Virginia Holiday Decor: The Homestead
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and it is time to start thinking about your home's holiday decor. For some classic Virginia holiday decor, we turned to The Homestead Resort, one of Virginia's most acclaimed hotels. This luxury hotel, famed for its grand holiday decorations, is the perfect place to find inspiration for your own holiday decorating.
Many of The Homestead's holiday decorating ideas can be transferred to your home, giving your holiday decor some of the elegance and comfort that The Homestead is famous for. Check out The Homestead's classic take on Virginia holiday decor:
Dining
The table is a key part of the holiday season. It is where family and friends gather, where delicious home cooking is enjoyed, where blessings, laughter, and love are shared. Welcome your loved ones with a beautiful, thoughtful holiday table design.
If weather permits, many families chose to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner outdoors. This light and airy setup on The Homestead patio takes full advantage of nature's beauty.
Photo: The Homestead
The cream-colored table clothes, muted chair coverings, and sparkling glasses add elegance without distracting from the abundant natural beauty of Virginia's mountains. Small flower arrangements in warm colors lend a holiday feel without being too obstructive.
For a more formal, indoor setting, check out one of The Homestead's stunning indoor dining rooms.
Photo: The Homestead
A black and white color scheme is a creative, elegant alternative to traditional holiday colors. If you have a large party, consider using a few smaller round tables, instead of one long table. This creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere that easily facilitates conversations. White tablecloths are always elegant, and small lamps are a great alternative to candles.
Unique Little Touches
The Homestead does hospitality well. Even the smallest aspects of the hotel are specifically designed for comfort and luxury, offering pleasant surprises at every turn. This holiday season, welcome your guests with little details that are guaranteed to delight.
Photo: The Homestead
Surprise your guest with a delicious wine and cheese tray before dinner. Pair local or imported cheeses with several different kinds of wine. Serve alongside grapes or berries, crackers, and a small bowl of mixed nuts.
For a more kid-friendly snack, check out these adorable s'more kits.
Photo: The Homestead
Kids and adults alike will delight in these dessert boxes. The idea could be adapted for many other desserts, such as Christmas cookies with small jars of icing and sprinkles.
Grand Greenery
The Homestead takes full advantage of Virginia's abundant greenery. Fresh evergreen garlands are timelessly elegant, especially when wrapped around the white columns that are so common in Virginia architecture.
Garlands are perfect for indoor and outdoor decoration. When adorning the outside of your house, twine twinkling white lights through the garland for a festive effect.
Photo: The Homestead
Happy Thanksgiving to all, and here's to a wonderful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and beautiful design!
