Pacita Wilson

Polar bears add a wooded wonderland theme to your home.

Decorating Trends Inspired by Nature

BY PACITA WILSON

This year’s Christmas decorating trends include festive flora and fauna, lots of texture and nostalgic colors. Pre-lit trees dressed in sparkle and flock, red foxes and baby elk can help make your home a spectacular wooded wonderland. Time with our families is the ultimate gift of the season, and festive charcuterie boards, layered with your favorite meats and cheeses, are perfect for family gatherings. Create your best tablescape with white stoneware Christmas dishes embellished with gold, which pair nicely with any décor.

As you decorate for the holidays, here is a list of trends to bring into your home this season. • Nostalgic colors such as pinks mixed with greens. • Large and oversized ornaments (bigger is better). • Nature’s influence, traditional Georgia pine and such. • Monochromatic décor, tone on tone with loads of texture. • Asymmetrical wreaths with ribbons and fluff cascading down one side. • Accordion-pleated ribbon in traditional plaids. • Swiss Alps-influenced ornaments, skis, snowshoes and tiny pre-lit houses.

Pacita Wilson is the owner of Pineapple Park Home. www.pineapplepark.com