One of 2024’s leading aesthetic trends for the holiday season takes inspiration from snowy woodlands and dark winter nights. This moodier approach to holiday colors and motifs has a sophisticated, dreamy feel–worth making a TikTok about set to a classic crooner Christmas carol, but with a matching level of coziness that invites the holiday spirit in during everyday life. Following the continuing craze around mushrooms and cottagecore, this trend brings natural elements like pinecones and real fir boughs into the home, contrasted with vintage-feeling red ribbons and touches of blue, gold, and white that are reminiscent of a winter sky at twilight.
We’ve curated some of our favorite books and gifts that match the trend to help you build the perfect seasonal moody display! Handmade holiday crafts and natural decorating guides make the list, along with holiday titles that fit the richer color scheme. Explore our top picks down below, then click into our title list to discover even more great books.