If you’re anything like me, chances are you’re knee-deep in holiday decorations and hot cocoa right now, trying to untangle yourself from 100 metres of holiday lights! While it can get pretty hectic from time to time, decorating for the holidays always takes me back to my childhood, and I want to share that same sense of magical wonder with you. I want to encourage you to transform your space into something beautiful this festive season, with showy windowsills, magical doorways, and cozy window nooks taking centre stage. So, without further ado, let’s get into it!
I love using plants in my holiday decorating. Try a pair of miniature conifers flanking your entry door or a cluster of poinsettias on a dining table to add life and colour to your home during the colder months. Make sure your indoor plants are getting enough light, though—especially your poinsettias—and keep them well hydrated and exposed to higher humidity levels over winter to keep them from drying out.
There’s nothing quite like the freshness of greenery for celebrating the winter season! Evergreen boughs make the holidays pop by bringing the aroma and magic of a winter forest indoors. Paired with holly branches and pine cones in your decor, they become an instant mood enhancer, celebrating the longevity of nature even in the harshest cold.
When it comes to decorating with greenery, I prefer classic arrangements like evergreen wreaths and winding garlands hanging on doors and windows. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than an instant dose of winter charm! I also like to scatter some festive holiday lights amongst my greenery for an extra dose of winter magic. We’ve got tons of greenery and lights in stock, so if you’re running low on either, stop by and visit our Winter Wonderland to pick up everything you need!
Your front door is the gateway to your home, so give it the attention it deserves by adorning it from head to toe with those gorgeous evergreen wreaths and garlands. You don’t have to leave your decorating at the door, either; we’ve got some fantastic winter doormats that keep your home clean and let the world know how festive you truly are. What a perfect way to welcome your guests in for dinner with the warmth (and fun) of the season!
Your windowsills are prime real estate for winter decor, the perfect place for you to show off your favourite ornaments for all of Guelph to see! Hanging ornaments on the inside of windows is a very European tradition, and I love it because it’s something my grandparents used to do. As the natural light filters through, it creates a breathtaking wintery scene that you’ll adore. Sprinkle in a few strings of mini LED lights, and you’ll think you’re in a Hallmark movie!
Winter is the best time of year for creating nooks in your home, anywhere and everywhere! Dig out the fluffiest pillows and blankets you can find, find a coffee or side table to hold your mug of homemade herbal tea, and pull up your favourite chair for the ultimate winter relaxation spot. Nooks aren’t just for the indoors, either; you can create the perfect snow-watching snug on your porch or in a covered part of the backyard. You’ll also have a first-hand view of your beautifully-decorated windows!
From greenery that breathes life into your decor to magical doorways and dressed-up windowsills, I hope my winter decor guide gives you the inspiration you need to create your own enchanting spaces this holiday season. Now, it’s up to you to bring the magic of winter into your home, so come visit us at Royal City Nursery to pick up everything you’ll need for a truly enchanting holiday season.
Happy decorating, and may your winter be filled with wonder, plants, and lots of twinkly lights! ✨
