It’s nearly Christmas, and that means we’re finally at the point where we don’t have to stress about hanging up the stockings and getting all of the decorations up. Instead, after the time and detail that went into getting your decor picture-perfect, you can sit back and fully enjoy all of its cozy, magical vibes.
Especially this year, when there’s been no shortage of popular holiday styles to channel. From the Ralph Lauren Christmas to Little Women winter aesthetics, dreamy interiors across our Instagram and TikTok feeds have inspired us all season. And these aren’t only from DIYers and interior designers. They’ve also come from some of our favorite stars, too.
Like Zooey Deschanel, who just shared an Instagram post highlighting another popular trend—whimsical holiday decor—all throughout her house. With how obsessed her followers in the comments are, it’s safe to say she won the trend this year.
“Christmas whimsy,” she writes in her caption, followed by a slew of photos showing everything from the staircase to the tree completely decked out in fun, bright colors, stars, bows and more.
Whimsical Holiday Decor Has Been Front and Center This Year
Chances are you’ve come across the hallmarks of whimsical decor online more than once. Paper chains, for example, have been among the most common DIY holiday staples this year. Other picks like paper stars, nostalgic touches and handmade decor have captured the playful and cozy feel people have fallen in love with.
As one trend forecaster explained, its timeless maximalism has become a favorite of the season.
“It feels cozy, it feels sentimental, and it really lets you and your family’s personality shine,” said lighting and furniture designer Sara Parker about the DIY-leaning trend. As you flip through Zooey’s photos, you can see her decor absolutely captures the style, creating a look that feels nostalgic and larger-than-life.
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What Fans Say About Zooey Deschanel’s ‘Christmas Whimsy’ Decor
Unsurprisingly, people could not get enough of Zooey’s decor. I mean, who doesn’t love a dream holiday staircase? And those knit, colorful stockings are the cutest touch.
“This is my dream holiday decor!” one user beamed in the comments. “My favorite look,” another wrote. Someone else agreed it was on-trend for the season: “seems like a REALLY good year for a whimsical tree.”
Many users couldn’t help but notice that it was on-brand for Deschanel’s popular character from New Girl. As one user said, this decor was giving “real-life Jessica Day,” and we’re so here for it.
This story was originally published by Dengarden on Dec 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Dengarden as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
