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Organic Holiday Decor for Newlyweds 🌿
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Our first holiday season together deserved something special. We wanted everything to feel warm and natural, not plastic and overdone. Here's what made our tiny apartment feel like a real home for the holidays.
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Living Room Vibes 🎄
 
Table Setting Stuff
 
Bedroom Touches 🕯️
 
Front Door & Entry
 
Little Extras 🎁

Living Room Vibes 🎄

We had zero furniture when we moved in so the living room was basically a blank canvas. These pieces made it feel cozy without going overboard.

 
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draped this over our mantel and it honestly looks real. smells like nothing though lol
Faux Garland Threshold
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these little wooden trees sit on our bookshelf. simple and cute 🌲
Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
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we throw extra throw blankets in here. doubles as decor which is nice.
Threshold Seagrass Basket
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bought two of these. the warm brass tone goes with literally everything we own
Hearth & Hand Candlesticks
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SO soft. we fight over this one every movie night 😂
Chunky Knit Throws & Blankets | Threshold Reversible Design
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strung this across our gallery wall. adds that natural texture without being too much.
Wooden Beads Garland | Hearth & Hand Decor
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Table Setting Stuff

Neither of us had ever hosted a holiday dinner before. We panicked a little but these made our table look like we knew what we were doing.

 
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neutral cream color that works for every holiday, not just Christmas
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia : Dinner Plates
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the oatmeal color is perfect. hides small wine spills surprisingly well 🍷
14x108" Table Runner Woven Natural - Threshold
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ditched paper napkins for these. feels more grown up honestly.
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Napkin Sets | Multi-Design
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simple and earthy. fits right in with the stoneware plates
3"x2.125" Botanical Ceramic Taper Candle Holder Cream
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big enough for mashed potatoes for six. we use it weekly now.
135 fl oz Large Stoneware Serving Bowl Sour Cream
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tossed this in a vase as a centerpiece. took 30 seconds and looked amazing 🌿
Eucalyptus Bundles | Stems & Artificial Flowers | Buy Now
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Bedroom Touches 🕯️

We wanted the bedroom to feel festive too but in a calm, cozy way. Not like a department store window.

 
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hung this above our headboard. soft greens, no glitter, very us.
Lambs Ear Wreath | Artificial, Fabric, Spring, Green, White
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the cedar magnolia scent is unreal. burns clean and lasts forever
Hearth & Hand Candles | Soy Wax & Sea Salt Scent
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splurged on this one as a wedding gift to ourselves. zero regrets.
Casaluna Duvet Covers | 100% Cotton, Linen, ...
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lives permanently on our bed now. too cozy to put away after the holidays
threshold chunky knit throw
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we hang a few of these from a branch in a vase. instant decor.
hearth and hand bead garland
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simple matte finish. I put dried cotton stems in it and it looks great on the nightstand
Threshold Ceramic Vases & Lamps
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Front Door & Entry

First impressions matter right? We wanted people to walk in and immediately feel the holiday warmth without a single inflatable reindeer.

 
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full and natural looking. our neighbor asked where we got it 😊
Front Door Wreath Threshold: Wreaths & Decor for Entryways
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says nothing cheesy on it. just a simple pattern that works year round.
Hearth & Hand Doormats | Coir, Jute & Welcome Mats
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stuck a few in a tall vase by the door. adds a pop of red without being loud
Faux Berry Stems: Artificial Stems & Cherry Blossom
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shoe storage that actually looks intentional. life saver for holiday guests.
13.5" x 14.5" Woven Decorative Basket - Threshold
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put a battery candle in here. the glow at night is so warm and inviting
Magnolia Lanterns | Solar, Portable & Decorative
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mixed these with the berry stems. together they look like a real arrangement
Faux Eucalyptus Tree Threshold | Studio McGee | White Planter
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Little Extras 🎁

These are the finishing touches that made everything feel pulled together. Small things but they made a big difference for us.

 
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wood and metal mix. they feel handmade even though they're not
Hearth & Hand Ornaments: Christmas Tree Decorations
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put pinecones and dried oranges inside. instant holiday moment on any shelf
Glass Dome Cloche | Candle Holder, Cake Stand, Display
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hot cocoa tastes better in these. I don't make the rules ☕
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Coffee Mugs | Stoneware | Stainless Steel
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no watering, no dying. just pretty dried flowers that last all season.
Dried Bouquets | Preserved Flowers & Decor
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we use this for cheese boards when friends come over. gets compliments every time
Hearth & Hand Serving Boards
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unscented so it doesn't compete with the soy candles. just warm light.
Threshold Pillar Candles | Paraffin Wax & LED Options
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