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Christmas starts early in the home ofEmily Welch, home content blogger and influencer.
I dont care what anyone says.
For the winter months, Welch’s home isn’t just a house.
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The playful aesthetic channels both maximalism andcottagecoreelements.
It reflects the homeowner’s personality and feels lived-in rather than stiff and “too perfect.”
For Welch, this means incorporating DIY projects into her home decor.
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I love toDIY ornamentsand dried oranges," she says.
The low-lift projects add to the playful, crafted feel of Welch’s home.
A mixture of garlands makes a space look lived-in and cozytwo core tenets of the whimsical design aesthetic.
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Consider adding celestial motifs like stars, glitter, and gold accents.
For her tree, Welch uses gold star ornaments and finishes it with a celestial tree topper.
Another easy way to add celestial touches to your Christmas decor is withtwinkle lightsthat resemble stars.
In her kitchen, twinkle lights linefloating shelvesthat display glasses with metallic stars.
Upgrade Mundane Areas
For a whimsical winter wonderland, spread Christmas decor throughout your entire home.
If you’re stumped on where to start, try decorating a mundane area you use daily.
For example,add Santa-shaped mugsto your coffee bar or miniature wreaths to your kitchen cabinets.
Welch adds colorful bottlebrush trees and snowflake-shaped cutting boards to shelves in her kitchen.
In her bedroom, she adds garlands to her canopy bed frame and a gingerbread man throw pillow.
Easy additions make a big difference in making your entire home feel like a whimsical wonderland.
