Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays!

Simple Steps to Create Holiday Cheer

Let’s walk through practical, simple ways to get your home—and your heart—ready for a season that feels peaceful instead of panicked!

Designate a Central Wrapping Area

Choose a single area in your home for gift storage and wrapping. It could be the basement bedroom that never gets used, the laundry room, or even the office! This will help you keep everything organized and in one place.

Create a Wrapping Kit

Gather all the supplies and tools you’ll need to wrap efficiently and effortlessly. Here’s what you should include:

• Wrapping paper: Stand it upright in a tall basket.

• Ribbon and tags: Use clear shoe pockets on the door.

• Tape, scissors, and pens: Attach a magnetic strip inside the door.

  
  

Make sure to tell the whole family about this setup! This way, they can help without asking, “Where’s the…?” every five minutes.

Organize Your Decorations

Group Decorations by Room

Keep your decorations organized by grouping them according to the room they belong in. For example, store living room lights in one labeled pouch and dining-table linens in another. When it’s time to decorate, you can grab only what you need!

Pro Tip: Snap a quick photo as you finish each vignette. Next year, you’ll recreate the look in half the time!

Prepare for Guests

Create a “Guest Overflow” Drawer

Clear one drawer or basket for “guest overflow.” Stock it with spare chargers, cozy throw blankets and pillows, travel-size toiletries, and bottled waters. When company calls last-minute, you’re already prepped instead of scrambling!

Daily Micro-Resets

Set a Timer for Daily Clean-Up

At the end of each day, set a timer and make it a game! Return stray ornaments, flatten gift boxes for recycling, wipe the cocoa ring off the counter, and start a load of laundry. These micro-resets prevent the post-Christmas avalanche in January!

Mark Your Calendar

Plan for “Undeck the Halls Day”

Mark your calendar for “Undeck the Halls Day.” Knowing there’s an end date makes the glitter chaos feel temporary—and totally worth it! Hint: our team can also take care of that for you, so you can enjoy the season a little longer while we clean up the messes! 😉

Breathe Easy This Holiday Season

This Christmas, give yourself the gift of breathing room! A few intentional systems and planning mean more time snuggling by the fire and less time hunting for the star that goes on top of the Christmas tree.

If the thought of tackling it solo feels overwhelming, let’s chat! During a quick call, we can create a strategy that fits your home, your schedule, and your holiday dreams. Ready to trade stress for sparkle? Visit www.theloveoforder.com to book your complimentary consultation call. I can’t wait to help your season shine!