Charcuterie and cheese boards are some of the most versatile and delicious finger foods you can serve at any get-together.
They can be large and elaborate or small and simple, and there’s virtually no occasion where they’re not a welcome addition to the table.
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This Foolproof Charcuterie Board Has a Layout Map to Make Entertaining This Holiday Season a Breeze!
There's nothing more impressive to your guests than a well-done charcuterie board on display as they enter the party. A holiday favorite for many—charcuterie boards offer a little something for everyone and, when done right, are irresistible. When putting a charcuterie board together, there is a lot to consider. Ensuring the spread has a little bit of everything can be tricky; it's easy to forget amidst the other tasks you have to complete before your holiday party.
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If you haven't been displaying decorative greenery throughout your home in seasons past, consider this year the time to do so.
Greenery is taking center stage, so drape it across a bar or style with candles and ornaments for a fresh, festive touch. When choosing greenery for your space, go with a tone on tone look. Consider using subtle variations of evergreen, sage, olive, and pine. Layered with warm neutral materials like wool, velvet, and linen.
This year the trend is to limit any "pop of color" to traditional darker red berries or burgundy velvet ribbon or bows.
Trend 4: Mixed Metallics
In a similar vein, go with a collected look rather than an overly curated one when it comes to your metals this season.
Aged brass, antique silver, and touches of pewter bring quiet glow without feeling overdone. Embracing patina over polish because it adds depth and a sense of history.
Don't be afraid to continue the metallic theme when it comes to your tree itself. Deep brown and bronze accents as well as gold trees and decorations will be popular this year (see trend #1).
Trend 2: Nostalgia & Coziness
The 2025 holiday season will be all about nostalgia and coziness or "comfort and character".
There is a move towards moody, grounded tones—deep greens, raisin, and soft amber— paired with natural textures like wood, wool, and woven fibers.
The look feels nostalgic yet elevated, blending heirloom ornaments, layered ribbons, and meaningful keepsakes with modern touches.
Trend 1: Burgundy Everything
In lieu of decorating solely with red this holiday season, why not make some room for burgundy? The color is making major waves everywhere this fall.
What makes burgundy so special?
It’s richer, moodier, and more timeless. It brings this sense of vintage luxury that feels so right for the holidays. And when it comes to choosing an accent color to pair with your burgundy pieces, pops of gold are a top pick.
With every holiday season come new Christmas decor trends. Whether it's an unexpected color scheme, a new ornament style, or the comeback of nostalgic classics, there's always a fun new way to deck the halls. To get the pulse on this year's biggest holiday decor trends, we tapped experts from the holiday decor, floral, and interior design industries to tell us what they're seeing and loving. This year is shaping up to be all about a return to classic decor, embracing natural greenery, and setting a cozy atmosphere with moody color schemes.
To give your home a festive refresh, stop back in the next few days as we share the top Christmas decor trends experts say will define this holiday season.
DECEMBER: Meditate on your home maintenance resolutions
As 2025 comes to an end, take some time to congratulate yourself on the hard work you put into your home throughout the year.
This type of positive encouragement actually increases your ability to keep up your good habits.
And trust us, good home habits are worth the effort. Proactive maintenance can increase your home’s value by 1% annually. Now that’s an accomplishment worthy of a toast!
