For many of us, the Christmas season is the ideal time to create cozy corners in our homes. After enjoying a hearty dinner, there is nothing quite as relaxing as gathering by a fireplace, surrounded by cheerful, festive decor.
Jennifer Aniston has created the ultimate cozy, festive area in her home by combining three essential holiday elements: a Christmas tree, a wood-burning fireplace, and a selection of stockings.
We admire how Aniston has positioned her stockings (much like this beautiful piece from Target) directly against the blocks of firewood, offering an ingenious alternative idea of where to hang stockings without a mantel. The natural warmth from the fire perfectly complements the soft texture of the stockings, resulting in a cohesive and inviting section of the living space.
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Evoking the understated elegance Jennifer Aniston brings to her home, this 21-inch stocking in soft cream and green plaid is finished with playful green pompoms. Made from recycled cotton, it’s perfect for small gifts and effortlessly hangs wherever you want to add a touch of timeless holiday charm.
For a fresh twist on holiday decorating, channel Jennifer Aniston’s personalized tree by styling it with her Lolavie Haircare products as chic, unexpected ornaments. Available at Target, they offer a stylish and savvy way to elevate your tree with a touch of celebrity-inspired flair.
Bring effortless, timeless elegance to your mantel with this cream cable-knit stocking, topped with a plush white faux-fur cuff for a cozy yet sophisticated look. Ideal for hanging on a fireplace, it arrives ready to display and fill with festive treats.
Illuminate your holiday season with these classic warm-white Christmas lights, perfect for dressing your tree with effortless charm. Featuring 300 incandescent bulbs across two connectable strands, they cast a soft, inviting glow that enhances your ornaments without overpowering them.
Add a touch of understated glamour to your Christmas tree with the Braided Brass Frame Ornament, a bestseller that exudes timeless elegance. Featuring intricate detailing and a gleaming brass finish, this sophisticated piece includes a glass panel to showcase your most cherished photos.
Add effortless layered elegance to your tree with this set of six winter white ornaments. The boxed set features six ball ornaments in two sizes, showcasing three glittery, iridescent textures, each finished with twine for a hint of natural warmth. Coordinating without being identical, the white and metallic glass ornaments bring a subtle, wintry glamour to your tree.
Furthermore, her tree brings sparkle and lush greenery to the room, thanks to its full, voluminous branches, twinkling white lights, and multi-colored ornaments. Above all, the entire arrangement is a superb illustration of how using varied textures can make any room look visually captivating for the holidays.
Classic Christmas decorations like those chosen by Aniston possess the power to move beyond fleeting interior trends and look equally wonderful every December – because, as is often the case, future design inspiration is rooted in the past. Elizabeth Marshall, a Christmas trend expert from Hillier Garden Centres, confirms this sentiment.
'This winter, we’ll be seeing a strong focus on golds, metallics, and deep, rich colors, reflecting a very luxurious yet traditional approach to festive décor with bold elements sprinkled throughout. Gold is beautifully complemented by dark and rich hues, such as pomegranate, teal, plum, and deep greens, all of which combine to form a timeless and nostalgic palette. These sophisticated shades instantly invite warmth and elegance into the room while stirring a comforting sense of nostalgia for Christmases past,' Marshall explains.
The best place to begin (aside from hanging your stockings) is with the Christmas tree, a centerpiece evident in Aniston's living space. 'The focal point of the Classic Christmas set-up is, of course, the tree!
Whether you choose a real or an artificial one, the crucial step is finding the perfect tree that fits your space impeccably and instantly creates that necessary sense of festive grandeur,' Marshall advises. '
A truly classic tree is defined by its ornaments, so carefully choose baubles and decorations that carry both sentiment and class. Glass baubles rich in reds, greens, and golds are synonymous with Classic Christmas, paired with a traditional star or an elegant angel at the very top of the tree to beautifully bring the timeless look together.'
