I’m not a very festive person at all, but this year I’m trying super hard to make the house as festive as possible because of Chloe! Even though she probably won’t remember, I still want to make this holiday as special as I can because it’s also my first Christmas with her. When it was just Allen and I, we would spend holidays with his parents or mine in the bay, so this is the first year where we bought a tree and decorated our house with all the makings of Christmas. As it was my first time decorating, it was a bit of a challenge to figure out how to fill the house. This post is in partnership with World Market, a brand I love. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible and wishing you all a happy holiday! So with out further ado, here are 5 tips from my experience to make decorating a lot easier!
1. Tree
The reason why I prefer getting an all white tree vs a green tree is because getting a frosted tree actually makes it look more full. Decorating a green tree can be difficult because it takes a lot of ornaments and decoration to fill a tree. And trying to make it look picture perfect like a catalog is very hard and can be very expensive. When you’re working with a simple green tree you can see exactly where the bare spaces are, whereas with a white frosted tree they all look cohesive so you don’t need that many ornaments. I decided to stick with ornaments that are similar in color, white and gold (surprise, surprise) mainly because it blends in with the color of the tree to look more wholesome and full. I wanted the tree to have a more childlike story to it instead of the traditional silver ornaments so I used a lot of dolls for the tree. But of course the gold elements bring a more sophisticated touch to the tree, like this gold reindeer!
2. Garlands
Bring the outdoors in with fresh garland! I love having this minty smell in my house, and it’s actually a great tip for people who have smaller spaces and can’t fit a tree into your living space. I draped this garland over my dining room counter and added in mistletoe to add a festive feel to a house. Garlands are very versatile whether fresh or faux, in that you can have fun with them and drape it anywhere. I even added some over my fireplace!
3. Candles
Candles are one of the best ways to add ambiance to a room. I love gathering a large amount of candles and clustering them together, it makes a space feel more cozy and warm. Recently, I’ve been buying unscented candles of different sizes and heights to recreate the fire in my fireplace. Although I do have a fireplace it’s not usable but adding candles gives it the same feel! I like to spend a little more money on faux candles (battery lit but they look like real candles) because 1. safety, I can’t just have a candle lying on the floor especially with Chloe crawling everywhere (and almost walking!) and 2. they last a lifetime! It’s a win-win!
4. Fur Textures
Can’t have a cozy and warm holiday without a fur blanket or rug right? I’m in love with this fur blanket that I got from Cost Plus World Market. It’s super thick and cozy and I love that it’s two toned. I can just drape this blanket in front of the fireplace or the tree to add texture anywhere I want! And I feel better about having Chloe sitting on this blanket instead of on the floor!
5. Details
Can’t forget about the details when you’re decorating! It’s the little details that make up a whole, so this year I really tried to get a lot of small things that add festivity to the house, like this gold themed potpourri or this monogram mug! I also got thick white stockings for me Allen and Chloe to hang over the fireplace. It’s so sweet to see the three of them hanging waiting to get filled with presents!
As the countdown begins for Christmas I’m getting more and more excited. Not to mention Chloe is about to walk soon and that will just be the most perfect present. (Follow along on snapchat @chrisellelim!)
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Photography by Karen RosalieWhat do YOU think?
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Thank you Alexis! xoxo
AAAHHH What super candid pics! Your’e baby is so cute >.< <3
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Aww thank you so much Rabecca! xx
Your photos are stunning, I love your photography! Your house is decorated so nicely it looks like a dream home!
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Aw thank you Diana! xoxo
Love your decor!!
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Lovely and very serenely decorated. I like the pine-cones best. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much Ainee! xoxo
i love your jams!! they look too comfy. where do those come from?? you have to have cute pajamas at christmastime!
Aw thanks Sarah! They’re from White House Black Market! xoxo
YOUR HOME LOOKS SO PRETTY! I HAVE A NEW NIECE TO BUY FOR THIS YEAR AND HAVING A LITTLE AROUND CERTAINLY MAKES THE HOLIDAYS EVEN BETTER! ❤
Aw thank Hailey! xoxo
Thanks for the tips Chriselle! Your home looks fantastic!
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Aw thanks so much Ioanna! xoxo
Very nice pictures! These decorations are great!
Thanks Elysa! xoxo
I LOVED this post, Chriselle!
I like simple decorations and these are just pure perfection! The essential ones to give the Christmas atmosphere with no decorations-overload.
You and Chloe are so beautiful as always 🙂
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Nice decoration! It’s so awesome!
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The pictures are just fabulous…loved them all!
Great post :)So beautiful pics!
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What a beautiful tree! i’ve never thought about getting a frosted tree but what a good idea:)
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Gorgeous holiday inspirations! Chloe looks so adorable in the photos! She’s really growing up fast!
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Very nice !
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#housegoal! Also, I know I’ve probably said this a thousand times, but Karen is seriously the most talented photographer! I just die every time I see your photos <3
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Darling I got so distracted by your Pjs haha! So cute and stylish! Great ideas and thank you for sharing 🙂
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I never thought about getting a frosted tree before — what a great idea! Love your tips 🙂
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Love it babe! This is so beautiful and I wish you the happiest of Holidays~
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Your tree is absolutely gorgeous and so is your baby girl Chlo Bear!! Love the tips and everything is definitely looking very festive! xo
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Your home is gorgoeus! And Chloe is absolutely adorable 🙂
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Please never take chloe out of a onesie… and if you can, please don’t let her grow up. She is SO CUTE! Though I’m sure she’ll be a beaut when she’s older 🙂 Happy holidays! x
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Super article i love it 🙂
Beautiful tips Chriselle! You and Chloe are so so cute! You’re house decorations are perfect. xx
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Thank you for these awesome decorating tips! I think you did an amazing job decorating. I usually don’t get too into the holiday spirit, but these are some great ideas to use in the future.
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This is such a sweet post, it’s made me smile so much! The decorations and photos are beautiful, and here’s to Chloe walking soon!
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Beautiful pictures! Love your decorations 🙂
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Thank you so much for sharing such practical and helpful decorating tips Chriselle 🙂 I never really thought about the white tree looking more full, but now that you mention it, I can definitely see the difference. And these photos are just too sweet! Loving all the ones of you and Chloe <3 Also, great idea about putting candles in the fireplace! So creative! Wishing a happy and warm holiday season!
XO, Elizabeth
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Beautiful tips! Loved how you chose to display everything too. A legit winter wonderland 😉
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Love everything. That is all! Super Pinterest Christmas board worthy.
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haha Chloe bear is too cute:P
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Your home looks beautiful!!
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Beautiful festive post and decorations! Your christmas tree is amazing and your beautiful baby is such a doll!!
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great tips!
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Aww such a beautiful tree!!! I also love your pyjamas! Where did you get yours from?
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The frosted tree is so lovely!
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Love love love these pictures. Great decoration.
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oh how beautiful it looks at your place
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Such simple tips but grand in style and filled with warmth for the parfait holiday decoration. Simplicity never goes out of style! 🙂
Merry First Christmas to Chloe & your family! 🙂
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Awww, too sweet photos! Chloe is so adorable, real sweetheart!
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