November 1, 2023
Decking the halls — and all the other rooms in the house — is one of the most exciting things about the holidays.
Simple touches like hanging stockings on the mantle, winding evergreen boughs along the railing and adding festive linens to the table help to transform a home into a winter wonderland.
Whether you prefer classic décor or vintage holiday treasures, follow the trends or want to create DIY decorations, local Cabarrus County shops have all the trimmings to decorate your home for the holidays.
Your Style: Classic
If you love red, green and gold, listening to classic carols and serving meals on silver platters with candlesticks glowing on the table, check out Down South on Main for classic holiday decorations.
This downtown Mt. Pleasant shop is filled with red, green and wow. Shop for items ranging from tablecloths, festive towels and platters to tree decorations, wreaths and door hangers.
Your Style: Vintage
“Timeless” is the word that best describes your holiday style. If you love decorations with stories and patina that remind you of holiday gatherings from yesteryear, set your GPS for these stores.
The Depot at Gibson Mill: The historic textile mill dates back to 1899 and now serves as the largest antique mall in the South. Browse the booths for holiday items from Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments and vintage Santa mugs to mercury glass Christmas trees and blow mold decorations.
Marketplace on Main: This 54,000-square-foot antique mall in downtown Kannapolis features curated booths filled with timeless items. Vendors change up their stock often, emphasizing holiday items like vintage candlesticks, bottle brush trees and wooden sleds that have stood the test of time.
Your Style: Trendy
Your holiday décor changes every year to keep up with the latest trends. The good news: Cabarrus County retailers keep up with the trends, too. Check out Sweetest Beginnings to find out what’s trending for the upcoming holidays.
Head to downtown Kannapolis to stock up on cute decorations like advent calendars, gift tags, ornaments and stockings that showcase current styles. The shop also stocks candles in holiday scents like sugar cookies, mulled cider and hot cocoa, so your house isn’t just decorated for the holidays — it smells like the holidays, too.
Your Style: DIY
The best part of decorating for the holidays is getting out the glue and glitter and making your own decorations. Not only will you have bragging rights, but DIY décor also allows you to personalize items for your space.
AR Workshop: These DIY workshops guide you through all the steps to make custom creations. Pick from dozens of different projects like porch signs, charcuterie trays, holiday countdowns and winter sleds. Choose a design, customize the color palette and spend a few hours crafting one-of-a-kind holiday decorations.
More Décor Awaits
For more places to find all your holiday décor, check out these places to shop in Cabarrus County!
