the 2025 holiday home guide
For Evenings That Become Occasions
The arrival of the holidays is not a date on the calendar. It unfolds gradually. Days shorten, evenings stretch, and there is a shared instinct to gather. We approach this season not as a decorative sprint, but as a recalibration of how the home holds people.
This is the moment when the home shifts from thoroughfare to destination. A place where friends linger longer, family returns, and ordinary evenings take on a sense of occasion. We are uninterested in novelty for novelty’s sake. Trends age quickly. What endures is material clarity: the gravity of stone, the irregularity of hand-blown glass, and a palette that feels at ease with winter’s quieter register.
What follows is a considered guide for hosting, gathering, and living well through the season.
the seasonal décor: pieces with presence
tonal greens, sculptural form, intentional ornament
Holiday décor should feel welcoming before it feels festive. An extension of a home’s existing language, designed to frame gathering rather than compete with it.
01. the velvet tree skirt
Gives the tree gravity. Rich, grounded, and quietly anchoring.
02. Lulu and Georgia velvet lumbar and bolster pillows
Structured softness for seating that sees conversation.
03. Fresh Handmade Grevillea and Pink Ice Protea Wreath
The season, without artifice.
04. tonal tabletop trees
the essential touch of green.
05. marbled glass ornament set
Hand-marbled with a collected feel.
06. pine cone branch ornament
An antique finish that provides the perfect amount of shine.
07. Sudha Pennathur beaded stocking
Heirloom energy from the start. Ceremony, done well.
08. L’Objet menorah
Modern form, ceremonial presence.
09. porcelain candlesticks
Classic form with festive detail
the festive table: the prelude
where the table sets the tone before the first pour.
the most compelling tables anticipate their guests. They suggest generosity, ease, and the promise of a long evening ahead.
01. L’Objet dinner plates
Designed to elevate without announcing itself.
02. star embroidered placemats
Whimsy, anchored in linen and proportion.
03. embroidered linen napkins
A small detail with lasting impact.
04. trompe-l’œil serving dish
A visual wink that earns its place at the table.
05. zara home BOROSILICATE GLASS CANDleSTICK
Lightweight, elegant, and easy to layer.
06. envelope place card holders
A gesture that signals care.
07. CB2 gold-rim coupe glasses
The first pour, properly framed.
08. stainless steel serving tray
Clean lines, endless utility.
09. heirloom brass coasters
Patina-ready from the start.
closing note
The holiday home is built slowly. Not just for display, but for dinners that run long and evenings without an exit strategy. This season favors objects chosen to belong, not perform.
