Since living abroad, I'm never "home" during the holidays. And by home, I mean my second home in Kuwait. I usually travel for about two weeks and have never felt the need to decorate my apartment for the holidays (after all, I could always use that money for shopping while I'm traveling!).
This year, I was feeling a bit homesick so I got into the holiday spirit by decorating. It reminded me of all the years spent getting the tree "just right" with my mom (which meant hours of placing the bows in just the right places and setting out her dozens of angels). I didn't go overboard with the decorations, but I wanted to host a small get together for a few of my girlfriends which meant I simply HAD to decorate.
I went with a pretty neutral theme...small hints of gold and natural elements like pine cones, wood, and of course, lots of candles. Maybe next year I'll go all out and actually buy a tree!
Today's lesson: If you can't be with family for the holidays, practice some of your family traditions (like decorating, or baking holiday cookies). Feels just like "home."
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| Tabletop, with my favorite (inexpensive) candle. |
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| Simple centerpiece for my dining room table. |
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| Small touches of gold and pine cones in the living room. |
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| Presents by the entryway. (Empty wrapped boxes are a great decorating idea, and they're inexpensive!) |
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| Garland (2) from West Elm. I added a few ornaments at the top instead of a traditional bow. |
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| Wreath details. |
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| Kept it simple with just a few ornamental details on the wreath. |
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| Garland above the kitchen cabinets. |
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| Gifts for my girlfriends. Mugs from Williams Sonoma with their traditional peppermint bark inside. |
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| Holiday cookies and fudge from Dean & DeLuca. |
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