Christmas Keeping Simple

To achieve a minimalist holiday ambience with maximum impact, adopt Amy’s tried-and-true tips for holiday decorating.

Create One Focal Point.

Amy wants her tree to take center stage in the living room at Christmastime, so she purposely styles it around a theme and then matches gift wrap, bows and other trimmings to that theme for a cohesive feel.

Add Classic Greens.

“Greenery and berries are staples for the Christmas season,” Amy says. Tuck sprigs and branches into baskets and vases and along shelves for a natural seasonal decoration where needed.

Stay Neutral.

Amy uses cute cardboard houses—in the style of vintage putz houses—and white twinkly lights to create a sweet yet simple seasonal vibe.