Forget The Tree, Jennifer Lopez's Glittered Garland Proves That The Mantelpiece Is An Unlikely Epicentre of Christmas Cheer

A gold bow, glitter berries, and tinsel transform an unorthodox location in JLo's living room into a stunning festive statement

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Traditionally, 'Christmas decor' has been synonymous with 'Christmas tree,' but not this year. For the 2025 holidays, tastemakers are thinking outside the box on transforming underrated corners of their homes into odes to festive cheer. Jennifer Lopez's glitter-covered garland is the perfect example.

The singer took to Instagram to share her favorite stocking stuffers, elucidating her gorgeous Christmas garland in the process. JLo's look is simple yet impactful, centered around a pretty evergreen that runs the length of the mantelpiece. The greenery is brightened with tinsel, lights, and faux pine cones and berries. An oversized gold bow (like this one from Amazon) ties the entire look together over a red stocking.

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Lucky for those who admire Jennifer's approach to mantel decor, experts say her embrace of berries, pinecones, and greenery is an ageless way to embrace the holidays.

Interior designer Tara Rodrigues explains: 'Using natural materials creates a cozy, timeless feel to Christmas decor. I love incorporating pinecones to add texture and warmth, either left natural or lightly dusted with white paint or glitter for a frosted look.'

She advises that adding sensory elements to your Christmas decorating idea for the mantelpiece can make it even more appealing. Tara states: 'Eucalyptus and Holly are marvellous for both colour and fragrance. Adding a couple of nice twigs on a mantelpiece with some baubles on ribbons or fishing wire makes for a simple and cost-effective festive glow-up. I also love using small logs or bark slices as candle stands or decorative accessories to add a rustic charm. Dried Citrus and Cinnamon Sticks smell amazing when paired with candles or garlands.'


Christmas decor is about more than just the tree. By embracing a festive design on your mantelpiece, you can transform your entire home into a stylish and welcoming ode to the season. JLo proves it.


Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.