Style It Pretty

Want to style a shelf or mantel for the holidays but don’t know where to start? Here are Nichol’s top pointers for creating beautiful and eye-catching holiday displays throughout your home.

1. START WITH YOUR THEME OR COLOR SCHEME. Knowing the direction you want to go will help you stay on track and find the best items to fit. Metallics or natural elements are some simple starting points for the holidays.

GO WITH THE FLOW. Don’t be afraid to step out of the box and try something different than what you originally anticipated. You can always refer back to your original plan if it’s not working out. Sometimes the best holiday decorations are unconventional and unique.

BE TRUE TO YOURSELF. Instead of following the trends, choose what you like. At the end of the day, that will make you the happiest. Have a piece of funky Christmas art that you just love? Don’t be afraid to display it. Your home should be a reflection of you.

|ABOVE| MEANINGFUL MESSAGES. The message of rejoicing on this custom Cottonwood Shanty scroll above the master bed was a particularly comforting reminder to Nichol during the Christmas season after her brother passed away.

ARTISTIC VISION. A whimsical wallpaper mural by Anewall in the upstairs den captures the Naranjo family’s love of the sea.