These Are Not Your Average Christmas Inflatables — Funboy’s Outdoor Nutcracker is Sure to Blow Away the Competition

Inflatable holiday decor gets a bad rap, but this brand is flipping the script with a collection of inflatable decor our editors can’t stop talking about

Inflatable Funboy Christmas nutcrackers
(Image credit: Funboy)

Christmas inflatables often conjure images of corny car dealerships or painfully average suburban lawns. Those swaying giants just beg for attention, but elegance? Not quite. Enter Funboy, the celebrity-approved brand that's flipping the script with inflatable holiday decor that’s — dare I say — chic. (And that’s not a compliment I hand out lightly.)

If Funboy's name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, their creations, like their viral golf cart pool floats, certainly will. What started as a summer staple has now gone all-season for the Venice Beach-based brand, rolling out inflatable sleds, twinkling bulbs, and outdoor accents that are sure to impress even the most discerning of aprés-ski fans. But the outdoor Christmas decoration that’s caught the most buzz in the Livingetc chat? The nutcrackers.

Funboy reimagined this classic holiday figure, typically small and wooden, as larger-than-life at 5 feet tall, complete with a sturdy, weighted base. And unlike your typical holiday inflatables, these don’t need constant air to stay put — inflate them once, and they’re good to go in any weather, from rain to sub-zero temps. When the season’s over, these outdoor Christmas decorations deflate into a tiny compact package for easy storage.

There are a few nutcracker colorways to choose from, but the pink — the glorious, beautiful pink — feels like something out of the Rococo period with its gold and teal accents. Yes, I just dropped a Late Baroque reference in the context of Christmas inflatables, because they’re that good.

If, like me, you’re intrigued but lack a front yard (Manhattan living means my closest outdoor space is a fire escape), you’ll be delighted to know these inflatables work just as well indoors. Use them to make a grand holiday entryway, add festivity to a dining room, or even line a hallway if space allows.

As with Funboy’s iconic pool floats, I predict these will blow up in no time. Be a trendsetter, snag one this season, and claim those bragging rights: you were the first.

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Julia Demer
Style Editor

Formerly covering fashion at L’Officiel USA, style maven Julia Demer brings her love of design to Livingetc’s world of interiors. As the title’s New York-based Style Editor, Julia's work reflects a sharp eye for detail and an innate passion for aesthetics. Her journey began with a strong foundation in design, honing her craft at renowned establishments like The Row and even establishing her own eponymous fashion brand. Julia’s design background is evident in the way she thoughtfully curates shopping edits, always maintaining a focus on emerging trends while preserving timeless sensibilities. For Julia, fashion and interiors go hand in hand, reflecting her lifelong commitment to perfecting the art of style.