We love this time of year at WDS, especially getting our homes ready for the holidays. And we know just how stressful this season can be. Here are some simple chic decorating ideas and a few tips for stress-free last minute entertaining.
We like to approach decorating for the holidays much like we would any other time of year. Holiday touches should enhance your design, not overpower it. Working with your existing color scheme is one of the best ways to incorporate holiday decor, even if your home isn't done in traditional red and green. Blues and browns can look festive too. So can hot pink!
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A simple way to add some "chic" to your Holiday decor is to use a monochromatic color scheme. It's easy to do and the look is so fresh and modern, even if your decor is more traditional.
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Another way to streamline your Holiday preparations is to keep it simple in the wrapping department. Brown kraft paper goes with everything. You can glam it up with some shiny glittery ribbon, or go retro with red and white. Wouldn't these look great under any tree?
Here are a few or our favorites for the outside of your home. The outside can be decorated simply, just think lights, lights, and more lights! We love fresh greenery, its so pretty you don't need to do much to it.
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Its a good idea to have a few entertaining staples around the house, for unexpected guests. Having a good sparkling wine chilled would be lovely on it's own, or with the addition of a few extra ingredients you could serve a "house cocktail" that everyone will remember! The recipes for these crazy easy cocktails are on Martha Stewart, check them out here.
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So easy and refreshing!
Its also a good idea to have a few things for your guests to nibble on. Cheeses, nuts and crackers are an easy appetizer, spiced nuts and a bit of fruit preserves or salted honey add at little something extra. And even though they are super easy to make, with a wooden cutting board or a big white platter they look simply elegant.
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Try to find locally made or grown items for your spread. Here in Virginia we are known for our peanuts and hams, but we also delicious apples, peaches and fresh seafood. Any or all of those would be great for a quick get together.
Oysters and Bubbly would impress anyone, they don't have to know how easy it really is!
We hope these little tips help make your Holidays merry and bright.
Wishing you a joyous Holiday Season
Whittington Design Studio
