Easy Christmas Touches You Can Add This Week for a More Beautiful, Festive Home
There’s something magical about this final stretch before Christmas — the house feels cozy, the candlelight glows a little warmer, and suddenly we’re all craving those finishing touches that make the season feel complete. And the best part? You don’t need a full redesign to elevate your holiday home. A few thoughtful layers can make your space feel inviting, intentional, and unbelievably charming.
Today we’re sharing some of the quick, do-this-week ideas we’ve been chatting about inside the Elegant Community — simple upgrades that look designer without adding stress to your already full plate.
1. Layer Your Garlands for Instant Luxury
If you’ve only ever used one garland on your staircase, mantel, or buffet… prepare to fall in love all over again.
This week in the Elegant Community, we shared one of our favorite tricks: pairing an inexpensive greenery garland with a fuller, more premium one.
The blend creates depth, dimension, and that lush, designer fullness you see in high-end holiday displays.
A few ideas to try:
- Use a budget-friendly needle pine as your base.
- Add a pricier cedar or mixed greenery garland on top for movement and texture.
- Tuck in berries, magnolia leaves, bells, or ribbon for personality.
It looks extravagant — but it’s wonderfully cost-effective.
2. Add Layers of Light for a Warm, Festive Glow
Lighting is truly the secret to a cozy winter home.
Instead of relying on overhead lighting, mix in:
- Table lamps on dimmers
- Battery-operated candles (these are magical on mantels!)
- Floor lamps for warm corners
- Twinkle lights woven through garlands
- A cluster of real candles for that soft flicker
This layered lighting not only adds ambiance… it makes your décor look richer and more intentional.
Inside the Elegant Community this week, we showed how the right glow can elevate even the simplest greenery. It’s quick, impactful, and so easy to add before guests arrive.
3. Bring in Ralph Lauren–Inspired Charm With Decorative Books
If you’ve followed us for any amount of time, you already know our love language: stacks of beautiful books.
Add them to:
- Sideboards
- Coffee tables
- Guest bedrooms
- Under small figurines
- Beside a floral arrangement
They instantly add height, interest, and elevated style.
Think timeless… sophisticated… a little bit classic East Coast charm.
Even just two or three stacks sprinkled throughout your home can change the entire feel of a room.
Want More Step-by-Step Holiday Inspiration?
These are just a few of the simple Christmas touches we’ve been working through with the women inside the Elegant Community this week. If you’re enjoying these ideas and wishing for:
- personalized help with your home,
- weekly tutorials and decorating tips,
- room-by-room guidance,
- and a warm, supportive group of women who love decorating just as much as you do…
You would feel right at home with us inside the Elegant Community.
This is where we share the full behind-the-scenes, the detailed how-tos, the step-by-step instructions, and the real-life guidance that helps you decorate with confidence — not just at Christmas, but all year long.