The holidays can be a stressful time of year, but it really is the best time to enjoy some peace and reset before entering into the new year. Here a couple tips on how to help you achieve this in your home.
Simplify Your Decorating
You don't need to overdue it! Less can be more. Consider decorating with pieces meaningful to you and your family. Use pieces you already have by moving existing décor around to create new groupings. Then just add in a few items with deep, warm hues.
Introduce Holiday Smells
Candles and Christmas trees are a great way to make your home smell like the holidays, but another natural way is fruit potpourri. This will keep your house smelling fresh and holiday ready throughout the season. Throw them is a decorative bowl or vase for some extra holiday décor or string the fruit together for some scented garland. You can even make your own.
Add Some Throws
This is a great time to use textured throws with dark colors and warm hues. Blankets around your house will help you and your guests feel comfortable and relaxed and add in some new holiday color.
Light Those Candles
Dim the lights and light a few candles! This gives you that holiday glow easily without the hassle of hanging lights throughout your home. Candles are a great way to make your home feel warm and cozy. They provide movement and life into your space and the gentle glow creates a calming atmosphere that will help clear your mind and reduce stress, helping to prepare you for a new year ahead.
Make it as easy on yourself as possible to make the holidays feel special so you have more time to enjoy family, friends, and to take a little you time. Choose to make this a time of peace so you and your family can appreciate the things that are really important and enter into the new year feeling refreshed and energized.
I love these ideas! Especially the candles!