Deck the halls

Mercury Glass, recycled paper, and more make for mixed-media merriment

Gilt leaves add subtle glimmer to a room, whether piled in a standing bowl (below), poured into a crystal vessel, or just strewn down a table runner. They’re $28 per package at Pottery Barn (2600 Granville Street).

Textured Glacia mercury balls create an under-stated Arctic sheen. They’re about $11.95 each at 18 Karat Home Store (3039 Granville Street).

Red birds bring a touch of Swedish folk art to the holiday tree. They’re $7.99 at IKEA (1000 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam; 3200 Sweden Way, Richmond.)

Ten Thousand Villages (various locations) carries a galaxy of stars, in materials as diverse as recycled paper, bottle caps, and palm leaf (about $4 to $5).

Decorate the tree in true disco style with a turquoise-and-lime theme: these glass tree ornaments run about $4 to $10 at Pier 1 Imports (various locations).