It’s past midnight, so technically it’s Friday while I write this. We have a festive day awaiting us on the other side of a quick sleep… but all I can think about is sipping the last of my spiked mulled cider sitting next to me in the cutest etched glass stemware and…
Our Christmas Decor Guide for 2025
It’s our absolute favorite time of year here at House of Valentina — Christmas! This is when the whole house gets dressed up in its holiday best and everything just feels a little more enchanted. The scents of balsam and cookies fill the air, the classic holiday music is playing (usually thanks…
The Garland Trick Everyone’s Copying This Christmas (and Why It Looks So Expensive)
Garland is one of the most powerful ways to add instant character and beauty to a space. It softens the edges of architecture, frames a room with warmth, and brings that touch of natural luxury that makes everything feel alive. I love draping it everywhere — over the fireplace, around doorframes, up…
V’s Snickerdoodle Recipe
She has the Festive Spirit
The mood today? Festive! We are going absolutely crazy this season and having the best time decorating every inch of our home and that of as many people who will let us in! Haha! It’s such a fun time of year to enjoy playing every favorite holiday movie from Holiday Inn to…
Our Bedroom Is Officially Christmas-Ready (and It Might Be My Favorite Yet!)
It’s here! The official start of Christmas decorating has begun at the House of Valentina — and, as always, we’re starting right where the magic begins and ends each day: the bedroom. There’s just something about waking up to twinkling lights and falling asleep surrounded by a little sparkle that makes the…
Why Everyone’s Obsessed with Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor This Year
If your feed looks like it’s been dipped in tartan and velvet lately, you’re not alone. The Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic is an extremely popular holiday decor look this year — and honestly, I completely understand why. It’s that perfect mix of nostalgia, luxury, and coziness that makes you want to pour a glass…
Musings on the Festive Season
Happy Friday and Happy Halloween! There. I said and and now I am officially ready to start the festive season!! Aren’t you?? All I can think about is celebrating, gathering, and creating special memories! I can’t wait to set the table and pull out the china and the champagne flutes and wear…
The Most Stunning Christmas Trees of the Season—#2 Stopped Me in My Tracks!
Whether you’ve got one tree or… eight (no judgment here!), we can all agree that the Christmas tree is the star of holiday decor. It’s the one that gets the prime real estate in your living room, shows up in every family photo, and—let’s be honest—steals the show on Christmas morning while everyone’s still…
Your Home Deserves to Smell This Good: The Most Addictive Christmas Candles Ever
There’s just something irresistibly magical about the holidays, isn’t there? The glow of twinkle lights, the scent of pine in the air, and that feeling that anything is possible (even if your to-do list says otherwise). And while I may not be able to bake gingerbread or wrap gifts in every room—believe me, I’ve tried—I can make the…
For The Girl Who Has All the Best Movies in Her Watched List
Wow. What a week! We are officially a breath away from the holidays being in full gear and we are SO here for it! I was thinking about movies that match our mood… because I’ve pretty much got my tv on Christmas movies 24/7 but I took a brief break to watch…
The Classic Modern Look I’m Craving Right Now
Classic Modern is perfect for those of us who are so over chasing trends. It’s a style that feels grounded, elegant, and real—a space where you can light a fire, pour a glass of champagne, and know that everything around you will still look effortlessly beautiful ten years from now. Lately, this look has…