Simpler Holiday Decor with a Touch of Luxury!

 Last year, I went all out on the holiday decor. I must have pulled out almost every piece of festive decorations I owned.... and then I got sick on Christmas Eve and didn't feel human again until New Year's! After all that work, the only thing I got to do for the holidays was take it all back down. 

This year I decided to do less and make it seem like more. I kept my MacKenzie Child's touches in the kitchen and my Ralph Lauren plaid vibes throughout but I put out a lot less yet somehow I feel the impact is more. You can watch the full tour over on my channel as part of my Vlogmas videos.

In the kitchen, I tried to keep the counters clear for working and add in some whimsical touches. I had to have the squirrel garland though above where my greetings cards will hang in the garland as they arrive.

In the dining room and living room, I tried to keep things a little more Ralph Lauren-esque but also with a woodland element, using pheasant feathers, antlers and deer throughout with the plaid ribbons.

                                        

                                        

                                        

    

                                                

One new addition this year, which I will probably leave up all winter is this ski lodge wall in the bathroom. I found these skis on a whim this year, added some greenery and a bow to fancy them up. For the photos, I simply printed out some images from Pinterest and framed them in Dollar Tree frames.

Let me know down in the comments what your take is on Christmas decor.... do you go all out? do you believe less is more? are you minimalistic in your approach? Make sure to hit subscribe to know as new posts are added here as well. Buona Natale!

Late Fall 2023 Home Decor

 I can't believe fall is almost gone already.... Where did the days go? I don't know if you can relate as well but the months of fall just flew by. It's not that the weather was so bad or cold. It wasn't rainy as it had been so much in years past but still the season has disappeared right before my eyes. Knowing the winter days are coming, I still wanted to bring in some fall decor for late fall before the holiday cheer begins to adorn the house. 

I chose to only add littler touches here and there like these tin pilgrims on the kitchen counter surrounding a bowl of fruit kept in a MacKenzie Childs bowl.

On the island counter, I again only added touches of light-colored fall florals into a MacKenzie Childs pitcher and a few faux pumpkins in white. I like the airy effect it gave. 

On the side table in the kitchen entry, I used a patinaed champagne bucket to display more lighter fall florals and foliage to brighten the area. 

Into the dining room on the buffet, I carried the same color scheme over using these gorgeous tall candle stick holders and my gold pheasants I had bought a few years ago now at Hobby Lobby.

I kept it simple on the dining table as well, only using this beaded turkey runner with my large cornucopia and some thrifted candlestick holders shaped like haystacks. 

On the mantle, the same light-colored florals are adorned with a few pheasant feathers also tucked in. 

Into the living area, Coco and Dante are cozying up on the lighter throws I changed out to along with sage green pillow covers. 

I had to have a nod to my outdoor squirrels in the home somewhere, so chose to add them here with a few decorative gold acorns. 

To the other side of the front door, I changed out the florals of tall sunflowers to again include lighter shades and a little glitz while balancing the top with antlers, florals, and feathers as well. 

After all of my disturbances today around the house changing things out, Coco decided that the whole process was just too much for her and that it was time for a nap!

What changes have you made around your home to celebrate the changing seasons? Let me know down in the comments....

Easter Decor 2023

There is nothing like the arrival of Easter and the clocks changing with Daylight Savings time to make it seem like warmer weather is right around the corner! The lighter color palettes are so cheery and bright. I love to make these additions around my home to brighten things up. I hope by viewing my decor, you get some ideas for your own home as well. 

                              

I began, of course, by changing the front door wreath. This wreath below is actually a garland I wired onto a grapevine wreath and added a bow to. For the backdoor, I simply used a cheap sign from Dollar Tree and spruced it up with a nice ribbon bow at the top.

In the kitchen, I simply added a few touches on the island. I truly wanted to do less in holiday decor this year while still having smaller touches throughout the house.

I tried to add these touches by changing out the floral arrangements to match the season and add small spring and Easter touches as well. For the arrangement above, I added a bouquet of spring flowers from MacKenzie Childs along with a Michael's pick of a bunny that I was drawn to because the bunny is made entirely of hydrangea petals. 

Below, I made full use of the packaging that Chanel sends their smaller products in by filling the box with carrots and florals of hydrangea and Lavendar also from Michael's. 

                                     

Adding in seasonal collections as well, even if a smaller collection adds to the cheerfulness for me. In the living room, I decided to display my collection of hand painted Orthodox eggs. 

                                     

                                     

                                                                 

Another small touch I make easily, from season to season is to change out my throw blankets and pillow covers. I get my pillow covers rather inexpensively on Shein in the home section.

It is also important to me to display items or have some touches that are truly me. I of course and Italian and so love touches that remind me of my heritage.  When I found this straw Easter gondola a few years ago, I knew I had to pick it up. This year I chose to use it as a centerpiece on the dining room table. 

Over by the TV I also incorporated in my love of yoga by adding this golden dog in Sukhasana pose.

You can view my full home Easter decor for 2023 here, as well. 

Comment down below, how do you add touches of Easter or spring to your home? Do you like to change things with the seasons as well? Make sure to hit subscribe to receive notice of future posts as well.