Someone once said that Pinterest is where dream life meets reality—and reality usually loses. Because how are you supposed to make reindeer cookies like from a catalog when you can barely keep your toast from burning? How can you decorate a Christmas tree like the Kardashians on a student budget? And that's precisely why Pinterest is so addictive—because it gives you hope that maybe this year, just this time, your holidays will be like something out of a movie.
As Maryla Rodowicz sang, "Małgośka, dance with me" —but Małgośka has no time, scrolling through Pinterest in search of the perfect holiday table setting. Pillovely understands that Pinterest isn't just an app —it's a temple of aspiration, a place where Polish practicality meets Scandinavian minimalism and American opulence. And where we all try to find the happy medium between "it looks amazing" and "it can be done in Polish conditions."
What Poles are pinning for Christmas 2025
Christmas trends for 2025 in Poland are an interesting mix. On the one hand, we're moving away from minimalism —we want richly decorated apartments with a distinct, festive atmosphere. On the other, we're still scrolling through Scandinavian inspirations with the "less is more" theme.
Most frequently pinned categories:
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Metallic Christmas baubles in a glamorous style
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DIY decorations from natural materials
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Christmas Stripes as a Seasonal Pattern
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Minimalist table arrangements
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Christmas Gnomes (Yes, Gnomes)
As Grandma used to say, "Too much of a good thing" – but Pinterest says, "More sparkle!" And therein lies the conflict of the Polish soul.
Glamour vs. tradition
Pinterest showcases two extreme approaches to the holidays . There are boards full of gold, silver, glitter, and crystals—where the Christmas tree looks like it belongs in a Tiffany's window. And there are boards with wooden ornaments, dried oranges, and linen tablecloths—where everything is eco-friendly and handmade.
A Polish Pinterest user pins… both. Because they want both elegance and tradition. They want to be modern, but also remember what holidays were like at their grandparents' house. The result? Boards full of contradictions that somehow have to reconcile in one home.
The Mandala Chest of Drawers 106x80 with gold aluminum handles is a piece of furniture that combines glamour with the warmth of natural wood. Perfect for pin-ups – and available for purchase.
Candy shapes
Westwing announced that pillows, candlesticks, and decorations in the form of sweet treats will be in vogue in 2025. Candies, lollipops, doughnuts—anything whimsical and extravagant. Pinterest exploded with such inspiration.
The question is: will a Polish user buy this? Am I just pinning it by eye, or are they actually ordering a candy-shaped vase? The truth is probably somewhere in between – they pin it because it's pretty, but they buy something more… normal.
Christmas Stripes – The Pattern of the Season
In 2024, it was checkered. In 2023 , zigzags and abstraction. In 2025? Stripes. Red with pink, white with gold, navy blue with red. Pinterest is full of inspiration for striped tablecloths, napkins, and pillows.
Decorative pillows from the Abriamo collection, available in a variety of patterns, are a great way to update your décor without completely replacing your living room. Pin your inspiration, buy a pillow, and voilà, you're on trend.
DIY – meaning "I'll do it myself"
Pinterest loves DIY. Decoupage baubles, twig decorations, candle holders made from mason jars. Polish women pin these inspirations en masse – and then spend the entire month of December with hot glue, glitter in their hair, and the belief that "it was supposed to look different."
Pillovely notes in her blog: "Pinterest shows ideals. Real life is messy." And that's the best summary of Poles' relationship with DIY decorations. We pin, we try, sometimes we succeed – but more often than not, we end up buying ready-made decorations at Pepco.
Christmas gnomes
The 2025 trend no one saw coming: Christmas gnomes. Gnomes, pixies, and dwarves —in all sizes, colors, and styles. Pinterest is full of inspiration on how to arrange them, where to place them, and which ones to choose.
Poles are pinning and... buying. Because gnomes are cute, affordable, and easy to incorporate into any décor. You don't have to be an interior design expert to put a gnome on your dresser. As Czesław Niemen sang: "Strange is this world" – and even stranger with a gnome in a red hat.
Scandinavian minimalism
Despite the heralded return of opulence, Polish Pinterest boards are still brimming with Scandinavian inspiration. White, wood, linen, minimalism. Why? Because it's safe. Because you know it will look good. Because you don't need any special talent to make a white tablecloth and spruce branches look aesthetically pleasing.
The Summer Chest of Drawers 160x83 is a piece of furniture that fits any Pinterest board —from minimal to ornate. Bright colors, natural elegance, and functionality.
Colorful max
And then there's the other side – dopamine decor. A red tablecloth, a blue table runner, colorful glassware, large bows. Pinterest 2025 says: "If you're afraid of color, this isn't the season." Poles are pinning these inspirations – but how many people will actually buy a pink table runner?
Probably less than Pinterest would like. Because Poles like color, but within reason. Red napkins? Yes. An entire table in rainbow colors? Maybe next time.
For those who pin more than they do
You're in the generation that has 47 Pinterest boards, 3,000 pins, and no actual inspiration. Every year, they say, "This year will be different," and then on December 23rd, they run to Pepco for last-minute decorations. They know Pinterest is a beautiful lie—but they keep scrolling because, well, "maybe next year."
Pillovely understands this dichotomy—between dream and reality, between what you pin and what you buy. That's why we offer furniture that combines Pinterest inspiration with Polish practicality. Because home isn't just a dream board —it's real life, where not everything is always perfect.
10 Viral Christmas Pins of 2025
1. "Metallic Glamour Tree" – Golden Christmas Tree
A Christmas tree in shades of gold, silver, and pearl with large glass baubles. Minimalist form, maximum impact. Over 2.5 million entries.
2. "Viral DIY Christmas Tree" – Christmas tree made of twigs
A DIY Christmas tree made from ordinary twigs arranged on a wall in the shape of a Christmas tree. Affordable, effective, and eco-friendly. Millions of shares.
3. "Cinnamon Stick Candles" – Candles with a cinnamon stick
Candles surrounded by cinnamon sticks tied with jute twine. Pinterest food blogger hack - looks expensive, costs pennies.
4. "Striped Table Runner"
A red and white striped table runner on a holiday table. The 2025 season pattern is simple, effective, and easy to replicate.
5. "Gnome Army" – Army of dwarves
A collection of little Christmas gnomes in red hats perched on a mantelpiece. Trend 2025 - cute overload.
6. "Mason Jar Snow Globes" – Snow globes made from jars
DIY snow globes made from jam jars. A Pinterest classic – always coming back, always collecting millions of saves.
7. "Dopamine Decor Table" – Colorful table
A festive table in vibrant colors—fuchsia, green, and gold. The opposite of minimalism—more is more.
8. "Orange & Cinnamon Garland"
Dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks strung on a string. Natural, organic, and beautifully scented.
9. "Candy-Shaped Pillows" – Candy-shaped pillows
Decorative pillows in the shape of lollipops and candies. The whimsical trend of 2025 – extravagance at its finest.
10. "White Hygge Christmas" – White Scandinavian Christmas Eve
A minimalist table in shades of white, linen, and wood. A Scandinavian classic – always in style.
Pinterest is where Poles dream of the perfect holiday—and sometimes, just sometimes, those dreams become reality. We pin more than we create, scroll more than we buy, get inspired more than we make. But that's what gives us hope that maybe this year, maybe this time, the holidays will be just like those on these beautiful boards. And if not? You can always pin again and keep scrolling.
