Can you believe that Christmas is officially over? I am always amazed by how fast it goes by… I even had my tree up weeks earlier than usual to soak it all in.
Like many of you, our Christmas celebrations were very different and more intimate this year. Normally we travel back to Saskatchewan and are busy trying to see everyone. Even though we missed seeing our families, it was really nice to have a slow (and early!) morning on Christmas Day.
As much as I love holiday decor, I am the type to transition out of Christmas right after it’s done. Some of you may be doing the same as me right now, so I thought I’d share my tips on how to transition from Christmas to Winter decor.
1. Declutter
I think it is safe to say we all have that urge to declutter once the holidays end. Sometimes all the extra decor can feel overwhelming in our spaces. Go around your house and pack away any Christmas decor that will not work for winter styling. You know… all the mini Christmas trees, ornaments, actual Christmas tree, etc. This is also a great time to go through your holiday decor and make a donation pile or put damaged items in the garbage.
2. Remove Anything Red
Nothing screams Christmas more than red all throughout the house. I don’t actually use a lot of red (or any really) in my holiday decor, but for those of you who love a more traditional Christmas look, remove this colour when transitioning to winter decor. Move towards more neutral and soft colours, like lavenders, pastels and winter whites.
3. Add in Winter Elements
You can use eucalyptus, pine, branches, birch logs, acorns, white florals, etc. The best winter tablescapes use a lot of natural elements. Just make sure to not use anything that has red berries. Again, we want to remove Christmas.
4. Mix in Metallics
If you are like me, and use a more neutral Christmas decorating strategy, you should have a lot of gold, brass, and silver elements that you can keep out for your winter decor. For me, I’ll keep out my brass candle holders (these were my favourite purchase in 2020!), tea light holders and gold metallic coffee table tray for the winter season.
5. Keep it Cozy
You can keep your chunky knits and furry pillows. Winters are long and cold, and these items add an element of warmth and texture to your space. Plus, who doesn’t love all the cozy things?
As much as I love the holiday season, it always feels great to get my house back to normal. I decorated even earlier this year (blame the pandemic), so I was definitely over it and ready to move to winter decor. Winter decor is really easy to transition to, and many of you will have items you can use already in your homes. Just be selective and do what feels right for your home.
If you have any tips that you want to share with me, write them in the comments below. And if you’re not quite ready to give up Christmas decor, check out my Holiday Home Tour.
