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Decorating for Christmas with Cozy in Mind

November 22, 2019

It’s that time of year where our homes get a little cozier, twinkle lights appear and our homes transform into a winter wonderland of decor. This, of course, can be different for everyone when it comes to decorations. For me, I keep three things in mind when decorating: keep it simple, goes with our current decor and helps make our home feel cozy.

Today I want to focus on how I’ve used home decor (and a little bit of baking) to help make our home feel cozy this holiday season. I headed to my local Home Centric to find exactly what I needed. I can usually find everything that I’m looking for when it comes to my home while also staying within my budget. Home Centric is all about inspired living for less. Which is even more important this time of year! So, what do you say? Let’s see how I created a cozy vibe in my home for the holiday season with Home Centric.

1. Candles

I have candles out all year round but of course with different fragrances throughout the seasons. There’s something about winding down after a cold winter day and lighting a candle as you relax. For Christmas and the winter season, I tend to lean towards candles that are a fresh balsam scent. I was thrilled when I found not one, but two, at Home Centric. Not only were they the perfect Christmas scent, but they were also in neutral colors to blend in beautifully with my home decor. Between the frosted olive green and buffalo check containers, they’ll last well into the winter season.

2. Blankets + Texture

Adding blankets to your decor is one of the easiest ways to add texture and a sense of coziness. When it comes to this time of year, you’ll want to go with a cream or knitted blanket for that perfect winter touch. Drape it over the side of the couch, flowing out of a basket within arm’s reach, or any other area of your home you want to add a little warmth. I found the most perfect knitted blanket walking down the aisles of Home Centric. It’s big enough for two, beautifully knitted, and has gorgeous over-sized tassels hanging from each corner.

3. Twinkle Lights + Greenery

One of the very first things I grabbed in Home Centric were these two faux trees. I have always loved the sparse look of these trees and how they can easily go from Christmas into winter. Place them in a basket together, add twinkle lights, and they are bound to make any space cozy! They can also easily be placed in so many areas of your home that need a little Christmas cheer.

When finding the pieces to create this for our home, I had an abundance of baskets to choose from and was very excited when I found this one that goes perfectly with our home style. And the easiest way to add lights? Use battery-operated lights. Home Centric had an entire endcap of these twinkle lights that double as ornaments due to the way they look. Oliver’s thrilled these adorable trees made their way to his playroom.

4. Throw Pillows

I can’t get enough of throw pillows for our living room. They automatically make a piece of furniture more inviting and cozier. Keeping Christmas in mind, I wanted to find two pillows to go with our existing ones. Home Centric had at least three aisles of Christmas pillows to choose from. I ended up picking out two black and white pillows that pair easily with our green velvet pillows. This is also a great way to pair with other festive pillows since black and white is serving as your neutral pillow.

5. Drinkware

Warm drinks, like coffee and hot chocolate, provide a sense of comfort and coziness. But poured into the right cup, they can add to your home decor as well. These warm & cozy coffee mugs can be left out on display when not in use and add to your Christmas decor when in use. My favorite thing to do is to grab a cup of decaf coffee in the evening and enjoy it in front of the twinkling lights of our Christmas tree. I just adore how these coffee mugs give the illusion of old school tin cups but are beautifully made ceramic mugs. I was thrilled when I found them tucked behind a few other holiday coffee mugs.

6. Baked Goods

I found the cutest baking set that came with an apron for children while I was finding all of my other holiday decor items at Home Centric. I didn’t realize until that moment that I’m always baking during the holiday season. The aroma that fills the home from baking is so comforting and then we have delicious baked goods to offer family and friends that visit. This year I’ll have Oliver getting involved as much as possible with the holiday baking. The first thing we baked? These sugar cookies generously decorated with sprinkles.

Home Centric has one of the best selections when it comes to kitchenware. So, in addition to the baking set, I made sure to grab a few other items I would need. It was time for a new baking sheet so that was the first thing I grabbed. I also picked up marble cutting boards to display the cookies on and the cutest snowflake measuring spoons.

When I know guests are coming over, I like to display the baked goods in a common area so that our friends and family can easily help themselves. They’re not only a treat but also become part of our decor. I also found this cute little marble cutting board with wood detail that’s perfect for Santa’s cookies and milk.

And that, my friends, are a few of my favorite ways to add holiday decor that goes with my everyday decor while providing a little bit of coziness. I hope this gives you a few ideas for your own home. And while you’re planning your holiday decor, check here to find your closest Home Centric. Their mission, after all, is inspired living for less.

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