Festive & Fuss-Free

MISS MUSTARD SEED USES NATURAL AND HOMEMADE PIECES TO KEEP HER YEAR-ROUND COLOR PALETTE LOOKING FESTIVE FOR CHRISTMAS.

- Kristin Dowding

IF YOU’RE ALREADY STARTING TO STRESS ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS, do away with an explosion of Christmas décor in your home and, instead, opt for a simpler and more relaxed look. Blogger Marian Parsons of Miss Mustard Seed skillfully exemplifies this concept in her former Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, home, which she filled with simple touches that infuse the home with the holiday spirit. “I don’t like to decorate for the holidays in a way that’s fussy or in your face,” says Marian. “I like to add hints of the season through fresh greenery and handmade touches.”

DREAMING OF A BLUE-AND-WHITE CHRISTMAS