It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
My favorite part of the season is when we transform our home into a Christmas wonderland: putting up the Christmas tree, decking the front porch with lots of prelit garland , pulling out our favorite decor from past years, and keeping it fresh with the prettiest pieces from (where else?) Target’s New Holiday Collection . We love lighting the fire and cranking up the Christmas tunes to turn our holiday decorating tasks into a festive occasion — with hot cocoa for the boys, and beer and wine for my hubby and me.
LIGHT IT UP
Nothing says “the holidays are here” like twinkling lights. Thanks to Target’s festive decor, greenery and prelit garland my home will have a warm, cozy glow all season long.
shop the look: Phillip’s prelit garland , Flocked Pine & Pine Cone Wreath
CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS
One new family tradition we started when Jonah was born is that each Christmas, we get a new family ornament to hang on the tree so that our collection grows with meaningful pieces. We’ve also gifted to our boys their own customized embroidered stockings that they love to put up each year. We have one stocking made for Gir (RIP) and Chaka that we will continue to proudly display for years to come even though Gir is no longer with us. It’s a special way for our family to remember her. The kids love having their own little Christmas tree and a mantle in the family room where they can add their own creativity and fun touches.
Kids’ Family Room Tree
shop the look: White Berry Pine Needle Wreath ; prelit garland ; 3ft Prelit Balsam Fir Christmas Tree ; Burlap Flocked Christmas Tree ; kids and pet wool stockings are from Garnett Hill; Toy Christmas Telephone
Main Living Room Tree
WINTER WONDERLAND
I always start my holiday decorating process by laying a foundation with lots of greenery – garlands on the mantle, wreaths on the doors and windows, and of course a towering Christmas tree and the kids’ own tree. I’ve been sticking to a single color palette over the years with wintry shades of white and frosty sage warmed up with cozy faux-fur, rich velvets, and pinecones, while letting the kids go wild with color and fun decorations on their tree.
shop the look: Gold Wire Wreath ; Candlestick Holders in Gold ; Eucalyptus Pinecone Garland ; prelit garland ; Faux Fur Christmas Stockings ; Burlap Flocked Christmas Tree ; Letters to Santa Mailbox
BRING ON THE COZY
When relaxing at home, I’m all about the cozy vibes. To make the house feel extra inviting, I love layering a few extra throw pillows and draping big fluffy blankets over couches and arm chairs. I also like to add a few seasonal pieces such as art, objects and figurines to my bookshelves that I can rotate throughout the year.
shop the look: Faux Fur Throw Pillow ; Faux Fur Throw Blanket ; Framed Art Trees ;
Holidays, we’re ready for ya! I hope that you all have the best time decorating your space this year and enjoying the holiday magic all season long.