With the rise and fall of COVID-19, entertaining this holiday season doesn’t seem as sure as the last. Fearful for the health of our family and friends, for the unknown, for a better year than the one before — we understand. While this reaction is normal, we still have so much to be grateful for and need to find the comfort to expect joy and celebration again this holiday season. Whether you’re hosting a large or small gathering if at all, we’ve created a couple looks to help you entertain this 2020 holiday season.

 
 

While these times are full of uncertainty and confusion, your holiday decorating doesn’t have to be. We’ve created three holiday looks you can easily achieve, whether you want to shop at Target, CB2, or some of my favorite stores- Jenni Kayne, Studio McGee, Anthropologie, and Mae Woven.

 
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Target

Is there anything Target doesn’t have? I remember being a young girl, crying as I watched our local Target being torn down. That’s no exaggeration. But to my surprise, it was being turned into a “Super Target”. Target’s crazed and widespread admiration is no-joke. They really do have it all.

Spruce up your living space with some of these holiday items from Target. Our best recommendation: layer, layer, layer. Layering different patterns and materials will create an interesting, playful living area; adding depth, balance, and variety. This avoids your decorations from either sticking out like a sore thumb or a stale look that causes you to forget to pack them away months after the holidays.

 
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CB2

For this look, I took into consideration the experience of the holidays: different from the rest; something warm & cozy, joyful & memorable, playful & imaginative. I am especially fond of this look as it suits both the coziness of Autumn and the magic of Christmas. Whether you want this feel or not, it’s important to identify just that: what you want to feel and what colors you want to see. It goes far past seeing a decoration you want and decorating your home after doing that twenty times before your shelves are all filled up. In this look, there’s a relationship between each of these items, thus creating harmony & unity throughout your home.

And don’t forget to entertain your guests with an impressive charcuterie board! Nothing says happy holidays like a fawned-over appetizer.

 
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& a combination of some of my favorite brands…

Jenni Kayne, Studio McGee, Anthropologie, & Mae Woven

I call this: the Green Mean Christmas Machine

We’re sure not telling you to get rid of your favorite holiday sets and heirlooms, but to recognize the longevity of your holiday decorations. I can almost guarantee each reader has a least one box of Christmas decorations stashed away somewhere, maybe even being set up as we speak. Buying new, quality decorations is an investment for years to come. Each item I have chosen for this look is either a natural material, texture, or color, if not all three. This look is sure to last the coming years.

With this look, you can almost smell the wood fireplace burning and the cookies baking. This look pulls every warm texture and color to create that cozy, familiar feeling inside.

This holiday season doesn’t have to be without joy, without family, without a cause for celebration. Decorations won’t cause any of these things, but you can be sure they’ll help make your home feel more adorned with the holiday spirit. From our family to yours: happy holidays!

 
 
 

Look Book Items - Listed as seen from left to right

Target Look Book

  • Geometric With Marble Accent Lamp Brass - Project 62

  • 3 pk 24in 20in Unlit Circle PE Pine Wreath - Wondershop

  • Pom Pom Garland Black & White - Wondershop

  • Cypress & Pine

  • Embossed Glass Drinkware Short - Hearth & Hand with Magnolia

  • ‘Fa-la-la’ Stoneware Holiday Mug - Hearth & Hand with Magnolia

  • 17in Champagne Berries Natural Stem Pick - Wonderland

  • 17in Champagne Glitter Hard Needle Natural Stem Pick - Wonderland

  • Oversized Chunky Cable Knit Square Throw Pillow - Threshold

  • Oversized Square Plaid Throw Pillow - Threshold

  • Faux Rabbit Fur Throw Pillow - Threshold in Dark Brown

  • Chunky Knit Throw Blanket - Threshold in Neutral

CB2 Look Book

  • Lucent Pendant Light

  • Feather Spotted Wreath 24”

  • 3-Piece Roundabout Taper Candle Holder Set

  • Ring Petrified Wood Serving Board

  • P.F. Candle CO. Teakwood and Tobacco Soy Candle

  • Dreama Plaid Throw

  • Mini Pebble Luster Line Lights

  • Flash Milk Glass Trees

  • 18” Shorn Sheepskin Camel Pillow with Down-Alternate Insert

  • 23” Leisure Olive Green Pillow with Feather-Down Insert

  • 18” x 12” Toodle Pillow

Combination Holiday Looks

  • McGee & CO Dusty Rose Mohair Throw

  • Anthropologie Capri Blue Snow-Capped Glitter Glass Candle

  • McGee & CO Evergreen Faux Wreath

  • Jenni Kayne Artic Sheepskin in Ivory

  • Mae Woven Chimlin Pine

  • Jenni Kayne Sonoma Pillow in Taupe

  • McGee & CO Golden Mini Bead Garland

  • McGee & CO Wooden Trivet

  • McGee & CO Antique Brass Candle Holder

  • McGee & CO Frayed Linen Table Cloth in Natural

  • McGee & CO Hand Carved Wooden Mantel

  • McGee & CO Galvanized Folding Tree

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