TIPS FOR DECORATING AFTER CHRISTMAS

Isn’t the time between Christmas and Spring such a strange time for decorating? Like, how exactly are you supposed to decorate for the months of January and February? All of your Christmas and holiday decor is down, your house is looking bare, but it’s still too early to introduce spring florals just yet. We’ve all been there. But over the past few years, I have honed in on what exactly January and February decor should look like. And today I’m so excited to share some tips for decorating after Christmas, but before spring. Plus, a few affordable decor pieces to help transition from holiday!

Outfit details: White button down, Sweater vest (c/o Petal & Pup), Denim

NO. 1 - START WITH A FRESH canvas

The thing I love most about getting our home back in shape after the holiday craziness is that it isn’t necessarily about adding more, but simplifying what you have. When undecorating for Christmas, it’s a great time to clean, purge, organize and start with a fresh canvas. The challenge is being able to keep that cozy factor without making your surroundings too stark in the process. So, keep reading for more tips for decorating after Christmas.

NO. 2 - HONOR THE CLASSICS

Personally, I don’t go too crazy with Christmas-specific decor. I prefer to use all-season decor and add holiday touches from season to season. Not only does it save on storage space, it keeps seasonal decor more affordable. And you don’t have to re-decorate your entire home once the season has ended. Instead, you can make a few alterations. Think of the bowls, vases, baskets, etc. in your home. Adding to them for the holidays and then removing the seasonal touches is way easier than bringing in an army of Nutcrackers, Santa’s sleigh and the entire North Pole, right? The Christmas tree set-up, garland, bows, and wreaths are all time/labor intensive enough!

So, honor the classics. Invest in versatile pieces in colors you love to see in your home all-year round. Unsurprising for me, this color combo is blue and white. And lots of greenery.

NO. 3 - keep it clean + cozy

I always love decorating with white but especially during these post-holiday winter months! There is something about decorating with neutrals that help you feel clear-minded, cozy, and clean. I picked up a couple new throw pillows and vases from Kirkland’s to swap out my plaid/holiday pillows. And changed out my holiday greenery with some olive branches, which I love to use year round. These are also from Kirkland’s (I found them in-store, but not online!).