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Down on the FarmHouse Influences With the popular modern farmhouse aesthetic, comes the desire for the simplistic pairing of black, white, and/neutrally-themed décor embellished with just a hint of holiday sparkle to delineate the season. We will also see this trend enhanced with elements of the natural world adding a clean, crisp, and fresh approach to this season’s festivities.
A Seasonal Traditions Upgrade By Lisa J. Gotto
While every home has its own treasure trove of prized holiday ornaments and embellishments used to create a celebratory environment, in this post-pandemic year décor experts predict several distinct emerging trends in holiday decoration in response to last year’s somewhat restrained celebrations. These trends involve elements that evoke the natural world, color-intense palettes, and splashes of nostalgia—so, fun and whimsy is definitely back and in-style for the season! 118
What’s Up? Eastern Shore | December 2021 | whatsupmag.com
Quality & Quantity! From extra batches of cookies to densely decorated trees, this special time of year promises more of everything we love about the holidays. While some years the décor watchword is subtlety, this year it is clearly okay to get ambitious with our expressions of seasonality. So, think of mantels bursting with layers of fresh greens, pinecones, and lush vines. Candle chandeliers wrapped with tiny wreathes, and three ornaments clustered on the tree where one would normally be placed. Think “rule of thirds” with an abundant holiday vibe.