'Tis the season to deck the halls and trim the tree -- but where should you begin? Start by editing, evaluating and adding, then use these 10 ideas to inspire your holiday decor.
Edit
Start by packing away the remnants of your autumn decor and while you’re at it, also stow away some of your all-season favourites. By editing now, you'll ensure that your place doesn't look too cluttered once you've set out your holiday items. Plus, you'll have some elements to re-introduce in January to keep your home from looking bare once your Christmas items are packed away for another year.
Evaluate
Haul out all the delights that decorated your place last year. Figure out which ones are ready to be passed on to charity, which are ready to dazzle again this year and which ones need a little touch up -- maybe a new ribbon or a quick lick of paint. Decide where your existing decorations will go; try to spread some throughout your home and don't forget to add some special touches to your guest room and your powder room.
Add
Now that you know what you have and where it's going to go, you're in a position to see what you want to add to your decor repertoire for this season. Remember the style and colour of your existing decorations and always consider your personal style when choosing new additions. Also keep in mind the entertaining you'll be doing over the course of the season, which rooms you and your guests will use and how you can make the most engaging holiday impact in these spaces.
1 Create a merry mantel
Make your mantel magical with this handmade garland. Pepperberries add a pop of colour while silver-hued eucalyptus adds texture and a hint of shimmer. Faux candles add the mellow light of the real thing without the drips and smoke. These ones are individually battery powered so they can be grouped for impact or scattered for ambience. Eucalyptus pepperberry garland $79, pillar candle lights $32 each, all from Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com
2 Go retro
Have a funky Christmas with this hip and happy tinsel wreath. It's a perfect hit of colour for the powder room or a fun addition to a child’s bedroom. Magenta tinsel wreath, $25 at Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com
3 Get cozy
Give your settee a touch of holiday style with these friendly cushions. Both darling designs are hand hooked in dyed wool. 'Mr. Chilly' is backed with crimson velveteen and 'Snow Dog' is backed with black velveteen. They’re sure to give everyone the warm fuzzies. Pillows, $109.95 each at Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca
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