Hi friends—today I’m doing something that was honestly so fun: I’m reacting to my Christmas 2024 decorating video and breaking down what I loved, what I hated, and what I’m changing as I plan for Christmas 2025. I’m walking through my main areas (tree, mantel, and kitchen) and sharing the exact tweaks I’m making to get a softer, calmer, more simplified cozy Christmas look. My big goals this year are more greenery, deeper berry tones, and a more intentional “less clutter, more cozy” vibe. I’m changing up my tree by skipping my rotating base and removing the extra twinkle lights so the space feels more relaxed. I’m also adding more variety—because last year it was basically all circle ornaments—so I’m bringing in burgundy, gold, woven textures, and even wooden nutcrackers. For the mantel, I’m fixing the “thin-to-thick” garland problem by layering and weaving all six garlands together like one big bush, adding more frosted pinecones and berry stems, and keeping my wicker bells because they were such a staple. In the kitchen, I’m decorating above the cabinets with cedar garlands and berries, leaning into my new coffee bar area, and focusing on clearing countertop clutter so everything feels intentional.