{"id":135256,"date":"2025-12-04T19:44:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T00:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=135256"},"modified":"2025-12-06T07:32:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T12:32:53","slug":"lets-talk-holiday-decorating-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/04\/lets-talk-holiday-decorating-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s talk and a holiday decorating edition&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good evening everyone\u2026 every now and then I like to pop in during the evening. Something about the quiet feels inspiring, and when I get a sudden burst of energy to write or share pictures, I\u2019ve learned to seize the moment!<\/p>\n<p>First off the winner of our contest for the box of ornaments and gift toppers is-<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong># 23 <\/strong><strong>Laura <span class=\"says\">says:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0In the true spirit of Christmas, envelopes are tied to the limbs of our tree on Christmas Eve. Inside is a notice to each person of a surprise gift to a charity in their honor!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We will continue with our weekly giveaways this Sunday, where we will feature giveaway #3 so be sure to check back!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>This is a long post with a lot of writing and lots of pictures so you will want to take some time to read it:) I\u2019m going to be the first to admit that, for whatever reason, I haven\u2019t quite felt the holiday spirit this year. A few people close to me are dealing with some serious health issues, which naturally weighs heavily on my mind, and there are also some big life decisions swirling around\u2014thankfully nothing related to my health or my immediate family. Still, it all adds up. And stress is not something I deal with the way I did when I was 30!<\/p>\n<p>But being in the home accessories business has a way of snapping you back into the season quickly. Our warehouse is humming along\u2014ornaments flying out the door, trees and stockings being packed, gift wrap rolls are rolling off the shelves. Your messages about how excited you are to open a box from us truly feel like the icing on the cake. It means so much to know our pieces are adding joy to your holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, here at home, I was feeling\u2014let\u2019s say\u2014underwhelmed. So many of our holiday boxes are still in storage or stored away in the basement of the house we\u2019re renovating. Not ideal!\u00a0 I had set up the center hall table the other day with minimal enthusiasm and it just wasn\u2019t working. I couldn\u2019t pinpoint why, but I wasn\u2019t loving it. Every time I walked in door, it felt off to. me. This is it below-<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135099\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screen-Shot-2025-11-28-at-8.28.00-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screen-Shot-2025-11-28-at-8.28.00-AM.png 625w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screen-Shot-2025-11-28-at-8.28.00-AM-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135258 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.04.13-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"532\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.04.13-PM.png 532w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.04.13-PM-224x300.png 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135281\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.40.43-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.40.43-PM.png 525w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.40.43-PM-224x300.png 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135261\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.30-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.30-PM.png 533w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.30-PM-228x300.png 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But a small miracle happened the other day when we hired\u00a0 two guys went over and brought back a bunch of boxes. Suddenly, I was reunited with some of my oldies but goodies\u2026 many from my brief \u201cred phase\u201d two years ago. I embraced red then\u2014it was beautiful, especially paired with the blue and white\u2014but I\u2019ve always been drawn to softer tones. Still, this current house that we are living in has a completely different mood, and this morning I finally decided to lean into it and embrace it full throttle!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135269 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.22.34-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"532\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.22.34-PM.png 532w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.22.34-PM-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-135270 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.22.39-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.22.39-PM.png 525w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.22.39-PM-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the red d\u00e9cor resurfaced, it felt like divine intervention\u2014a little nudge to rethink everything. I grabbed an iced coffee, dismantled the whole table, and started fresh. And of course, I asked myself the age-old question: What would Ralph do? As in Ralph Lauren\u2014because his taste is impeccable. You simply cannot go wrong with a grand ginger jar overflowing with greenery and berries. He uses this look constantly in his stores, and it always feels timeless.<\/p>\n<p>Love my trusty rolling cart, I use it for everything. SO useful! <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+GS7ip1OoRIiEOZQ4NwFPjQ\"><em><strong>Click here to see it<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135262 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.35-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"522\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.35-PM.png 522w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.35-PM-221x300.png 221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Let the dismantling begin!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135263 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.40-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.40-PM.png 524w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.40-PM-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135267 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.06.13-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.06.13-PM.png 521w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.06.13-PM-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Took off the tablecloth, the pale blue looks amazing in our house under renovation but this one it just didn&#8217;t jive<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135266\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.06.05-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.06.05-PM.png 528w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.06.05-PM-224x300.png 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The rich wood made sense as did&#8230;.you guessed it, blue and white<\/p>\n<p>I had forgotten how much faux greenery and how many berry branches I actually owned\u2026 enough to fill a massive ginger jar, several smaller jars, and even a piece for the dining room. I completely embraced this darker, moodier, very traditional Christmas palette\u2014and you know what? It works. This home is old, with dark woods and a cozy, traditional feel. It may not be my ideal design style, but by embracing what the house is, instead of fighting it, the holiday d\u00e9cor finally clicked.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135264 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.55-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"531\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.55-PM.png 531w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.05.55-PM-229x300.png 229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135265\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.06.00-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.06.00-PM.png 530w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-3.06.00-PM-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And then it started coming together beautifully&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135280\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.27.15-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.27.15-PM.png 528w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.27.15-PM-224x300.png 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135275\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.39-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.39-PM.png 529w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.39-PM-228x300.png 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135271 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.19-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"527\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.19-PM.png 527w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.19-PM-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Even had enough left to make a duplicate arrangement for the dining room sideboard!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135272\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.23-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.23-PM.png 523w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.23-PM-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And this too came together and even had enough for my small blue\/white box planters-<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-135276\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.46-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.46-PM.png 529w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.46-PM-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And then the cleanup began, and as I am not one to waste I saw all these little berries that had come off so I decided to stick them in my large tulipiere and I love it, I am not done- will be adding more with some greens but what a great (and easy\/cheap) alternative to fresh flowers that I have to worry about watering. The theme this year is the saier the better!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135274 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.34-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.34-PM.png 523w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.34-PM-221x300.png 221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135273\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.29-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"536\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.29-PM.png 536w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.29-PM-228x300.png 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135278 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.27.02-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"522\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.27.02-PM.png 522w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.27.02-PM-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135279 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.27.07-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.27.07-PM.png 523w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.27.07-PM-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135277 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.56-PM.png 523w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.26.56-PM-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And I do love our chinoiserie tree collars! Really elevates any tree stand:)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135282\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.40.31-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"534\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.40.31-PM.png 534w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-04-at-7.40.31-PM-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135099\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screen-Shot-2025-11-28-at-8.28.00-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screen-Shot-2025-11-28-at-8.28.00-AM.png 625w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screen-Shot-2025-11-28-at-8.28.00-AM-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now, walking through the door gives me a little pep in my step. It is starting to really feel like Christmas and I think Ralph would approve! Something to be said for embracing the present and not fighting it. In this case the rich reds were the right choice.<\/p>\n<p>Will put the finishing touch on this tomorrow and finish my tree and then I will call it a wrap. Only thing is my paper whites which are starting to show growth, maybe with luck they will bloom in time for Christmas and if not, then they will be in bloom for New Years! I always buy some fresh greenery around Dec 10th or so to nestle into the faux, can&#8217;t do it too early though. I will do a little tweaking here and there, and will be sure to share.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll even be setting our holiday table with the gorgeous new red linens\u2014they\u2019re perfect for this look. So that&#8217;s where we are: where things started\u2026 and where things are now. A total transformation and one that feels right.<\/p>\n<p>Hope you\u2019re finding your own holiday rhythm, wherever you are and whatever your season looks like. Thanks for stopping in, wishing everyone a nice evening. Until next time&#8230;..<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #14376b;\">SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ALL ORNAMENTS AND GIFT TOPPERS 35% OFF!! 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