You know what’s not magical about Christmas?
The part where you have to pack it all away.
Why am I posting this article in October? Well my friends, it seems my memory and photo library are as disorganized as my ornaments (were) and I’ve only come across these photos today. Hey! Peri-menopause is no joke!
Besides, by January you just want it all gone right? Bring back all of the open space that the tree and decorations take up? Whereas now, you might be getting into the Holiday spirit and are starting to think about where you might have tucked x,y,z in last year’s chaos.
Been there. Done that. Nearly cried over a broken heirloom bauble that didn’t survive my “shove-it-in-a-box” method of storing Christmas ornaments.
But not anymore.
Last year I leveled up my holiday game with the most glorious, zippered, compartmentalized, colour-coded, and label-maker-approved system for storing Christmas ornaments. (US Amazon affiliate link) Canadian Amazon affiliate link
And honestly? I might be more excited about this than the actual tree. No joke – it’s ridiculously satisfying!
Why Storing Christmas Ornaments Like This Is a Game-Changer
-
Every ornament has its own little condo.
Gone are the days of wrapping ornaments in 74 feet of crumpled tissue paper. Each ball, snowflake, or glitter-covered berry sprig gets its own compartment. No tangling, no broken glass, no tears.
-
It’s downright pretty.
Look at these red zippered boxes lined up on my shelves—sleek, uniform, and labeled like a Pinterest dream. When it comes to storing Christmas ornaments, this is storage that actually looks good enough to show off.
Easy to find, easy to use.
Want the handmade pinecone ornaments? Boom—there they are.
Need the felted mice your daughters buy you? Bam—clearly labeled and ready for a sentimental journey of Mom-tears.
Remember the little cardinal ornaments we made last year? I know exactly where to find them!
Shit! Where did I stuff the ugly snowmen that my MIL bought me? Found with plenty of time before her arrival
Storing Christmas ornaments in labeled boxes means no digging, no swearing, and no panic because you can’t find the glittery snowflakes.
-
Packing and unpacking takes minutes, not hours.
Pop open the zipper, plunk each bauble in its spot, zip it shut. Done. Honestly, storing Christmas ornaments this way makes me feel like I should pour myself a celebratory Bailey’s on ice. - Add a divider, take out a divider – there’s room for all shapes and sizes.
- These ornament organizers come in 3 different colours so they can blend in with the rest of your
junkI mean storage room essentials, or stand-out so they are easy to find. Canadian Amazon affiliate link. US Amazon affiliate link
The Secret Bonus to Organizing Ornaments Like This
These organizers don’t just make storing Christmas ornaments practical—they make it aesthetically satisfying. I actually enjoy going into my basement now. Everything’s neat, colour-coded, and ridiculously easy to grab.
Final Thoughts on Storing Christmas Ornaments
If you’re tired of starting each December with a game of “Which Box Has the Blue Balls?” (and trust me, no one enjoys that game), then this is your sign: invest in proper ornament organizers.
Storing Christmas ornaments doesn’t have to be stressful. With a set of zippered boxes and a label maker, your holiday chaos turns into holiday cheer. (And I’m pretty crazy about those wreath bags too – I tuck two wreaths into each bag with a piece of cardboard between them) Canadian Amazon affiliate link. US Amazon affiliate link.
This might be the only part of my basement that is beautiful.
Pin it for later:
