Holiday Decor... which stocking to hang???

via Christmas Blog Challenge

I've come to the realization that I need (ok, I would really like) a new set of stockings. I had bought three (two red and a green) before I bought the Noel stocking hangers. When I bought them, the green was sold out and so I got a purple. Not my favorite look.

my mantle

However, determining which stocking to buy completely describes/illustrates my interior design dilemma. Which direction to go with our current interiors. Traditional or modern. Fru-fru formal or relaxed casual. Investment piece prices or on the cheap.

Take a look!

First up, the embroidered linen stocking from Wisteria. A little homey, a little casual, more towards the French Country side. And, coordinates with the pillows I want to buy from Wisteria.

Wisteria, $17

Continuing with the French Country theme, the Bespoke Angel stocking from Wisteria. I like how the angel pulls in the meaning of Christmas as well.

Ballard Designs, $45

These burlap and velvet stockings were cute too, but alas are sold out.

They still have the couture stockings, which incorporate a fun print...

Ballard Designs, $24.99

Similar French Country options from Garnet Hill

$38 each

And then we have the traditional Pottery Barn stockings, in red, green or cream velvet.

Pottery Barn, $9-$29

The glamourous traditional take from Horchow...

with prices that reflect the glamour... $70-$115.

This is a happy compromise between traditional glamour and French Country (I think).

Horchow, $135

I ADORE these sea-inspired stockings...

but am less enthralled with the $148 price (am I just cheap??)

Saks has some lovely champagne options

Trilogy, $70

And then there's the fun options, like Mackenzie-Childs.

available for $115 each here or here

And who could forget Lilly... though I can't really imagine Mr. Southern having a Lilly stocking...

sold out, but from Etsy seller WeLoveLilly

available from Etsy seller Hickitypickity for $22

Then of course, there's the value option at Target.

in-store selection better than online.

If I wait long enough, most will be sold out and my decision will be easier (not that that's a good option of course).

What are your thoughts? What style of holiday decor do you gravitate towards?

-Emmie