Text by Claire Pool
Make meaningful memories in your home as you deck the halls this Christmas, whether you’re trimming the tree, exchanging gifts, or sharing a sweet treat.
A luscious tree stands tall for all to revel in its glimmering lights and sparkling treasures. Adorn yours with favorite ornaments, from sentimental pieces to a bounty of baubles. An olive green ribbon twines around the branches while a glittering star tops off the scene for an added touch of whimsy.
Fragrant greenery swags along the staircase are tied with velvet ribbon for a rich addition. After awaking with excitement, children rush downstairs to find presents swathed in navy paper for a twist on the traditional.
Joined by a petite posy of red and white florals, gingerbread cookies sit nearby for Santa to enjoy before his departure. A mug in his likeness is sure to bring a smile to jolly Saint Nick’s face.
Elegant décor brings holiday happiness all over the home. While the dining room
hosts a fanciful table setting for Christmas Eve repast, a quaint arrangement of fresh clippings and couplings of candlesticks offers the perfect detail for everyday indulgence.
A simple boxwood wreath hangs from gentle ribbons on the entryway mirror, and a wooden reindeer receives its own adornment, posed next to dried citrus and a few ornaments.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
