After the year we have all spent in fear, frustration, and anxiety, there is nothing like decorating your house for the holidays and filling up the house with the smell of hot fresh baked cookies to cheer us up. The act of decorating and giving the house a makeover, even if it’s temporary, is therapeutic to many people. Not only does it take your mind off, constantly worrying about something, but it also gives you the opportunity to celebrate, decompress, and relax. For both people who felt like the year flew by, and those who felt like it has been the longest year they had ever had to go through, decorating your house for Christmas is the perfect chance to change your mood to feel the holiday spirit lift you up. We are here with some classic and new ideas to help you in turning your house into a cosy, dreamy oasis.

Candles

When winter calls, it is time for holidays to follow. Since we have been already stuck at home due to the global situation, you might not feel any difference or “the holiday spirit” this year. But this can all change with just the right tweaks. There is nothing that screams Christmas more than filling the house with pretty, and hopefully scented, candles. Not only do candles provide a real sense of warmth to your house, but with the right scent, they can also reduce anxiety and stress levels. You can pick a group of pillar candles for decoration and a few scented candles for making your house smell like vanilla, jasmine, or lavender.

Buy new bedding

You are probably tired of the same old bedding you’ve had for a while now, and what could be a better time to get new sheets and bedding more than Christmas? Instead of settling for traditional, and classic plain and patterned sheets, there are new customized sheets where you can choose your own print, text, and colour to match your bed sheets with your mood, personality, or aesthetic. Remodelling enthusiasts from visionbedding.com/ say that it’s possible to choose the closest picture that makes you feel the holiday’s spirit and print it out. This can also make the perfect personalized gift for friends, family members, or your significant other. New sheets that you have personally chosen what they look like can turn your whole bedroom around to be the perfect holiday sanctuary.

The bar cart

If you have already liked the idea of a bar cart and were planning to do it, yet you have not gotten around to it, this is the perfect time for you. The holiday season is the perfect time to set up a bar cart that is full of liquor favourites and cocktail essentials. Even if you don’t have the luxury to throw a party for the whole entourage of family and friends, you can still have a small gathering of people you are living with or your small circle, only if you are sure that you have all tested negative. A bar cart can serve as the perfect welcoming arms for guests. It’s an open invitation to help themselves out and make themselves home.

Switch up your Art

If you have had the same Christmas tree and decoration for two years in a row, it is time to mix things up. However, if you hold your decorations dearly to your heart and you don’t want to give up on anything, you can still add a few elements that will add a new touch to your decoration game without having to give up the old decorations. On the other hand, if you want a full makeover with new decorations, trees, and food recipes to keep yourself busy, then this is your perfect chance to find new ideas and try them out. It is not about the colourful prints, the bright shades, and the cosy décor, but the act of decorating itself can soothe your anxiety and keep your mind busy from your worries, even if it is for a few hours. The sense of accomplishment you get after taking a satisfying look around you is enough to make you feel ready for celebrations.

We have all had different plans for the holidays. Some people were even planning to travel before the hit of the  Coronavirus new wave. Other people were planning to have huge parties where they can surround themselves with all their loved ones. While the global situation might be extremely tough and anxiety-inducing for many people, it’s still not enough of a reason to stop all celebrations together. Even if you are in lockdown and can’t invite or meet anyone, you can still do the makeover of your dream to cheer yourself up during these tough times.