This is the holiday season. While the holidays are often associated with shopping for the perfect gifts and watching your favorite holiday movies, it's also a great time to fill your calendar with upcoming appointments and even organize your own. (A party with friends? A Secret Santa gift exchange? A fancy New Year's Eve dinner? No wonder this is the most beautiful time of the year.)
If you want to make your home a little more festive than usual and feel a little more special than the weekly bachelor party you hosted, you might want to consider sprucing up your space with fun decorations and holiday decorations.
“I think everyone should decorate their space with Christmas decorations,” says interior designer Emily Reyna Shaw, who has 5.5 million followers on TikTok.
"Decorating your home for the holidays is more valuable than hosting; it can also improve your mental health. Having a place that makes you happy or happy is just as important as having a place for your friends."
Because there are so many other living activities on the Plateau—creating a mouth-watering menu, cleaning every room in your house, and brainstorming ice cream options—you can spend valuable time, money, and energy on your party. The atmosphere can feel like a general headache. To help, we reached out to four home decor influencers to share their top tips for planning your space vacation. Simple, affordable, and absolutely stunning, these time-honored hacks will make your next party the most stylish of the season.
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Colored contact paper
Special offers for self-adhesive contact paper
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© Courtesy of VanityAfter the holidays, a little contact paper can go a long way. “If you have solid European-style doors, you can wrap some of them in red vinyl to add pops of color here and there,” Shaw says. “It can be cut into a mold for wall decor, on the back of an upholstered chair, attached to stairs, attached to a refrigerator, etc. It's possible! The possibilities are endless."
tree structure
Wondershop Produces Decorated Vine with Battery Powered Lights
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© Courtesy of VanityAs the show shows, there is a fine line between holiday and cat decorations. "If you want your party to look (and feel) great, it's best to focus on texture, color, smell and light, rather than too specific details," she says. This pre-lit laminated wood adds a warm, rustic touch to any surface, whether it's a dining table or a fire pit.
seasonal candle
Hand and oven with balsam, magnolia and seasonal fruit glass candles
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© Courtesy of VanityThe perfect fragrance can not only transform any room into a multi-sensory ocean, but also create a warm and welcoming atmosphere when guests arrive. (Let's be honest, isn't this every homeowner's dream?) For the perfect combination of style and fragrance, Shaw chooses this seasonal fragrance with notes of balsam, cedar, pine, lilac and eucalyptus. “This candle is amazing and I stocked up on it to make sure I could burn it throughout the holiday season,” he said. After that, you can empty the container and reuse it as a decorative item.
beautiful candles
Take an aluminum candle with a gold brass finish.
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© Courtesy of VanityAnother lighting tip worth adding to your to-do list? Decorate your table with candles. “Light scented candles to set the mood,” advises Sarah Toufali, lifestyle designer and blogger for Black & Blooms. "Copper candles and candle holders can also instantly create the feel of a dream vacation."
Style with seasonal branches
Herd Root Fill Threshold
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© Courtesy of VanityThere's no need to invest in a new set of plates and cutlery for your next event, according to Tufali. Luckily, a few little touches can spice up your dinner. “I like eucalyptus or little spruce branches on plates,” he says. "Little things make any place special."
Fairy lights
Wondershop Glittering Dew Shape LED Lights Battery Operated
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© Courtesy of VanityJust in case you missed the reminder, garlands aren't just for your Christmas tree. “If you love houseplants like I do, decorate them with twinkling lights and battery-operated decorations,” says Tofali. These elegant, battery-powered lights can be attached to your favorite foliage, making your space fun and bright.
beautiful crown
Border by Studio McGee with faux cedar and eucalyptus garland
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© Courtesy of VanityWhen decorating your party space, focus on the areas where your guests will hang out. (If a meeting doesn't have a zoom component, it's less likely that attendees will walk into your home office.) says Stephanie Watkins, interior designer and blogger at Casa Watkins Living. A beautiful combination of cedar and eucalyptus, this yarn will add a touch of elegance to the hottest corners of your home.
Comfortable pillow
Designed by Opalhouse Jungaloo Woven Textured Lumbar Cushion
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© Courtesy of VanityHome decor YouTuber Alexandra Getter says the key to getting in the holiday spirit is items that look great this season. "Add more fun throw pillows to your existing sofa display," he says. “You don't have to replace all the pillows in your house! They're simple yet structured so you can wear them all winter."
Beverage dispenser
Spritz beverage dispenser with faucet
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© Courtesy of VanityThe good news is you don't have to spend a fortune on a well stocked bar for an intimate romantic date. “Choose a cocktail and add your own twist, whether it’s a decoration or a specialty ingredient and name,” Getter says. "You can drink well tonight!" Prepare your signature cocktail ahead of time in this large drink dispenser so guests can fill their pitchers however they wish. goodbye!
good pastries
Creamer/cake mold with burner and hand-painted lid
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© Courtesy of VanitySo little time, but so many recipes? Getter said it was best to buy pre-packaged products and work from scratch. If you want your recipes to suit your taste buds, consider cooking them in a delicious pan. He adds, "It's not just for holiday cooking (or side dishes, if you're like me), it's also for grilling."
Professionals:
Emily Reina Shaw, interior designer
Sara Tufaly, lifestyle designer
Stephanie Watkins, interior designer
Alexandra Gater, YouTube decorator
