Merry & Magical

4 ELEMENTS FOR CREATING AN ENCHANTING AND COZY CHRISTMAS LOOK.

- Margie Monin Dombrowski

THE HOLIDAY DÉCOR OF THIS BRICK-FRONT HOME IN WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA, is a perfect balance of charming, cozy and elegant. This home belongs to Jenni Holmes of the Dear Lillie blog and studio; her husband, Jonathan; and their two daughters, Lillian and Lorelei. It shows that you don’t need a total makeover to create a little holiday magic. Use these tips to inspire you to make your home feel festive and nostalgic with an effortless flair

NEUTRAL

“My overall style is traditional with a little bit of a twist,” Jenni explains. To keep her look versatile from season to season and year to year, she sticks with a neutral and monochromatic color scheme. “Most rooms have a relatively neutral base with creams, grays, blacks, navy or chocolate brown, so I can easily mix things up seasonally. If I want to bring in different colors for Christmas, summer or fall, it’s easy to do that.”