November is here. While many (rightfully) associate this month with Thanksgiving, to me, it means I can officially start planning for Christmas without receiving any raised eyebrows.
Each year, I look back at past trends to inspire my decorations. Whether it's retro nostalgia or minimalist Christmas ideas, many past looks are inspiring this year's Christmas decoration trends. While it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the many styles gracing our screens, since I laid eyes on Jaclyn Smith's impressive decorations last year, I've ever since been set on channelling the timeless heritage look for myself.
While everything in her living room caught my eye (the ceiling-high tree was the first to grab my attention), it was the lush green garlands wrapped around the pillars that instantly inspired me.
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Recreating Jaclyn's garland display is easier than you think. You might not have pillars, but these chic pieces will make any mantel, bannister, or doorframe feel just as festive and inviting.
Lush and full, this cedar garland is a classic choice, ideal for wrapping around large areas such as mantels or doorframes. Pair it with metallic or red accents for a pop of color and vibrancy.
Jaclyn pairs red velvet ribbon with her green garland for an extra layer of festivity. These charming red bows will evoke a similar, heritage feel and couldn't be easier to apply to a garland – simply tie them on.
If you're looking to create a sophisticated statement, this cedar garland might be the one for you. Impressively full and realistic, it will give any empty nook some grandeur and an instant hit of festivity.
This green garland features a flexible wire frame, richly decorated with faux Norfolk pine leaves and accented by bright red bows with cascading ribbons, creating an elegant and festive look.
This set of four red-and-white spiral taper candles captures the charm of candy canes in a subtle, tasteful way. Made from high-purity paraffin with clean-burning cotton wicks and eco-friendly dyes, they provide a clean, odor-free burn for your home.
This lush garland from Walmart is a fantastic choice for bringing festive cheer to your home. Ideal for adorning a mantel or entryway, it instantly brightens any indoor space.
Jaclyn's Christmas garlands are undoubtedly traditional. A lush spruce garland paired with velvet red ribbon (this Red Raw Edge Velvet Ribbon would be perfect), this simple yet elegant pairing is surprisingly impactful and entirely transforms the architecture.
Typically, you'd hang a garland on a mantle, but in Jaclyn's case, the garland adds a festive flourish that frames the entryway into the living room and connects the two rooms together. Although the room is rather grand (the chequered tiles, pillars, and high ceilings prove this), whether you're hanging a garland around your door or wrapping it around pillars like Jaclyn's, the beauty of this traditional decoration is its impact and ease, no matter the style of your space.
The garland pairs beautifully with the classic Christmas tree, too. Covered in nostalgic ornaments, the tree, just like the garlands, is a homage to past, familiar styles from many Christmases ago.
Jaclyn's Christmas garlands may at first seem simple, but they bring a real festive feel to her living room and instantly elevate her architecture. The beauty of this look is its ease; it couldn't be simpler to recreate at home for a similar heritage feel.
