Bring the Magic of 'The Nutcracker' Home with the Sugar Plum Color Trend

This holiday season, homes are getting a makeover with a dreamy sugar plum color palette inspired by the magic of the stage. Including soft pinks, icy blues, lavender hues, and gilded gold accents, the colors elicit the whimsy and wonder of The Nutcracker, one of the most iconic ballets in history.

Anthropologie partnered with the New York City Ballet to launch a limited-edition collection that brings the story’s artistry and elegance straight into your holiday decor. From tree toppers to cozy throws, the pieces are designed to inspire moments of creativity and enchantment throughout your halls.

New York City Ballet Nutcracker Decorative Object

A Collaboration Rooted in Timeless Artistry

“The New York City Ballet is synonymous with artistry, imagination, and tradition, all qualities that resonate deeply with Anthropologie. Their annual production of The Nutcracker is an iconic cultural icon that has delighted audiences for generations,” said Katherine Finder, chief merchandising officer at Anthropologie Home. “For us, the partnership felt like a natural extension of our mission: to inspire moments of wonder and creativity in our customers’ everyday lives.”

From twirling fairies in glass snowglobes to elegant nutcracker motifs, each piece captures the ballet’s magic, letting you channel the story’s timeless feeling in your daily routine.

New York City Ballet Stoneware Mug

Iconic Pieces That Spark Joy

The collection includes 58 curated items that reinterpret the ballet’s motifs in artistic, modern designs. Some standouts include the Glass Snowglobe Ornaments, capturing snowy fairies and Nutcracker scenes; the Stoneware Mug in soft pink and green, perfect for hot cocoa by the fire; and the Cotton Knit Icon Throw Blankets, adorned with vintage-inspired tree and star icons.

For a statement piece, the Crown Tree Topper is regal and showstopping, while the Marble Cake Stand brings a stage-worthy flourish to holiday entertaining.

New York City Ballet Stoneware Platter

Timeless Designs for Generations

“We were very intentional in striking a balance between timelessness and modernity," Finder said. "The collection draws on beloved motifs from The Nutcracker, and we translated them into designs with a refined palette, painterly details, and heirloom-quality finishes."

Finser explained that this approach keeps the pieces looking modern and stylish, while maintaining the enchanting elegance that makes them treasures to be brought out season after season.

New York City Ballet Wine Glasses, Set of 4

Elevating Holiday Traditions

Beyond its visual appeal, the collection is designed to become part of meaningful holiday traditions. “More than anything, I hope the collection becomes part of the rituals families look forward to year after year, whether that’s decorating the tree, setting the holiday table, or gifting a special keepsake," Finder said.