Coquette-core induced its fair share of eyerolls a couple of years ago, when the chronically online began sticking tiny bows on everything from pizza slices to Diet Coke cans. Absurd, yes, but also symptomatic of a moment when design insisted on ballet-pink satin ribbons in places they absolutely did not belong.
Now, bows haven’t left the conversation – far from it – but they’ve aged out of the tired, it-girl social snippets and into something a little more grown up. In truth, this interior design trend has never looked better, coming of age just in time for the most bow-forward season of the year.
So go on, tie a ribbon on it. Ahead, 24 everyday objects that make your Christmas decor instantly cuter, slightly more cinematic, and sealed with an accessory that – finally – feels thoughtful again
The Round is Homes & Gardens' collection of the must-have pieces shaping styles, trends, and ideas. It brings together thoughtfully curated products that express a single moment – offering readers inspiring ways to style their homes through seasonal themes, emerging looks, and everyday pieces.
