Holiday Decorating with Eric + Eloise, A Styling Guide
Deck the Halls with Eric + Eloise: Holiday Decorating Ideas
The holidays are the perfect time to bring out your most magical décor, and few collections feel as storybook-perfect for the season as Eric + Eloise. Designed by artist Jessica Hiemstra, this beloved line of animal wall mounts, busts, stocking holders, dishstands, and tabletop accents adds whimsy, warmth, and personality to your holiday home. Whether you’re going for cozy cabin vibes, cottage-core charm, or elegant woodland wonderland, the “framily”, Eric the Hare, Eloise the Fox, Frankie the Stag, Eugene the Moose, Louie the Mouse, Beatrice the Bear, Charlie the Duck, Emerson the Pheasant, and Margie the Doe, is ready to make your décor unforgettable.
Here are our favorite ways to style the collection for the holidays:
1. Start with a Statement Wall
If you own one or more of the Eric + Eloise wall mounts, now’s the time to make them the stars of your seasonal décor. Arrange garlands, twinkle lights, and ornaments around Eric’s tall ears or Frankie’s antlers for instant holiday magic. For a more dramatic look, add ribbon bows to Eugene’s antlers or let Margie and Beatrice anchor a gallery wall with seasonal artwork in between.
Pro Tip: Use removable hooks or floral wire to secure greenery to the mounts without damaging them.
2. Style the Mantel with Stocking Holders
Nothing says “holiday home” like a row of stockings, and the E+E stocking holders make it extra charming. Eric and Eloise add clever sophistication, Frankie brings stately lodge flair, Eugene gives you height and drama, and Louie offers a sweet spot for a child’s stocking. Mix-and-match characters across the mantel or build a symmetrical arrangement for a polished look.
Pair them with natural elements, cedar garlands, pinecones, and brass candlesticks, for a cozy, cohesive display that stays beautiful even when the stockings are full.
3. Create a Whimsical Table Centerpiece
If you own an Eric + Eloise bowl or dishstand, put them to work as the focal point of your dining table or buffet. Fill Frankie & Margie’s oval bowl with shiny ornaments, mini poinsettias, or fresh greenery and fairy lights. Let Eric or Eloise dishstands hold wrapped truffles, napkins, or small floral arrangements for guests to enjoy.
Pro Tip: Keep colors simple, stick to metallics, white, deep green, and pops of red, to let the antique gold finish of the pieces shine.
4. Sprinkle in Small Surprises
Louie the Mouse bust or planter pot is perfect for a side table or bookshelf. Fill Louie’s pot with candy canes or holly berries for a delightful surprise. Place Beatrice or Charlie in an entryway vignette with a bowl of jingle bells or a cluster of flameless candles for an inviting touch that greets every guest.
5. Carry the Look Through Every Room
Don’t limit your E+E pieces to the living room. The bathroom counter can host a dishstand with seasonal soaps or potpourri. Bedrooms can feature smaller busts on nightstands with mini wreaths tucked around their bases. Even the kitchen can join in with Eloise watching over the cocoa bar or Eric holding holiday treats.
Why It Works
The Eric + Eloise collection blends timeless materials (cast aluminum, antique gold finish) with whimsical personality, making it perfect for holiday decorating. The metallic tones pair beautifully with traditional greenery and twinkle lights, while the characters themselves add warmth and humor, they make guests smile and become part of your family traditions.
Whether you start small with a single stocking holder or go big with a full “framily” display, Eric + Eloise pieces are designed to become part of your holiday story year after year. Add one or two characters each season and watch your home transform into a whimsical woodland wonderland, a place where your décor feels as meaningful as the memories you create there.
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