2023 CHRISTMAS DECOR SHOPPING + HAUL | what to buy from CB2, Target, HomeGoods, and more!

I cannot believe it's already November and the 2023 holiday season is here. There's no better way to kick off the season than to go out and immerse yourself in all the beautiful Christmas decor so that's what we're doing in today's video. Come along with me as I go find the best of the best holiday items at all your favorite stores like:
HomeGoods
Anthropologie
Terrain
Pottery Barn
Crate & Barrel
CB2
Target
World Market
William Sonoma
West Elm
(and even a thrift store)
After we go shopping I'm gonna show you guys everything I picked up and give you all the details on the pieces that made the cut for my home.
Today's video is a long one so sit back, get comfortable, and let's get into the holiday spirit.
ALSO! Be sure to tune in for next week's video where I'll be decorating my home for the 2023 Christmas/Holiday season.
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[@BVPDX]

The way you talked about decorations being “literal” really gave voice to a concept I’ve been thinking about when it comes to my own decor. Very well spoken and what a fabulous shopping vlog! Thanks for sharing.

[@topaz4girl]

adore this content.. makes me think holiday decorating doesn't HAVE to be tacky

[@Androgynary]

Your decorating style is completely different than mine but I loved seeing how you picked pieces that matched the aesthetic in your home!

[@isagoldfield7393]

I ♥️that tree topper & for $20 is a steal, you’ll be able to use it year after year. Awesome find btw🎄⭐️🪅🍥

[@elisaweihmann2399]

you‘ve got such a golden retriever energy

[@glougaski]

As a French guy it’s always so strange to see people in hot countries or zone, during Christmas time. For me Christmas time is cold and snowy haha

[@Heyu7her3]

Well, in the nativity scenes that include a tree, it's typically a palm tree, so 🤷🏽‍♀️ lol. But what shocks me most is they'll go heavy on the flocking!

[@annlatham]

I wish it were snowy here !

[@maurawhelan3530]

Yes agreed. I’m in Fl and Christmas blows when weather is warm…

[@masonedwards]

As an Australian guy, it’s always so strange to see people in cold countries or zones, during Christmas time. For me, Christmas time is hot and sunny haha.

[@MrTonyBham]

Oh my Ethan!! Such fun! Looking forward to seeing your decorating. I love Christmas and have already been shopping for things!! You are amazing and I love your channel!! Hi from Birmingham, Alabama

[@Laneythekid]

L.L. Bean has the BEST traditional style needlepoint stockings. They are super classic and have different scenes every year

[@kathyknarr4314]

I think that is a trivet. So cute

[@tolunaykarakas5631]

Ethan, you have such a pure energy that gets me even from the screen I am looking at right now. Happy seeing your path and developments in this channel, best of luck:)

[@candiceklien7421]

Oh wow you are going to my favorite stores. I love them all

[@masonedwards]

I know, I know, I’m 6 months too late with this one. This was a great video, Ethan. You’re a very sweet guy and I really loved seeing how excited you got about your purchases (yes, the snowman S&P grinders are adorable). I’d love to see more of these sorts of videos from you. 😊

[@cindyfreihofer2093]

You picked out some very nice things, great tastel. The last two ornaments are modeled after cardboard houses that were made in the thirties and forties called putz houses. They were made when people did not have money during hard times. I have four vintage ones out now, and just love them. It's hard to find the cardboard ones.

[@carmenzermeno7707]

Loved your haul. My favorites were the snowmen salt and pepper shakers and the star for the tree. I’m really into wood decor 😄👍

[@Linus_1508]

I could watch this for ever ist soo relaxing wow nice Ethan 😊 more of this nice vlogs

[@noel-ality7576]

Great Decor Choices 🎉 Thank you for sharing ❤

[@lindagrant8306]

Ethan, I enjoyed your video and look forward to the next one for Christmas !!

[@mapledceylonese]

OMG loved this entire vlog.

[@bethaquino5217]

Your so cute!! So refreshing to watch a young male. 😊. Happy decorating…looking forward to decorating video.

[@normabadillo3235]

Lovely pieces !!!♥️♥️♥️

[@Deividpolanco.]

Awesome video

[@sydneystone9831]

I just got so excited for Christmas🎄

[@aditaprialdii]

Finally, you're back, It's something that I always wanted to see. Thank you for inspiring me to decorate and style cozy in authentic way. I love every single thing you do king! Always cheer you on and support your arts and no one else in this world break you down! Love love

[@brookiec00kie30]

Omg love the haul!!

[@LaDarietta]

Hi Ethan! Always love your content, finally seeing you design and style your spaces so freely, sticking to your taste and not necesarily to a particular aestethic and style is so refreshing! I LOVE Christmas, it has always been a happy time filled with love, family moments and fun, I can't wait to start decorating, even more this year, I'll be doing it special for my new baby

[@Monica.Corrie]

This was so much! I love your esthetic. Can’t wait to see how you decorate with your finds! 🌲

[@eduardosaldivar8231]

IM SAT!!! LOVED this so much. I always decorate for Halloween 🎃 because it’s my fave holiday but i really need to get inspiration for Christmas and this video will definitely help. Eating like a child is a mood honestly me 😅. Loving the wood stuff its so cozy and elegant in a way. Will be needing some candles to help to put it together as well, have a great weekend Ethan!

[@ethangaskill]

Halloween is mine too! However, I’m really excited to go all out with Christmas this year. It’s gonna be a fun season I can feel it 🙏🏼

[@mr.a.]

Just ran into your channel. I love your style of vlogging it reminds me of shopping with a friend. Your style is really classy.

[@TheOneAndOnlyRRR]

It will be cool to see how you bring it all together! Everything seems so random. Really unique pieces.

[@veronicamoravega7754]

i loved everything you picked ❤ looking forward to you next video!

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

It was fun to see a young man shopping for Christmas. I am an older woman (read really “old”) 😂 and I loved watching your video.

[@lenettasmith-murray2145]

Love the tree topper, good choice. The white snowflake candlesticks. They are gorgeous & your tree ornaments are very pretty. Cant wait to see how you decorate. First time I've watched your videos & so glad i got to go along with you. Vintage looking jingle bells, gorgeous

[@kathyknarr4314]

Just love ur channel. Ur so awesome!!!

[@lookingup333]

Hi Ethan, I really like the bell garland. Very Christmasy ❤

[@juan_vega_2204]

Your vibes and style are simply awesome

[@ethangaskill]

Thank you so much 🥹 I appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@tracy_222]

Great haul👍🏻🎄☃️☃️

[@traceyaustin3899]

My Fav is the tree topper it looks so mid century modern and the lil mid century modern houses are adorbs too. Good score!❤

[@joannfilippi6551]

Loved it all so much I had to press the subscribed button and cannot wait for the next one...sort of reminds me of christmas morning excitement❤

[@rashad0802]

I literally just came across your channel from content on TikTok and I have to say that you have gained a new subscriber. I love your style and design and I felt like I was shopping along with you! I also love West Elm, CB/CB2 and etc! I cannot wait to see how you decorate your tree and home for the holidays!

[@peggymohr7899]

I😅 I love all the items you bought. I can see you really took time and found many xmas decor that were lovely and may be items to keep forever.

[@sherrybollock8119]

The star is beautiful

[@23jranthony]

That smile! That skin! Gosh you're gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

[@mateusp55]

love the pieces you got, especially the snowman salt and pepper grinders haha i'm excited for the decorating video!

[@mch-aka007]

I'm inspired!! You're making me want to decorate for Christmas! I'm usually not in the mood.

[@Purplemoons49]

The ornaments from CB2 look hand blown and are gorgeous with tree topper will look beautiful on tree.

[@sarras5286]

Wow! Love this video & your style. You’re a combination of Ashton Kutcher & Ricky Martin! 🎄

[@shttc900]

"So, yeah, wooden Christmas tree." Hahahaha.

[@joycesinclair41]

You did a great job.I love the salt and pepper grinders.I wish I had a store near me

[@noovernightguests]

Such a cozy vlog ⛄Yeah I agree about sticking to your style. Every year my grandmother, in addition to buying more decor, would pull out allll of her decorations from years past. And some things just don't maintain well over the years, like tinsel. I love the little houses though, with snow on the rooftops.

[@lisacamilleri211]

You found some good stuff.

[@mattwas2896]

great video

[@raquelcleaning]

I’m impressed 🌲 good job 👍 💋

[@nyutubeI1]

hi Ethan! Are we also going to have a kitchen tour in the future? Love your style ;) Greetings from Milan

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

I often find Christmas decor quite tacky but the salt and pepper grinders were very cute.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Crate and Barrel looked quite smart, if a little like an upmarket IKEA or Habitat.

[@KewpieGirl]

You have good taste that you brought and you shop very wisely. I saw something that I'm interested in like the snowman salt & pepper, so cute! By the way, I just subscribed and am new to you. Looking forward to catching up on your videos and getting new inspired anything!

[@user-tq7qi4in2m]

The 33 minute video went by so fast. Loved it! Really liked your tree topper, glass ornaments and bell garland. The gold or brass wreath was very cool too. One in each window would be tres cool. Happy decorating!

[@livingwithlk]

love your vibe! I feel like I would have picked up everything you did haha and I would LOVE that cb2 lamp! 🥹

[@ethangaskill]

Thank you! I know I want it so bad… the one in store is actually available to purchase and I’m so tempted

[@Teemoney199]

Those target seasonal pillar candles are my lifeline

[@juan_vega_2204]

Love you and how you do everything

[@SweetSugaSweets]

You definitely give off golden retriever, then you pulled out the ornament 😂. I really love your style, about to check out the decorating video

[@tonimason8737]

Thank you for sharing all your shopping adventures. As someone from Western Australia, we only have a couple of these stores, so it would have been great if it was possible to do a more in-depth look, but thank you anyway for showing what you did. Im very envious.

[@sandrachank6982]

Enjoyed your shopping trip. I started collecting nutcracker 3 years ago. Bought 3 so far this year. May hunt some more AFTER Christmas at more reasonable prices. Merry Christmas. 😊

[@nancyneyedly4587]

If you like Nutcrackers, CB2 has interesting Nutcrackers made form different stone. I think it was their best Christmas item.

[@terrysmith5574]

Ethan, hello new to your channel and came across it today Tuesday. Looking forward to seeing your Christmas tour from your new friend in Athens Georgia 🏈🎄. GO DAWGS!!!

[@Meowtorr]

verves gingerbread latte is TOP TIER! 🤤

[@Dana-ml7sy]

It’s called a pot rest or trivet. Cloth ones are not my style I like cast iron which would suit your home as well. Jury’s out on the candlesticks as a bit bulky but love the bell wreath & wood tree. I added a touch of whimsy to my formal white & gold dinner service with china s & p penguins in black white & gold so I know where you are coming from with the snowmen s & p. Tree baubles look lovely. The star I would put on the wall unless your tree is really really big! My taste has changed over the years & each year I change it up on the colour veering towards white & crystal & neutrals now my kids have grown. Funny enough the trees have grown too into more rooms as the kids come back for Christmas. Black watch tartan looks beautiful with a plain black or white tablecloth. You could use them as a place mat too.

[@dragonspirit891]

Idk why I burst out laughing when you said "the way the chicken sparkles"

[@AtHomeWithAlex]

The Jesus saves sign reminds me of a tshirt I came across… “Jesus saves but I spend.’ 😂 p.s. the ‘hot pad’ is called a trivet! :)

[@rafemendoza9370]

i have that disco ball tree from home goods and its always a fan favorite

[@ethangaskill]

I’ve heard it’s selling out everywhere so that’s good u got one!!

[@itsroblaw]

ETHAN'S GETTING A DOG??? oh the content game bout to go crazy....crazier* LMAO

[@vb5662]

Just subscribed.

[@briantraina2459]

From Michelle - that food though!!!

[@lulawells9182]

Found your channel today. Love your Christmas haul.❤

[@ethangaskill]

Thank you so much for watching 🫶🏼

[@shelbylibbrecht]

Loved all the pieces you bought and can't wait to see how you style them! Also, ngl the USB lighter reminds me of a pregnancy test lol.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

The tree topper looks like soviet 50s.

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

❤️🙏

[@phillyguy199]

I hear the Shinoda Design Center is one of the largest Christmas suppliers in southern California.

[@kathryng9696]

lmao wearing a submariner to homegoods i’m obsessed with u

[@candaleriaconfesses]

omg i would love if target would let you build your own ornament pack 😭

[@VossMyson]

Hi- loved your style - Question; what's the name of that thrift store? I'd love to visit it too! 😊

[@Heyu7her3]

That 1st thing from HomeGoods is a *_trivet_*

[@caroltanori2442]

U should go after Christmas when everything half off or more

[@Heyu7her3]

Have you ever considered getting holiday decor from Ikea or Blick Art store? Their paper & wood decor items might be your vibe I'm shocked you went to Anthropologie first & not West Elm. Red isn't me, but the graphic print on the West Elm dinnerware intrigues me 🧐 WAIT... I've never seen SOOOO much silver at a thrift store 🤯

[@BobbyBermuda1986]

It's called a trivet

[@Squabetty]

OK my first question is do you drive a European car? It seemed either that you were a passenger in a car or you were driving a European car (where the driver is on the opposite side as in here if the US). I really like the treetop are you found it's definitely vintage looking and fairly unique at that. I think when you were describing the kitchen napkins/hand towels it’s pronounced tartan as in a Scottish tartan kilt….. unless I’m mistaken, in which case I apologize……. Looking forward to the decorating video.

[@a04mar]

20:05 lease everyone don’t put that tree where it doesn’t belong.

[@elinorlenehen3143]

It's called a trivet.

[@thelmalanderos80]

I would hit the thrift store first and then the rest of the stores.

[@guadalupemendez8956]

👋👍👧😃

[@guadalupemendez8956]

🎄🤱👍😄

[@rachaelbrown1726]

Love the interesting mix of decor. My favorites are the salt and pepper shakers and the tree topper.

[@winenot1]

No IKEA haul?

[@PaulaHutchinson-rk6vb]

Are you getting a puppy❤

[@LenaMMcKee]

Just say it HomeGoods is kind of cheesy except for blankets and sheets

[@kstan88]

PLEASE get a golden retriever! it will fill your life with pure joy ❤

[@ethangaskill]

Stay tuned 🥹🤞🏼

[@katherinestobbe5556]

❤ Hi Ethan, Jesus Christ is the Only reason to celebrate Christmas…Jesus was born, to die for us! Everything else is totally empty and meaningless! Find Jesus, in your deepest heart ❤, and give Him your life…❤

[@dexterlopez5613]

your the CUTEST I Swear