I love Christmas and the holiday season. It’s a great time to slow down, connect with family and friends, eat and drink festive food, and be grateful and merry.

I do love all of the decorations and lights, too. Decorating for the holidays just feels bright and beautiful. I always drive my kids around the neighbourhood to check out all of the gorgeous lights.

Holiday decorating is fun but it’s also easy to go overboard. I mean… boughs of holly, jingle bells, mistletoe, ribbons, wreaths, tinsel, trees, bulbs, ornaments, twinkly lights, snowmen and sometimes even Santa Clauses and Rudolphs.

I’m a big fan of keeping holiday decor fresh, somewhat minimalist yet totally chic. This is also a great way to take some of the stress out of the holiday season, while also getting to enjoy a beautiful home.

Here are my top tips for chic, stress-free decor this holiday season:

Keep it Natural

Evergreen wreaths, boughs of holly, mistletoe and pinecones are festive and low-cost. Win win.

Match Your Home

If the home or model you’re decorating already has a theme (say rustic or modern), stick with it.

Pick a Palette

All white and silver? Faded pastels? Or everything goes with a rainbow of colours? 

Have Some Fun

Make it fun! Include a unique piece that you love or vintage decorations.

What’s your favourite way to decorate for the holidays?