Though not as potent as the real deal, a pop-up paper mistletoe ball is charming enough to earn you more than a few holiday smooches.

Available at momastore.org, $20.

This golden banner speaks for itself. Its old-school, no-frills, grocery store look works in good times and bad (during which you’ll probably need some cheering up).

Available at banterbanner.com, $10.

The holidays can be a real clustermuck. Make light of the madness with a bunch of Shea’s Wildflower Company’s fabulously rustic birch and grapevine ball lamps.

Available at shopterrain.com, $20.

Year after year someone’s expensive, needlepoint stocking is ruined with coal. Replace it with My Adobe Cottage’s durable burlap version, which comes with a teensy chalkboard to scribble a name on.

Available at etsy.com, $24.

What’s red and green and okay to hang for only about one month? Traditional, overtly iconic Christmas decor. Invest instead in home accents that go the calendrical distance with made-to-order Confetti System garlands.

Available at confettisystem.com, $130.

If you choose to use Karaboo Ribbons’s festive trimmings (available in five colors) as decoration, we promise your presents won’t realize what they’re missing.

Available at karabooribbons.com, $3-$5.

Better order a replica of the sweet little Charlie Brown tree in case the Red Baron takes out your DVR (thus canceling your recording of the annual special).

Available at fredflare.com, $20.

Fine china isn’t accessible to all, so for those with shallower pockets (or just saving up for say, booze presents for Mom), Chris Madden’s gold-crackled-lacquer chargers can easily fill in.

Available at jcpenney.com, $25 for a set of four.

Gigantic Andrea Evans lollipops only look mouthwatering. The red-, white-, and green-swirled candies are actually made from Styrofoam and (like most lawn ornaments) taste terrible.

Available at inthepinkboutique.com, $22-$45.

Leave glittery “special edition” tchotchkes to the old folks and infomercial watchers. We suggest starting your own ornament collection with Jonathan Adler’s porcelain peacock number.

Available at jonathanadler.com, $28.

Only a tree could pull off wearing a skirt like Anthropologie’s embroidered Boxing Day version with birds, stars, poinsettias, English roses, and dragonflies on eggplant cotton. Try not to get jealous.

Available at anthropologie.com, $168.

Although each looks identical to the next (serious violation of the snowflake code), these charming white favor boxes won’t melt indoors and can be filled with tasty treats. What a winter wonder.

Available at plumparty.com, $27 for a box of 24.

If you ascribe to the “more is more” school of tree trimming thought, this silver shimmering light cover set is a no-brainer. It doesn’t get better than decorations for your decorations.

Available at kohls.com, $20.

Teach tearrors to appreciate your award-winning gift-wrapping skills. Thick and gorgeous batiked Lokta paper will force even the most crazed recipients to slow down, savor the folding and tape placement, and avoid rips.

Available at papermojo.com, $5.

Apartment dwellers know intentions and heart are more important that grandeur when it comes to decking small spaces. A simple string of multicolored lights will do, and these battery-operated LED buds mean you don’t even have to worry about taking up outlet space.

Available at urbanoutfitters.com, $16.

’Tis the season when people other than hippies and rehabbing celebrities throw up peace signs. This green ornament-laden wreath is a great way to welcome anyone (except said hippies) into your home.

Available at pier1.com, $99.

More conversation stopper than starter, a grown-up, laser-cut metal snowflake mobile brings a bit of whimsy to any space in which it’s hung.

Available at crateandbarrel.com, $50.

Let orange-and-green-striped mini pumpkins stand gourd over your front porch or table, but don’t be squashed when the neighbors try to snag them.

Available at uncommongoods.com, $10 for a set of six.

Daniel Zeisner’s gold-plated tea light adorned with Swarovski crystals will have you dreaming of a very Liberace Christmas.

Available at swarovski.com, $85.