Well it’s that time of year again, we head to our attics,
basements or garages and haul out oodles of bins and boxes filled to the brim
with holiday décor and trimming. We
unpack and reveal years, if not decades of the stuff - Super excited to begin
the annual ritual of decking the halls. As
an Interior Stylist, it’s my job to give my clients fresh new ideas on how to
use their old stuff, shop wisely and celebrate their home in style. Here are some tips and techniques to shake up
your view of how to make your home festive for the Holidays. This is the year
be a stress free decorator!
1.)
Inventory what you have before your start any
decorating. To get a fresh perspective of your goods, you need to take a step
back and look at what you have.
a.
Can it be re-purposed, reinvented, spray painted
or need to go?
b.
Sort your product into category, rather than
room.
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| Cylinder Vase |
2.)
Shop your home for “Good Bone" accessory
basics that you already have. I love
these standard décor pieces because they can be used in so many ways, can be
reused in ever season and most of us already have them.
a.
Tall Hurricane, cylinder or apothecary vases.
These can hold a host of holiday décor and too can be used to set a buffet or
service food.
b.
Cake Stands.
A great anchors or bases for a wonderful display – Perfect to elevate
florals, décor, showcase candles or create height.
c.
Silver.
From silver trays, coffee pots to champagne buckets – Silver makes everything
more festive and rich.
3.)
Showcase family heirlooms. Although I’m sure we all have treasured
holiday items, don’t overlook what’s already in our cabinets and closets. From
Grandma’s China, to your own old ice skates to family photos of loved ones
passed – Celebrating our family and what we love is the heart of celebrating
this season. Think of ways to infuse
these things into your decorating. They’ll
create conversation and be a gentle reminder of special memories.
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| Old Ice Skate Floral Arrangement |
4.)
Create a theme for your décor. It could be as
simple as a color, or inspired by a place. Whatever it is, this is the building
block of your decorating. This theme
will be carried from décor to entertaining.
a.
Resist the urge to different theme each room in
your home - instead keep a common thread throughout the home.
b.
Spread the decorating to every room of your
home.
c.
Set your holiday table in style using the same
common theme.
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| Carry your theme in each room of your home. |
5.)
Move your Furniture. Holidays bring hoards of people into your
home and are meant for great visiting, eating and celebrating. Remove, shift, move your furnishings so they
are conducive to conversations, not TV watching, be aware of traffic patterns
so people move freely through your home.
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| Arrange your furniture for Christmas. |
6.)
Entertain in style. From setting the foyer as the bar or dessert
and coffee area, to setting a show stopping buffet, make use of what you
already have, making sure your whole home is enjoyed and most of all being a
stress free will make your holidays happy.
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| Set your holiday bar serving area in foyer. |
Cheers!
