages, which will fit right in with all of those unread books in your room that are also just decor at this point. This upcycled cutie is available in three sizes, so you create an entire snow family if you wish.
Root To Vine / Etsy
Promising review: “I love this this! I ordered the medium, and itâs the perfect size, paired it with another winter decoration I have. It looks just as pictured, customer service and shipping were great!” âAllison
Root To Vine is a small Etsy shop based in Leo, Indiana.
Get it from Root To Vine on Etsy for $24+ (available in three sizes, a set of three, two hat color options, and with decorative acorns).
13. A gingerbread house-shaped diffuser for anyone who likes the idea of gingerbread houses but hates the idea of actual food sitting out on their table â might as well just buy a box of ants and set them loose!!! Who thought of this tradition??!! Anyway, this hand-painted ceramic house is filled with a delicious spicy-sweet fragrance and it includes five reeds to help emit the scent throughout your home.
Pottery Barn
Get it from Pottery Barn for $89Â (the scent is also available in two candle shapes).
14. And a gingerbread train figure featuring four gingerbread people with a one-way ticket Dopamineville. It comes in three separate pieces so you can split them up if you want, and they even have a super eye-catching glittery coating.
Amazon
Promising review: “I wanted some gingerbread cookies after I got this. It made me hungry. I like the effects of sugar bits all over it. They were not connected but the hooks interloop to keep them connected. There was a tiny bit of sparkle residue on my hands but not so much it bothered me. It was well worth it. It was well packaged and I anticipate using this for many years to come.” âElizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $19.55.
15. Or! A delightful stoneware gingerbread tree that’s hand-painted with realistic-looking “icing” that might just fool people into thinking you crafted it yourself. We won’t tell.
Pottery Barn
Get it from Pottery Barn for $39.50.
16. A tissue box cover â it instantly turns a generic Kleenex box into Santa’s house! There are also designs featuring snowflakes and snowmen, so you can buy a few and switch them out when you need an extra dopamine boost.
Amazon
Get it from Amazon for $14.79 (available in 21 patterns).
17. A whimsical Mickey-shaped wreath that’s so cute, my fellow Disney adults might be tempted to leave it on their door year-round. It’s adorned with decorative pine cones and berries, and it even has built-in lights so you can immediately hang it up as soon as it arrives.
ShopDisney
Get it from ShopDisney for $64.99.
18. A set of seriously chic wall decals â they truly look like something out of a Saks Fifth Avenue window display. You’ll get 19 bulbs to decorate with â and they’re so much easier than trying to hang actual ornaments from the ceiling. Honestly, I’m tempted to replace my tree with these đ đ€.Â
Wordy Bird Studios / Etsy
Oh â and they’re reusable!!!
Promising review: “These ornaments decals are stunning. Very detailed and nice substantial sizes, very high quality. I can tell I will be able to reuse them more than one year. They will really add a pop to my Christmas decor.” âColleenLaPierre
Wordy Bird Studios is a small Etsy shop based in Mississippi.
Get the set of 19 ornaments and 23 strings from Wordy Bird Studios on Etsy for $65.
19. A teapot and two mugs that stack together to resemble a house that’s decorated for the holidays when not in use â because functional decor is the best decor. You’ll get two mugs, so go ahead and invite a friend over for some peppermint tea. When your conversation topics start to fizzle out, simply stack the cups and teapot together and BOOM â conversation reignited!
Anthropologie
All the pieces are dishwasher- and microwave-safe!
Promising review: “Absolutely beautiful. It was packed really well. I love the detail of the house. The cups are a nice size. Ever if you don’t plan on using for tea on coffee, this is a gorgeous set to have on display during the holiday season.” âMicashell
Get it from Anthropologie for $46.
20. AÂ 3D-printed LED desk tree in various shapes and sizes (and light colors!) so you can bring a touch of holiday whimsy to your office space, coffee table, TV stand, or anywhere else that needs some brightening up.Â
The Build Plate
Promising review: “It’s absolutely awesome. Perfect for my daughter. I was going to give the second one I bought to someone else, but it will probably end up on my office desk!” âTanya P.
The Build Plate is a small Etsy shop based in Canada.
Get it from The Build Plate on Etsy for $7.21+ (available in fives styles in both small and big sizes, 13 colors, and a remote-controlled color options).Â
21. A pair of plush light-up gnomes decked out in fabulously festive hats. You can keep them together like the BFFs they are, or you can give one to that one friend you can always count on to watch cheesy Hallmark movies with you all December long.Â
Amazon
Don’t forget the AAA batteries!
Promising review: “Love it! Exactly what my living room needed for extra holiday magic. Perfect size and lighting.” âLily Ice
Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three styles).Â
22. An LED star tree topper to add a touch of flair to the one space in your home you haven’t yet decorated â the ceiling. This projects a rotating snowflake light show right above your tree, so prepared to stare at this for a good 1â2 hours every night.
Keep in mind that reviewers say the projections are more effective when there’s more space between the topper and the ceiling.Â
Promising review: “I adore this so much, I bought two and placed them in the corners of the room, so the snowflakes light up the entire vaulted ceiling! My 8-year-old thought we were in Frozen, and danced like Elsa.” âLauren
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in two designs).Â
23. A replica of Charlie Brown’s iconic Christmas tree for those of us who simply MUST rewatch the classic cartoon every year. It includes a single ornament and Linus’ blue blankie to keep it warm all season long. Are you crying??? Oh…me neither.It plays the “Linus & Lucy” Peanuts theme (and includes two AAA batteries). It’s also an officially licensed Peanuts item!Â
Promising review: “‘It’s Christmas, Charlie Brown!’ Just looking at this tree brings a smile. Simple, elegant in its humility. It just brings a bit of nostalgia remembering all past Christmases watching Charlie Brown and the gang on television kick off the Christmas season in our house. It is a pleasure to own a replica of the original. Adding the theme at the push of a button is a nice touch. We absolutely love it!” âD. Stovell
Get it from Amazon for $23.91.
24. Holiday-themed appliance handle covers so your fridge and microwave can get in on the festive spirit! These will keep those dreaded fingerprint smudges at bay when Santa sneaks into your fridge to get a second glass of milk.
It includes Santa, Rudolph, snowman, and teddy bear designs!
Promising review: “Love these!! These are the cutest!! I got a lot of compliments on them. Really dresses up the kitchen for Christmas!! Very cute!!!” âGlenda Jones
Get a set of six from Amazon for $15.99.
25. A lil’ light-up dinosaur wearing a Santa hat and carrying a gift â because archeologists have recently discovered that dinos once pulled Santa’s sleigh before the reindeer took over. It’s true: I read it on TikTok. The pre-lit design is meant to withstand tough weather conditions, though it’s also suitable for indoor use as well if you need something to guard over your presents until the 25th.
Amazon
Promising review:Â “Easy to put together, stayed outside all December (in Florida) with no problems. You should know, though, that the lights inside are not enough by themselves to show the dinosaur clearly after dark. To see it best it needs to be somewhere with at least some additional light.” âGae A. Weber
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
26. A Rudolph doormat that lets your visitors know your home is a strictly no-Scrooges-allowed zone. Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you help me wipe my shoes tonight?Just note that the red and black buffalo plaid mat in the reviewer photo is not included, but you can find a similar one here if you love that look!
Promising review: “Excellent doormat and super cute! Very thick â good for getting snow and mud off your boots in the winter. Great size! I am extremely impressed!” âMtngrl84
Get it from Amazon for $20.89+Â (available in five sizes).
27. Rainbow felt light garland â it’ll add a nostalgic classroom-esque touch to your holiday setup, which is a vibe I can definitely get behind. These would look right at home strung along the ceiling, on your staircase, or right on your front door.
Promising review:Â “Really cute and easy to string together. Adds a festive pop of color that I was looking for.” âgabriellajayne
Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99+Â (also available in pastel colors).
28. A 9-foot-long winter candy garland featuring peppermint rounds and colorful beads for a Candyland aesthetic that’s much more vibrant than the typical gold and silver you see everywhere during this time of year. King Kandy would certainly approve â which is quite a feat. He is notoriously particular about his candy decor, but you didn’t hear it from me.Â
Promising review: “First off, these are adorable. I was going for a Candyland theme and these worked. I think three would have been prefect, but two worked all around my tree.” âRosa S.
Get it from Amazon for $12.58.
29. A set of six reindeer tea light holders â which does not include Rudolph since these six can light their own way, thank you very much. Imagine how cute these would be placed on your windowsill with some battery-operated tea lights inside.Â
Amazon
Promising review: “These are so cute. I had a ladies’ Christmas breakfast and had one at each place setting as a party favor for them to take home. I alternated red, white and green tea lights. I was surprised by how sturdy they were and how well they stood up. No issues at all.” âM.J.
Get them from Amazon for $14.99.
30. And finally, an ornament featuring Saint Nick himself… Nicolas Cage that is! If only there was a matching tree topper so you could do a full Nic Cage tree theme. Fingers crossed for next year!Lemons Are Blue / Etsy
Promising reviews: “This is the most perfect ornament that has ever existed.” âursulamchan
“Bought this to hide on my parents’ Christmas tree as a joke. Our whole family loved it, and we pointed it out to any visitors, who also thought it was hilarious. Itâs very high quality, looks good on a tree, and is funny. What more could you ask for?” âJake
Lemons Are Blue is a small business based in New Orleans that makes fun and personalized gifts, from wine tumblers to throw blankets.Â
Get it from Lemons Are Blue on Etsy for $14.99.Â
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
