Nothing brings together timeless tradition and cozy holiday charm quite like tartan. With its rich colors and classic patterns, tartan adds instant warmth to any space—whether draped across a fireplace mantel, wrapped around your Christmas tree, or woven into festive table settings. A tartan-inspired holiday theme blends rustic comfort with elegant heritage, creating a Christmas atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and beautifully refined.
Follow these 3 easy steps, and sit back and enjoy.
1. Pick a Theme
I love traditional Christmas plaid and tartan decorations. Think Ralph Lauren in Connecticut on Christmas morning. Having this base to refer to makes shopping easy. But it’s not about me, it’s about you. What do YOU like? All white? Modern? Country? Pick a theme and go with it.
Here are my favorite picks for this year.
2. Vary It Slightly
Now that you have a signature look, vary it slightly from room to room. I mix different tartans and plaids in different areas. More formal rooms get silver champagne buckets holding mini trees with tartan ribbon. Kids areas get buckets holding trees, tartan blankets and shams. Keeping the same thread running throughout keeps everything working together.
3. When in Doubt, Add More!
This is not the time for subtlety. Your house is only going to be decorated for a month, max. Pull out all the stops and enjoy. It will be gone before you know it.
Now that we have a few guidelines, let’s see some inspiration images in my favorite look. Several are from my home. Enjoy! Sources and buying info at the bottom.
Here’s a couple handy graphics for your Pinterest boards with links below!
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Are you buying for a beauty lover this year, and are stuck for ideas? This Beauty Gift Guide Under $48 is full of incredible gift ideas!
Geranium Shower Gel – This invigorating shower gel is ideal for anyone that loves trying new body products.
Geranium Body Balm – With a fresh, citrus scent, this body balm is the perfect gift for any high end beauty lover
Geranium Body Scrub – Fancy gifting an indulgent body scrub? This body scrub is ideal!
Rose Hand Cream – Hand cream is a classic gift idea that always goes down a treat.
Shower Foam – A gorgeous rose scent is sure to be a hit!
Sabon Shower Gel – Enriched with essential oils, the relaxing scent moisturizes skin beautifully
Headband – Are you buying for a skincare lover? A headband is an ideal gift!
Mango Lip Balm – A classic premium lip balm that makes a fabulous gift
Beauty Blender – Have a makeup lover to buy for? A beauty blender is always a very welcomed gift
Dry Brush – This dry brush would be perfect if gifted with a shower gel or body scrub!
Catchall Tray – You can never have too many trays! These are great ideas for those who collect perfumes
Cosmetics Bag – Another essential for any beauty or makeup lover!
Bath Oil – This romantic scented bath oil is a super luxurious gift that everyone will love!
L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Bar Soap – A heavenly scented bar of soap that would be perfect in a powder room
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Kicking off this year’s Gift Guides with this Under $50 Collection! All these items are perfect ideas for anyone that loves all things interior design and decor.
Baies Candle – A staple scent for any home!
Small Vase – Give them something to small and talk about with a stylish vase
Elephant Match Holder – Perfect for adding character, and will look fantastic in any space
Lips Puzzle – Great fun while also doubling up as a beautiful coffee table item!
Flower Puzzle – This would look amazing on a table surface or nightstand
Muse Bowl – A super stylish piece that would look fabulous in any home
Roses Candle – Another staple scent! The perfect gift
Blanket – A neutral blanket to go with any interior style
Tray – The perfect gift for jewelry wearers
Mirror – A staple gift idea!
Marble Frame – Timeless pieces that will work in any space are great gift ideas, just like this frame
Match Cloche – Great for accompanying candles
French Wine Glass – Shopping for a wine lover? Consider these glasses!
Volcano Candle – Stylish candles are always a good idea
Hurricane – Cane wrapped hurricanes are great for any Boho lovers
Safari Puzzle – Another fun game idea that doubles up as a stylish piece for a coffee table!
Looking for the perfect gift for someone that loves interior decor? Scented candles are always a winner, while the fun Flower Puzzle, Lips Puzzle and Safari Puzzle make super stylish gifts! They would look beautiful on any coffee table or nightstand.
Otherwise, choose neutral accessories like white vases, frames and light colored blankets, as these items will complement any existing interior!
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Playing Cards | Dominoes | Scrabble | Memory Game | Checkerboard | Clue | Abstract Puzzle | Bean Bag Toss | Monopoly | Backgammon | Petals Puzzle
Every family loves to get together and have some fun with a Games Night! Here are my top Holiday Gift Ideas for giving to those that love games!
Playing Cards – A staple for any family home!
Dominoes – Simple, yet super fun for all the family to enjoy
Scrabble – Ideal for gifting to someone who loves literature and words
Memory Game – A great game to test everyone’s memory! Who will come out on top?
Checkerboard – Another classic board game that every family should have!
Clue – Do you know someone that loves murder mysteries? A fun game for them!
Abstract Puzzle – Everyone loves a good puzzle
Bean Bag Toss – Perfect for families with young kids!
Monopoly – A boujee Monopoly board anyone? Yes please!
Backgammon – A classic game, but always enjoyable to have in the house
Petals Puzzle – Ideal for those that love to enjoy quiet time at home
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Luxury items for Mom’s car? Yes, please! The kids have enough, lol.
This isn’t an exhaustive list of all the necessary things you need to have in your car for every possible situation or emergency, but these are some of the car essentials to make life a little bit easier! The Baies air freshener is at the tippy top of my list!
Reusable Grocery Bags – Stay fashion forward with these “expensive” canvas grocery bags
Mesh Bags – Perfect for sorting out pens, pencils, and cosmetics
Car Fragrance Diffuser – Keep your car smelling fresh with the irresistibly fruity scent of Baies (Berries), or try Diptyque’s signature scent 34 Boulevard Saint Germain
Tissue Holder – Classic and compact design, the holder clips to the visor for easy access while driving.
Cosmetic Bag – Organize all your beauty essentials and toiletries
Trash Bin – Leakproof design and fits in the cup holder!
Headrest Hook – These space saving hooks securely hold your purse or grocery bags
Car Refrigerator – Groceries and snacks will stay cold while you wait in the school pick-up line, or on a roadtrip
Lip Butter – Moisturize your lips on the go!
Rinse-Free Hand Wash – Cleanse and hydrate your hands without water
Trunk Organizer – With spacious storage compartments, you can stay clutter-free and organized on every trip
Portable Vacuum – Folds up and fits in the palm of your hand!
Sunglasses Holder – Just clip the holder onto your visor, and you’re good to go!
Hanging Organizer – Hold all the snacks, notepads, and car accessories in one place
And don’t forget about these other great must-have car essentials…
Car Cleaning Gel – Great for cleaning all the hard to reach places!
Tablet Mount – An essential for backseat passengers, the headrest mount will hold an ipad or tablet
Mini Trash Can – Tiny but functional, hang over the door or backseat to maintain a clean car
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