Thank goodness it’s Friday or as some like to say TGIF! I’m super excited because I’m so looking forward to my 3-day weekend so that I can catch up on some sleep and catch up some work that I’ve been needing to do since idk probably November. Don’t worry it’s not that I’ve been procrastinating it’s just that I’ve been so busy and then the holiday rush… well you guys get it.
So one thing that I have been able to do is clear out my place of all things Christmas! I know many people were able to take down their tree the day after Christmas but something about that seems cruel to me I don’t know. (Maybe it was all the Disney movies I’ve watched as a kid 🙂 ) I don’t know about you but once that tree comes down and the stockings are put up for next year it seems like your place is well… empty. I hate that feeling and I hate looking around and thinking something is missing so luckily I’ve come up with 5 ways to not get that feeling.
- Use white colors
Okay so I always kind of use white around my apartment because it makes it feel light and airy. (This also could be just me just saying.) I just feel it gives it a very open and welcoming feeling and the fact that I have a huge window in my living room helps bounce off that white! - Pillows
Nothing says hello new season that pillows! Here’s a fun fact about me I’m obsessed with buying throw pillows (my bf hates them) no matter how many I already have at home! The current colors I’m using in my décor I’m obsessed with because it’s a color one that one I love and two that both my bf and I agreed on. - New wall art
My wall art isn’t new so let’s not get it twisted (you know this if you have come over) but with the holidays colors gone it goes so much better with my décor again! Everything flows and just brings the whole living room space together! - Curtains
I promise I have curtains and also that I’ve been living in my current apartment since August and have yet to put them up (maybe a this weekend chore). Curtains can make a space have a whole new perspective. You don’t realize this until you throw some up and are like “wow look how much bigger it looks and more put together.”
- Flowers & décor
Artificial flowers are another one of those things I’m obsessed with buying! Don’t get me wrong I love the real deal (especially in the kitchen or on the dining room table) but having artificial flowers that are seasonal are great! Again, with the color white I love any white artificial flowers (I currently have peonies and white glitter feathers behind them). As far as décor anything that goes with your them I would say is a yes! I have course have some coffee table books and to go with my décor I have a vase that is filled with sand and shells and has a shell candle! (Beach theme right here obviously!)
I hope this helped many of you that were or are still on my struggle bus of letting go of Christmas. Don’t worry guys in another 11 months we can bust it all out! (For some of us 10 months 🙂 ) I’ve linked some of my favorite home decor pieces (some on sale!) at the bottom for all of those looking for a refresh!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
XOXO,
Silvia M.
carolyngunn says
flowers are my solution to any drabby room! i pick up a bunch at the dollar store because they’re cheap + non-killable. 🙂
Silvia says
Haha one of the best reasons to pick them up!
Belle says
These are great tips! I agree that the pillows and wall decorations add fun colors to our house. I actually made a cork board with printed cloths to pin stuff for more color.
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Silvia says
That’s such a great and amazing idea!
Karen Yannacio Morse says
oh-my-gosh I am sooooo all about pillows. And more pillows. And then add one more. Gah! But I love changing it up and the pillows are the easiest and most noticeable way to do it, right?
Silvia says
Yes they are I’m obsessed with throw pillows!
McKenna Bleu says
I always love switching out my decor! Especially pillows!
Silvia says
It’s the easiest and the best!
Anna says
Great tips! I love that wall art!
-Anna | http://www.fivefootandfabulous.com
Silvia says
Thank you!
Summer Telban (@SummerTelban) says
Love how crisp everything is! Love these blues!
Silvia says
Thank you it’s one of my favorites along with the white!
annalisanuttall says
These are awesome tips. I’m actually in the thought process of refreshing the home at the moment. xx
Silvia says
It’s the best time to refresh!
tcmdisqus says
I love this Silvia! Huge fan of throw pillows and neutrals with just a pop of color!
Rachel | The Confused Millennial
Silvia says
Thank you!
Angela Tolsma says
Flowers is the first thing I did once the Christmas decorations were down. It helped liven of the space so much! I love your tips, makes me want to go buy new pillows!
Silvia says
They do and I am a huge pillow lover so I say go and buy some!
Nicola says
I always love to change things up a bit after I take the decorations down otherwise everywhere seems so dull and lifeless! This year we have concentrated on new cushions and bed coverings in our spare room and some new artwork for our bedroom.
Silvia says
That sounds like such a great project!
Elly Leavitt says
I love that you said that about white opening a room up because I’ve been living by that mantra every time I had to decorate a room for the past few years! every bedroom I’ve had since getting to university has been white haha I’m obsessed but it seriously makes everything look brighter and bigger
Silvia says
Yes girl it does! I am such a huge fan of white I definitely live by the same mantra!
Alix Maza says
Love the idea of using white. I agree it makes a space feel light and airy!
Alix | http://www.apintsizedlifeblog.com
Silvia says
Yes it is the best!
Roxanne says
As sad as I am to see Christmas go, I kind of like having my regular decor back too. I love your tips to refresh!
Silvia says
I agree! It’s refreshing in of it self!
GingerGoose Boutique says
I love love love that pineapple pillow! Such a great idea to freshen up the home after the busy holidays. Creating a fresh space is a great way to enter the new year.
Silvia says
Yes I totally agree! It gets me excited and pumped for what’s to come.
Grace says
I am such a Christmas girl but when it’s over I am totally ready for a clean fresh inspiring space! love these tips!! xoxo
Silvia says
Same here girl! Glad you liked the tips.
redheadbabymama says
I love freshening a house for spring, and whites are my color choices. Flowers, however, I can kill in NO TIME. Even succulents…. it’s so sad!
Silvia says
Haha me too! I love artificial flowers & plants!
Rachel says
This has so many great ideas in it. Sometimes I find myself needing some inspiration and I just found some here. Thanks!
Silvia says
I’m glad you did!
Bella B (xoxoBella) says
Great tips! I find changing out pillow and some fresh flowers instantly transforms a space.
Silvia says
Yes it totally does!
Heather says
Love those pillows! I love having Christmas decorations up, but it’s so nice when they come down and the house seems to have more space.
Silvia says
Yeah definitely so much more space!
rainbowflash94yahoocom says
Oooooh I’m loving those pillows and that wall art! I’ll be moving again this spring and am already excited to decorate my new place. 😀
xoxo A
http://www.southernbelleintraining.com
Silvia says
I love moving to new places! It’s a fresh start and an empty canvas!
Mandy @ A Cupful of Carters says
The home always feels sad after all the holiday decor comes down mainly because it seems so empty and the shine of the lights are gone.
Silvia says
I agree! Once I am able to get in new and fresh decor though it feels so much better!
almostindianwife says
I love getting new wall art and then switching out my pictures in frames. It just makes everything look better and look fresher like you said!
Silvia says
I need to switch out pictures! Great idea!
amandahrosson says
Ooh I love these tips!! You’re so right – it does feel kinda empty after you take down all the Christmas decorations :'(
Silvia says
Totally glad you liked it!
Ashley | FBL Blog (@ashleyfromFBL) says
New wall art is definitely on my must-do list for our living room. Right now the wall above our sofa is empty and it drives me crazy.
Silvia says
Haha that’s how I feel about the space over my bed!
toughcookiemommy says
Using white colors always does seem to liven the decor in the house up. It’s true that the holidays can liven a home and then, afterwards, you are at a loss for how to liven the house back up again.
Misty Dawn Nelson says
Such a good post, I will finding some fresh flower and I love the pillow too. Glad you share this with us
Silvia says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Jeanine Macintosh says
Pillows! I have been wanting to get new throw pillows for my couch to kind of change things up a bit. I’m so bored with my living space its kinda sad.
Silvia says
Oh pillows will do wonders for you then!
reesann723 says
I love that teal pop of color! reminds me of the beach! We just redid our dining area and I am still trying to tie it all together now.
Silvia says
That’s so exciting congrats!
thefashionableaccountant says
Great tips and I love your color scheme. I just did a bit of refreshing myself after taking down all the christmas decor. My colors are white and gold and I feel like it makes the room much more bright and airy.
Silvia says
Some of my favorite colors are white and gold! I’m glad you love your new room!
workoutwithdi says
Yes, new splashes of color can really lift your mood! I have my eye on some new kitchen curtains 😉
Ashley says
I love this idea! We just took all our Christmas decorations down and it looks so empty!
xoxo
Ashley
Katya says
I’m on the same page with you as I also decided to re-decorated my living room! I do have new pillows and curtains and now I need to find some new artworks to finish the project!
Silvia says
That sounds amazing! I hope you are able to find some nice artwork! Check HomeGoods!
slaywithamyrae says
White and grey are my favorite colors for decorating! I always decorate based off of the seasons. These are great ideas to help people trying to find ways to decorate after Christmas.
Misty - Frosted Moms (@frostedevents) says
I love those pillows! This whole color scheme is so fresh and pretty, I love the way you’ve styled the room. Great tips!
Vaishnavi @ Dentmaker says
Wow. Awesome ideas for a fresh feel this new year! Love the colors and refreshingly new look!!
kirsten says
I love that wall art you picked! Looking for something kinda similar!