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The holidays have officially begun. We've packed away our fall decor and have traded it in for all that is jolly and bright. While holiday decor is often based upon personal taste and preference, we can all agree that certain pieces of holiday decor need to be retired, and some stand the test of time and always leave us feeling inspired.
Read on for holiday decor tips that will leave your space looking merry and bright, whether you're on the naughty or nice list.
I remember our Christmas tree wrapped with bright silver tinsel as a child. While five-year-old me was attracted to its shiny appearance, 33-year-old me acknowledges that tinsel can come off as overpowering, sheds, and takes away from the natural feel of your towering evergreen tree. One trend that you can try instead is DIY garlands. Using fresh or faux greenery, dried fruit, wooden beads, or lights can truly make your garlands unique to your style and give off a minimalistic design-conscious vibe.
Who doesn't love a well-curated tree? I know my type-A personality sure does, but we've seen these a million times. Every magazine has images of Christmas trees with all matching ornaments, and I'm going to call it out and say it lacks creativity. You know that ornament your grandma gave you on your first Christmas? Put it on your tree. What about the snow globe your 3-year-old nephew made in preschool? That deserves its debut on your tree! Or that Christmas star that has been in your family for the last 20 years? That can't be left out of the mix to please Instagram. Use your keen style to mix and match ornaments to have a trendy and personal flair this holiday season.
Traditionally, the Christmas room in the house is usually the formal living room where the tree sits, housing all your gifts. Well, it's time to share the holiday spirit with the rest of your home! While you don't necessarily have to have a tree in each room, adding subtle holiday decor around different spaces allows your whole family to feel the holiday spirit no matter where they are in your home. My favorite subtle holiday decor items include colorful candles placed in ornate candelabras, minimalistic table centerpieces, light-decorated bar carts, and wreaths in other unexpected spaces in the home.
Welcome the holidays in style at your front door! This season, I've seen jingle bells, neutral hoops, felt wreaths, and floral bouquets used on front doors—and I love it! Decorating your front door is also an opportunity to create a fun DIY project for you and your family to participate in. With so many options for your holiday door, it's impossible not to spread cheer.
Now that you know which trends to retire from, it's time to get inspired by these holiday decor alternatives on our list.
The holidays have officially begun. We've packed away our fall decor and have traded it in for all that is jolly and bright. While holiday decor is often based upon personal taste and preference, we can all agree that certain pieces of holiday decor need to be retired, and some stand the test of time and always leave us feeling inspired.
Read on for holiday decor tips that will leave your space looking merry and bright, whether you're on the naughty or nice list.
I remember our Christmas tree wrapped with bright silver tinsel as a child. While five-year-old me was attracted to its shiny appearance, 33-year-old me acknowledges that tinsel can come off as overpowering, sheds, and takes away from the natural feel of your towering evergreen tree. One trend that you can try instead is DIY garlands. Using fresh or faux greenery, dried fruit, wooden beads, or lights can truly make your garlands unique to your style and give off a minimalistic design-conscious vibe.
Who doesn't love a well-curated tree? I know my type-A personality sure does, but we've seen these a million times. Every magazine has images of Christmas trees with all matching ornaments, and I'm going to call it out and say it lacks creativity. You know that ornament your grandma gave you on your first Christmas? Put it on your tree. What about the snow globe your 3-year-old nephew made in preschool? That deserves its debut on your tree! Or that Christmas star that has been in your family for the last 20 years? That can't be left out of the mix to please Instagram. Use your keen style to mix and match ornaments to have a trendy and personal flair this holiday season.
Traditionally, the Christmas room in the house is usually the formal living room where the tree sits, housing all your gifts. Well, it's time to share the holiday spirit with the rest of your home! While you don't necessarily have to have a tree in each room, adding subtle holiday decor around different spaces allows your whole family to feel the holiday spirit no matter where they are in your home. My favorite subtle holiday decor items include colorful candles placed in ornate candelabras, minimalistic table centerpieces, light-decorated bar carts, and wreaths in other unexpected spaces in the home.
Welcome the holidays in style at your front door! This season, I've seen jingle bells, neutral hoops, felt wreaths, and floral bouquets used on front doors—and I love it! Decorating your front door is also an opportunity to create a fun DIY project for you and your family to participate in. With so many options for your holiday door, it's impossible not to spread cheer.
Now that you know which trends to retire from, it's time to get inspired by these holiday decor alternatives on our list.
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