The festive joy doesn’t start (or stop) at gift giving. We believe decorating your home for Christmas should be just as much fun as the season itself. Whether you’re styling the tree or setting the table, the littlest details matter. From warm lighting to festive fragrance, here are our tips for creating a beautifully curated home for the holidays - one thoughtful touch at a time.
Edit, Then Elevate
Before you bring out the tinsel and the trimmings, take a moment to declutter the space. The best festive styling begins with a clean slate. Pack away the stuff that could compete for attention, like picture frames and coffee table books, to make room for seasonal touches to shine. Once you’ve pared back, a few well-chosen
additions will have more impact.
Start With Light
Like any solid interior design plan, it pays to start your festive season decor thinking about light. There’s nothing that sets the tone for celebration quite like a warm glow. For the Christmas tree, opt for lights in warm white (cool can be harsh) to set a sociable scene that is inviting. String your lights from the base of the trunk working outwards to give even a dainty tree some extra depth and dimension. “You can never have enough lights on your Christmas tree! Warm white is a MUST and I like to use a mix of different sized lights which creates a truly beautiful glow to the tree!” - stylist Angie McKenzie. To mirror that golden warmth throughout the home, try placing a candle in areas where people will be gathering over the Christmas period: the kitchen bench, a console table or as a dining table centrepiece. A candle like
Gingerbread Cookies or White Fig & Cedar can double as decor and a mood-setter.
Do Less With Your Tree
Consider a more curated approach to your tree. Rather than mixing decades’ worth of decorations, pick a single theme or tone: gold only, velvet bows or a minimalist mix of wooden shapes and tonal baubles. A tree that leans into restraint can feel more luxurious, and is much easier to execute. Carry that theme all the way to your Christmas table for your chicest holiday yet. . “I love to create a different theme or colour scheme for my Christmas every year. I have a large collection of white, gold and silver baubles which I tend to re-use yearly, and I purchase some new ones to fit the theme. I will then tie in the gift wrapping, ribbon on the wreath at the front door and table setting to this theme!, says stylist Angie McKenzie.
Want a tree that smells as good as it looks? Tuck some Christmas Tree Scent Stems into the branches for a flawless and flameless way to a festive scent that sets the tone even when the lights are off. For some added pops of colour add our White Fig & Cedar Bauble Soy Candle, scattered around the tree to brighten up your arrangement adding to that festive cheer.
Set The Scene
The festive mood doesn’t have to wait until your guests walk through the door - it can begin at the threshold. Even without lights strung across the roof or reindeer on the lawn, you can still make your entrance feel special. Think of your front door as the opening note to your holiday home: a wreath misted with your favourite Room & Linen Spray [hyperlink] instantly adds warmth and welcome. Inside, your entryway table is the perfect spot to continue the story - style it with a festive Fragrance Diffuser [hyperlink] and let the scent do the talking.
Style A Surface
No fireplace for a festive focal point? No problem. Style a windowsill, hallway table or bookshelf just as you would the more traditional mantle. Work in layers: a garland or cluster of foliage as a base (choose faux if you like setting up your holiday decor early) then a few sculptural elements. A Fragrance Diffuser amongst the decor will softly infuse the space with scent, and let the mood linger without a flame.
Deck The Halls With Fragrance
Think of your festive fragrance as an extension of your holiday decorations. Rather than a different scent for each space, layer your house with a scent selected just for the holidays. Craving calm? Go for the depth and distinction of White Fig & Cedar. Want to energise your holidays? Try the brightness of Raspberry & Rhubarb. Have a lot of hosting on the schedule? A festive gourmand like Gingerbread Cookies will warm the air and welcome guests instantly.