Welcome to the Style Showcase, your weekly source of home decor ideas and seasonal inspiration. This edition celebrates Christmas decorating with curated tours and practical tips to help you bring holiday charm into every room of your home.
This week’s roundup includes a variety of holiday features: a full 2020 holiday home tour, a cozy living room decorated with cranberries and cardinals, a minimalist Scandinavian-style Christmas tree, seasonal kitchen decorating ideas, a dramatic nighttime Christmas home tour, and professional guidance on styling a wreath. Each feature offers distinct approaches to Christmas decorating so you can find inspiration whether you prefer classic, rustic, modern, or Scandinavian aesthetics.
How did December arrive so quickly? November seems to fly by every year. One moment I’m easing into autumn, and the next I’m pulling ornaments and garlands from storage. I hope your Thanksgiving felt peaceful and restorative. Our holiday was small and simple, which worked well for creating a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. We took practical safety precautions, limited our gathering size, and focused on the parts of the season that matter most—food, gratitude, and time together.
Below are the highlights from this week’s Showcase. Each entry names the blog and the featured holiday tour or tutorial so you can choose the style that speaks to you.
Fox Hollow Cottage | Christmas 2020 Holiday Home Tour
Sand & Sisal | Cranberry and Cardinals Christmas Living Room
Shabbyfufu | Scandinavian-Style Wood Christmas Tree
Southern Hospitality | Christmas Kitchen Inspiration
Town & Country Living | Nighttime Christmas Home Tour
Worthing Court | A Pro Shows How to Style a Christmas Wreath
Design notes and decorating tips to try at home:
- Balance tradition with simplicity: Incorporate a few classic elements—like red berries or cardinal accents—but keep arrangements uncluttered. A single focal wreath or a tidy mantle vignette makes a more modern, elegant statement.
- Layer textures: Use a mix of natural materials (wood, pine, burlap) and soft textiles (knits, velvet, faux fur) to create warmth. Textural contrast brings depth to holiday displays and makes rooms feel inviting.
- Light for ambiance: For both daytime and nighttime displays, lighting matters. Warm white string lights, candles (battery-operated where needed), and lamps placed strategically will highlight ornaments and create a cozy mood after dark.
- Kitchen-friendly decorating: Extend holiday styling to the kitchen with simple touches—festive towels, a seasonal centerpiece on the island, a bowl of citrus or cranberries, and small garlands along open shelves.
- Wreath styling basics: Start with a sturdy base, add a few focal pieces (pinecones, a bow, clusters of berries), and build outward with greenery for fullness. Professional wreath tutorials often demonstrate tips for balance, scale, and secure attachment.
- Scandinavian inspiration: Favor clean lines, natural wood finishes, and understated ornaments. A pared-back tree with neutral tones and handcrafted accents can feel both modern and timeless.
Whether you prefer the glimmer of a traditional tree, the quiet beauty of a Scandinavian palette, or the bold cheer of cranberry and cardinal accents, this week’s Showcase offers approachable ways to refresh your holiday decor. Pick one room to update each weekend—perhaps start with the living room or kitchen—and let small, thoughtful changes build the festive atmosphere you want.
Enjoy exploring these tours and tutorials, and may your holiday decorating be creative, calm, and full of cheer.