🎓 How to Decorate with Collegiate Ornaments Year-Round
Think collegiate ornaments are just for the holidays? Think again! Whether you're a proud alum, a current student, or a spirited fan, there are so many creative ways to showcase your school pride all year long. From dorm rooms to home offices, here are fun and meaningful ways to decorate with collegiate ornaments—no Christmas tree required!
🏠 1. Create a School Spirit Shelf
Designate a small shelf or bookcase in your home or office as your "college corner." Add your collegiate ornaments alongside framed diplomas, class photos, and other memorabilia. LED-lit building replicas—like a mini Samford Hall or the UT Tower—make for an eye-catching centerpiece.
Pro Tip: Use small display stands or shadow boxes to elevate and group ornaments for a more polished look.
📚 2. Style Your Desk or Workspace
Add some inspiration to your daily grind with a touch of your alma mater. A collegiate ornament perched next to your monitor or in a pencil cup can remind you of campus memories and personal milestones.
LED lighted ornaments also double as soft mood lighting, perfect for late-night study or work sessions.
🖼️ 3. Hang Them in Unexpected Places
Why limit ornaments to a tree? Try hanging them:
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From a bulletin board or cork wall using a push pin
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On a decorative hook in an entryway or hallway
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From a drawer pull on your dresser or cabinet
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On a seasonal wreath (school colors encouraged!)
These small accents make your space feel personalized and full of pride.
🎓 4. Use Them in Party & Event Decor
Collegiate ornaments make amazing additions to:
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Graduation parties (hang them from centerpieces or gift bags)
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Tailgates (clip one onto a cooler or food station sign)
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Weddings (especially for college sweethearts – use them on cakes or in welcome bags)
They’re conversation starters and memory-makers!
🛍️ 5. Incorporate Them into Seasonal Displays
Even if it’s not the holidays, you can still rotate your decor:
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Spring: Add school ornaments to a pastel-themed centerpiece for graduation season.
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Fall: Mix in ornaments with pumpkins or autumn leaves for football season flair.
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Winter: Use them with lights and greenery for a cozy, college-themed display.
🎁 6. Turn Ornaments into Thoughtful Gifts
Giving a small gift "just because"? Tie a collegiate ornament onto a gift bag or present as a tag. It adds a thoughtful, personal touch—and it's something they’ll treasure beyond the occasion.
Ready to Decorate?
From your home office to your tailgate tent, collegiate ornaments are more than seasonal—they’re sentimental. Whether you display your alma mater’s landmark in miniature year-round or rotate pieces by season, these small keepsakes can add heart and school spirit to any space.
Looking for the perfect ornament to start (or expand) your collection? Check out our handcrafted, LED-lit collegiate building replicas at GS3 Dimensional!
