The Boston Globe: Classic's on Trend

THE BOSTON GLOBE
Boston Globe Real Estate: ADDRESS
November 30, 2025
By Regina Cole

Ralph Lauren Christmas is the latest trend — but in New England, it’s classic: ‘It belongs here.’

beacon huill bedroom fireplace with holiday decorations christmas garland french antique brass mirror — A Beacon Hill bedroom designed by Gerald Pomeroy Interiors. – Eric Roth Photography

“Move over white Christmas. This year, tastemakers have decreed that tartan-clad ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ is the holiday trend du jour.”

A Milton home designed by Gerald Pomeroy Interiors. – Bruce Buck Photography

Fresh greens are prominent at Les Fleurs in Andover.

“We decorate a ton of homes for the holidays,” said store owner Sandra [Sigman]. “We have been in business for 30 years, and have seen a lot of trends come and go. Right now, we see a shift to what I call ‘Granny Decorating.’ Instead of beige and white, people want dark greens, reds, tartans, tweeds—deeper tones like what grandma had.”