Known for their bright red plumage and cheerful songs, cardinals make a festive addition to any holiday decor.
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1 Tree ornament
Decorate your Christmas tree or holiday wreath with festive cardinal ornaments. Winter Birds ornament (part of the True North Christmas Tree kit), Korhani Home, $350. 
Bold paint colour
Paint your outdoor furniture or create an accent wall in your bedroom with this cardinal inspired paint colour. Cardinal SW 2908, Sherwin-Williams, prices vary.
Ornament
A festive tabletop centrepiece can be transformed with the addition of this darling cardinal ornament. Cardinal Burry ornament, Chapters Indigo, $10.
Printed dish towel
Looking for holiday decorating ideas for the kitchen? A beautiful printed dish towel can help add some festive colour to your kitchen decor. Cardinals Flour Sack Chef's dish towel, Cameos & Crowns, $13 USD.
Spiral ring journal
Jot down creative ideas, favourite holiday recipes, and even keep track of holiday gift ideas in this pretty hand painted journal. Red cardinal journal, Ecojot, from $10. Photography courtesy of Joe Kim/TC Media

Toss cushion
Bring the colours of the holiday season into your living room or bedroom decor with a festive toss cushion. Threshold cardinal toss cushion, Target, $20.

Photography courtesy of Joe Kim/TC Media

Gift wrapping
Wrap your holiday gifts with a beautiful patterned paper and finish with the perfect gift wrap accessory. Cardinals wrapping paper, Kate & Birdie Paper Co., $7 per 2 sheets.

Holiday cards
Send holiday greetings to friends and family on pretty note cards. Holiday Birch Forest, Holiday Berries and Holiday Birch Trees note cards, Kate & Birdie Paper Co., $13 per set of 8.
Dinner plate
Serve dinner party guests holiday appetizers or delicious desserts on festive plates during the holiday season. Charley Harper Art Studio cardinal dinner plate, Fishs Eddy, $27 USD.