There’s this delicious moment every year when the childlike wonder of Christmas comes rushing back — the sparkle, the anticipation, the feeling that something extraordinary is about to happen. And in this room? Oh my goodness… it hits the second you walk in. I’m talking full-body eeeekkkk!! levels of excitement. This space…
V’s Family’s Greek Cheese Pies
This Christmas Room Will Make You Believe in Magic Again
Jack’s Turkey Rub
V’s & Sister’s Easy Eat Every Single One Apple Pastry
Why Your Thanksgiving Will Be 10x Easier With These Chic Tools
Thanksgiving is one of those glorious, golden days that fills the whole house with warmth — the clatter of pans, the scent of herbs and butter in the air, and the low hum of people you love drifting in and out of the kitchen “just to check on things.” It’s cozy, chaotic,…
A Touch of Red to Celebrate
I keep looking at it… the living room. It’s decked out in red this year which was never my intention. It’s my sister’s fault and the internet… two powerful influences in my daily life who keep feeding me the color… RED! While decorating my sister’s home for the holidays last week I…
V’s Famous & Festive Pancake Donuts
Baking Season Is Here — and I’ve Got the Essentials Right now (& for the rest of the Year!)
Baking season is here, and honestly, is there anything better? The smell of cinnamon, sugar, and fresh-baked cookies drifting through the house is pure Christmas magic. It’s the season when ovens stay warm, butter is always soft, and there’s just something sweet waiting around every corner. I’m a firm believer that there should always be cookies or treats…
She Has Christmas in Her Heart
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…