The wait is over… welcome to my 2020 Nordic holiday oasis. You’re probably familiar with my 2019 and 2018 holiday home tours, so I obviously have to keep the tradition alive! As a decor lover who’s been collecting ornaments and holiday items for almost ten years, the holidays are usually a time where I go all out with my decorations, and this time around is no different.

This year, I went with neutral, Nordic-inspired decor from Gluckstein Home, with pops of brown, gold, silver and warm wood tones throughout. My pre-lit flocked tree pretty much speaks for itself, but I’m sharing some of my best tips and tricks for decorating below! And I must say… it is soooo pretty when it’s lit!

Choose a few cohesive theme colours

It’s important to stick to a few solid colours to lay the groundwork for your theme, and accentuate those colours with your neutrals and greenery with the rest of your decor.

Add a neutral garland

Last year, I created my own DIY wooden bead garland, and it’s been my favourite garland to date. It’s subtle enough that it doesn’t distract from the ornaments, yet the tones of the wood pop perfectly against my flocked tree. Highly recommend making one yourself!

Mix up your ornaments

It’s also a good idea to mix up your ornaments! I always buy at least two to three special ornaments a year. That way, my tree is a little different every year, but it has meaningful keepsakes scattered throughout. I also like to mix up the textures of the ornaments. Feel free to mix metallics, pearls, mattes and sparkly ornaments.

This sitting dear paired with this Nordic snow globe makes me smile every time I see it! They’re sitting pretty in my buffet cabinet, and the lights from the tree make them sparkle even more.

Big Glitter House: GlucksteinHome, discontinued; Glitter Church: The Cross; Trees: Homesense & Walmart

It wouldn’t be the holidays at Linnea’s without a holiday village! I no longer have my console table where I used to style the village, so this year, I decided to take it to my floating shelves, and I love the result.

However you’re decorating this year, I hope you find these tips useful. There are so many beautiful decor options to choose from right here in Canada, so always take a look locally first!