Holidays

“Bonus points if you include some Advil or a snack,” Martin says. Add something festive, like bottle brush trees, and provide some reading material or an image-heavy coffee table book to flip through. Chalkboard labels will allow your overnight guests to mark their own drinking cups.

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2. Create a Hydration Station Your guests might not want to stumble to the kitchen in their pajamas in the middle of the night, so provide them with some water and glasses on a bedside table.Penelope nightstand in Acorn: West Elm

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A clean and simple living space really does make us feel happy and at ease, so using this approach with your holiday decor can keep you feeling calm and cool in this hectic holiday season. You don’t need to deck every inch of the hall or staircase. A simple bunch of metallic bulbs and a line of greenery will do the trick.

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Navy and gold also work well together at your winter dining table. Use navy table linens, such as napkins or a tablecloth. Then sprinkle gold elements around the table in the form of candleholders, napkin rings, decor or flatware. Your tabletop will feel much more sophisticated and festive right away.

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18. This entry shot gives us live-action snow.

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16. Black, white and green create a sophisticated entry here. And note that the wreath’s “bow” is actually a plaid scarf.

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