Welcome to this week’s Wednesday Watch List, where I share the random things that captured my attention and stole my heart over the past week!
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1 – I spent several hours over the past week or so trying to find full holiday home tours, and they’re just so hard to find any more online! Nearly everyone has gone to video, and for me personally, I love to pour over the still photos and all the details. I know many of you are probably in the early stages of decorating for the season, so if you’re still looking for some inspiration, here are some different tours and ways I’ve decorated over the years! Last year’s home tour has been very popular recently, since it is very similar to the Ralph Lauren Christmas decor aesthetic that is trending this year (but with a bit of a coastal spin)!
- 2024 Christmas Home Tour
- 2023 Coastal Christmas Home Tour
- 2022 Christmas Home Tour
- 2021 Christmas Home Tour
- 2020 Christmas Home Tour
- 2019 Christmas Home Tour
Here’s an image from our 2023 Coastal Christmas Home Tour, when I used a color scheme I’d never used before – orange and light blue!
LIVING ROOM SOURCES: Sofa (read my full review here) | Chairs | Coffee Table | Indoor/Outdoor Striped Rug | Rattan Box Set | Christmas Tree | Blue Velvet Ribbon (similar here) | Light Blue Orb Ornaments | Orange Orb Ornaments | Faux Orange Stems | Oyster Shell Ornaments: purchased locally at the Acton Academy of 30A kids fair | Cableknit Throw Pillow Cover | Striped Pillow Cover | Velvet Pillow Cover | Lamps | Ceramic Houses | Console Table | Woven Roman Shades | Frame TV
2 – One of my favorite family traditions was on Christmas Eve. We’d usually go to my aunt’s house for fondue, followed by Christmas Eve church service, and then we’d go home and each get to open one gift. Which we always knew was pajamas.
SOURCES: 01 | 02 (similar here) | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06
Here are some options for men, as well!
SOURCES: 01 | 02 (similar here) | 03(similar here) | 04 | 05 | 06
And here are a few kids options! Unfortunately a few of these sold out over Cyber Week since this graphic was created, but you can see each of them have a bunch more patterns and options still available!
3 – I know it might feel premature talking about Christmas decor storage the first week of December, but I also know that by the time everyone else realizes they need something the prices start to spike! I ordered these 30″ wreath storage bags last year on 12/26 and they were nearly 50% more expensive than they are today. I love them SO much so thought I’d share them now before they spike. The bag is heavy duty and is large enough I can usually store two wreaths stacked and then wrap multiple strands of garland around the outer edge and it all fits without being overstuffed! I only needed two for most of my wreaths and garlands to all fit! I also love that they’re clear so you can see exactly what is inside when it’s time to pull things out the following year.
4 – The biggest sale of the year ends at Serena & Lily tonight. They only do a handful of sales a year where items are at their deepest discount PLUS free shipping (which includes furniture). They also have some really cute holiday items this year that are included in the sale. You can also read my review of the Serena & Lily furniture we’ve owned over the years here if there are any pieces you’ve had your eyes on! Following are some fun holiday finds. All sources are listed below the graphic.
SOURCES: Woven Placemats | Rattan Wrapped Candle Holders | Handwoven Napkin Rings | Pinecone Wreath | Velvet Tree Skirt | Wicker Bows | Fresh Orange Pinecone Garland | Balsam Hill Prelit Tree | Embroidered Napkins | Decorative Wicker Bells | Fresh Berry Wreath | Woven Trees
I used the woven trees in last year’s Christmas home tour and loved them so much! I also had the Target versions, and the price difference is quite dramatic but so was the quality difference. These are larger, significantly more heavy, and have a smooth finish. I’ve also owned the pinecone wreath for five or six years and still love it so much! They now offer it in several colors.
CHRISTMAS ENTRYWAY SOURCES: Real-Touch Garland | Cedar Garland | Plaid Ribbon | Blue Satin Ribbon | Red Velvet Ribbon | Thin Red Velvet Ribbon | Console Table | Wicker Christmas Trees (look for less here) | Stewart Plaid Picture Frames
5 – The holiday season is when we tend to use our candles the most around here. There are so many lovely scents available right now. Here are some of the most popular out there currently. All sources are listed below the graphic.
SOURCES: 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09
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