Today, I’m walking you through how to transition your home from Thanksgiving to Christmas using the Simplified Living Method. This is one of the busiest decorating seasons of the year, and without a plan, it can feel chaotic. My goal is to help you simplify the process, reduce overwhelm, and create a home that feels beautiful and functional as you move into December.
Step One: Simplify
Before you even think about pulling out the Christmas decor, remove all Thanksgiving and fall items from your home. This includes pumpkins, gourds, fall florals, orange-toned textiles, turkey-themed pieces, table runners, and any harvest colors. If doing everything at once isn’t realistic, break it down into one room, one surface, or even one category at a time. The goal is separation—don’t mix seasons!
Step Two: Organize
Once all fall decor is gathered in one spot, sort it into three categories: keep, donate, and trash. Only keep what you used this year or what you truly love putting out. Purging now saves time, money, and stress next year. Then, store all Thanksgiving decor in a single clear bin with a simple label so it’s easy to find next fall.
Step Three: Style
With a clean slate, you can begin intentionally bringing out Christmas decorations. Start with foundational layers—greenery, garlands, wreaths, and lighting. From there, choose a styling theme that aligns with your home. The Ralph Lauren style is a trending theme this year with classic layered richness and an “heirloom-quality” vibe. The Cozy Luxe style offers soft, warm textures and neutrals for an effortless look. And finally, Minimalist Luxe gives you clean, elevated simplicity and quality natural materials.
Whatever style you choose, avoid decorating over leftover fall decor—that’s what creates clutter. I also encourage you to maintain your daily systems during the holiday season. Keep your kitchen reset routine, your drop zone clear, and your laundry schedule consistent. Your home will function better with consistency in the chaos, and your decor will enhance, not overwhelm, your lifestyle. When you approach the season with the Simplified Living Method, the transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas becomes easy, intentional, and peaceful.
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