HOLIDAY DECOR I NEVER BUY! | HOLIDAY DECOR MISTAKES

[@ladyrangeline9715]

Oh FINALLY..NO SIGNAGE!!! I'm in the Midwest and the FARMHOUSE STYLE HAS PUKED ON US! when people come to my home they say I decorate so elegant...PLEASE keep giving us other options than signs and farm stuff!! LOVE YOU BOTH!

[@annemariecronen9096]

Where do you live? I'm in MN and I actually don't see nearly as much in the stores now as there used to be. That's not to say people don't still have it in their homes lol

[@hoedown175]

Come to Illinois. It’s alive and well here

[@heidigresh2743]

So tired of the industrial farmhouse buildings going up as well. Everything is just black and white. Yuk!

[@CH-bu6pu]

I'm in KS and it is still everywhere!

[@elizabethverne7650]

I am a designer in Ohio and I am so over the farmhouse that I sometimes don’t enjoy my job when someone asks for it.

[@lisagorman2480]

I found myself smiling throughout this video. I work from home so I don't have any social interaction during the day, and when I watch you during my lunch break, I feel like I'm visiting with friends. Thank you.

[@kayelle8005]

Same!

[@2bfamos]

Same here!😊

[@bernadettevanderploeg9551]

agree!

[@Rach_-wq5me]

Me too, whenever I feel like company Valentina visits my house

[@maryanncarmody5646]

100% agree with EVERY SINGLE ONE of these. For myself, the biggest take-a-way is how much EASIER it is when you keep it simple. Less stuff. Less clutter. LESS WORK. You guys hit it out of the park AGAIN. Thank you!

[@cinszins]

My grandsons, 6 and 3, will be coming to our home, for Christmas, for the first time in two years! So, I am going all out with my Christmas theme this year that I call "Corny Christmas, No Shame" 😂🤣😂 Totally Tacky!! It will include all of the "no's" on your list, with the exception of the Santa toilet cover and glitter!! The grandsons will love all the goofy Santa's, snowmen, and mismatched colored lights everywhere!! 🎅 ☃️🦌 They are only young for a short time and I want them to remember how silly and fun their Grandma's house was at Christmas!! Now, I'm off to find Douglas Fir, the singing Christmas tree! 🎶🎄🎶 Cheers!! 🥂

[@babymoon5282]

Me too. 🎉

[@copycat3553]

I agree as my kids are getting older I don't put out the little things anymore. However some things are traditional for our family. I send my son in college a picture of the count down to christmas Santa nutcracker every morning as it was his job to change every day since he was young. It's all about the memories.

[@ritatsoutsouras8538]

You go for it Granny! And you make sure you enjoy all those lovely beautiful memories you’ll make with your sweet grand sons x Much love from Sydney 🇦🇺& wishing you a lovely Christmas & Happy New year 🎉🎄🎅🏻

[@WinteryMix84]

I am smitten with your asymmetrical placement of the candles on your mantle. The dark open space it creates is stunning.

[@deniseconnors8124]

William Sonoma’s scents of their skin care products last for ages! Great stuff!

[@trishredding8009]

I agree with everything. I've gotten rid of most of my Christmas decor over the last few years and it's so liberating! The tree, mantle, and a few arrangements are so much more elegant. It's just too easy to overdo Christmas and it adds stress without even realizing it.

[@dianarios6022]

I enjoy when you two are together in a video. The connection you two have and the way ya'll bounce off one another without stepping on each other's words....love it! And yes I'm guilty of some signage over the past years, but since moving and boxing things I want to keep or donate...I am literally NO HOLIDAY SIGNAGE now! It's all gotta go! From Christmas to Easter.😂

[@oneofakindlifestyle]

Valentina having a laugh attack is the cutest most genuine, holiday joy EVER! I love these videos so much. 🥰✨ The love & jokes make my heart happy ♥️

[@jillgarcia265]

I love these two!

[@kg3753]

YES the mismatched lights drive me CRAZY! Pick one color scheme! I’m with you Jack!😊

[@cindifitzgerald6948]

You two are so fun together. Your natural and friendly presentation makes me feel like we know each other and are friends. Well done!

[@rebeccaholloway7296]

Ohhhh I love a glittery bauble!! I agree the clean up sucks and it sticks around way too long but… so shiny!!! LoL

[@terryhiltz4773]

I love you guys so much but I totally disagree! I am 65 yrs old and never experienced a decorated house until I got married! I have been adding & subtracting Christmas decor To make my house festive! I now have the perfect quality & amount that makes me happy! Have a beautiful holiday🎄

[@RR-ep6uc]

I totally agree with you. But, if people want to spend their money on little things or Christmas signs why judge them? It brings them joy and it’s their home so go for it. Just as long as they don judge me for not liking those things. Great voideo

[@mimis5407]

No one will dull my sparkle.

[@Elizabeth_Perez_4U]

Exactly Life is short…decorate your home the way you want to.

[@ErinRohlena]

I love the idea of decorating seasonally. Of course there will be a tree and a few Christmas specific things, but investing in cozy vibe winter decor like pillows and blankets makes so much sense!

[@jennifercrouse]

I love Christmas and I find it nearly impossible to restrain myself from all the cute things! But now, now I have a storage unit filled with things that make me smile. Last year I realized it was time to start purging because the sheer amount of stuff makes me groan, but I don't know where to start!

[@selenas1521]

I agree with all the things that you said. But I would say that we have small children in your home it is OK to break some/all the rules for them. They’re only little once. The house can be elegant the rest of the year. 🙂

[@curtiskassi4904]

I recently read the book "Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff" by Myquillyn Smith. She talks all about this concept of decorating for seasons using the senses (sight, Taste, touch, smell, and sound). You have backed her up with he same concepts and it blows my mind. It has literally changed the way I decorate. I agree with buying seasonal textiles--using texture fur, linen, velvet--and greenery and then adding in Holiday music, scents, and food to make it feel festive.

[@b.walker5955]

The Jack Christmastized element never disappoints. He brings such WARM LIGHT. 😁 The hand towel SO TRUE! You stand there flicking water everywhere BUT the darn towel! I got one...I can't stand those blow up yard thingys. I dream of being chauffeured in a fast get away car, and endless supply of BB's or dart gun. 🎈Available for hire.

[@diana6842]

Oh dear, those inflatables. So many neighbors around here are ditching traditional exterior Christmas lighting and going to just a yard full of giant inflatables. Then, during the daytime, they're collapsed all over the lawns just blowing in the wind. I'd love to see this trend die out and go back to traditional Christmas lights with maybe one or two other decor items.

[@b.walker5955]

@@diana6842 So glad you are like minded. Was so worried I would offend the entire HOV. So, are you saying they have to blow them up each day? 🤦‍♀I didn't know that!

[@jillgarcia265]

If you need a driver , b.walker, I volunteer 😂

[@b.walker5955]

@@jillgarcia265 It's a DATE my friend! Let's do this thing! 🤸‍♀🤸‍♀🎯

[@j-ru5527]

I could sit and watch you to talk about anything because you're so adorable when you interact together!

[@michellesc0711]

I agree with you on all of these except Christmas serving ware. I look at themed dishware the same as the giant glass ornaments and pine; it's just part of the holiday. However, I would choose more winter-themed versus explicitly Christmas prints

[@DonnaRo]

Jack was so hilarious! 😂🤣 Hearing You guys laugh together made my day!!!!🥰 Love Jack’s sweater! 😍

[@joanmarenda1455]

I love you both! Just love your humor, laughter and sincere love of each other. I really like how you, Valentina shows us how real you are. It's nice to see your dog on the couch, kiddos around the house, etc.

[@kayliewilmot]

Jack nailed it with the lights! It infuriates me when I see someone took the time to hang the lights and they’re all mismatched! 😅

[@barbaradempsey7065]

I love your videos. Yes, I admit I used to be one of those people who had cute Christmas stuff all over the house, including the bathrooms (but never a Santa toilet seat and rug duo). Over the last few years I have given away, donated or thrown out much of my collection that filled 10 totes. Now I focus on greenery, candles, music and luxe winter pillows and throws. My winter decor lasts all winter, which can be several months in New England. NO more stress over putting out of packing up stuff. Just the tree ornaments, which I have upgraded recently.

[@rachelgustafson1207]

I smiled so big at the end watching you two laugh hysterically together! 😂

[@marion_rein]

This video was so hilarious😂😂 that I saved it to show my husband when he gets home later. I don’t do the ‘cute-sy’ decor. Like you, I’ve been able to add to my silver, gold, white & copper glass bauble collection over the years. And I love my silver mercury ornaments, especially the Christmas trees. My husband on the other hand veers towards the gnomes and specifically reindeers with the comical expressions whenever we go out shopping… so I let him use 2 items in the study room this year!

[@Crstlgazer1979]

I have a set of snowmen chef plates, mugs, ornaments and a small cookie tray that l bought from Williams Sonoma ages ago, that I hope I can keep FOREVER. I love them SO MUCH, they are adorable every year and one of the best things about the holiday each winter. I look forward to pulling them out and having hot cocoa, decorating the tree and eating off of them. I am a huge fan of getting a few Christmas/Holiday serveware that you LOVE that bring you joy that can become a family tradition.

[@hazelbeers7546]

I really like the way you decorate your home. I love when Jack joins you in the videos.

[@katecarnac1440]

I love love love when you and your husband make a video together! You need your own television series ! Thanks for the laughs :)

[@surveyresearch7857]

lol. I have that exact tree shaped soap pump. It squirts the soap across the room.

[@lisalowe7679]

Oh noooooo, I embraced glitter this year ! You will love this, I actually added it to individual berries on a gold wreath. It really made a difference. They popped ! Give me a little glitter on a gold berry guys! 🌲

[@ndgrandma1818]

It’s ok! Watch Kinwoven design KZbin videos and you will be validated by Rebecca Robeson. We can love and admire Valentina and her style, but it doesn’t mean her ways are right and everyone else’s are wrong. 😊

[@bethlefebvre3502]

Love watching Valentina and her husband. Beautiful balanced.

[@Rach_-wq5me]

And no 1960’s garlands across the ceilings or paper chains, thanks for all your decoration tips for Christmas I feel so much more inspired now

[@Nickelini]

Get the seasonal china! But make it winter season more than Christmas. Snowflakes and red plaid are both lovely if you get a sophisticated version. I inherited china with pine cones that I use from November through March. It's from the 1950s and has a nice vintage feel.

[@mjbroussard66]

I bet the china is gorgeous and that is a great idea❣

[@penelopewolfe3107]

I agree especially the glitter, got it in my eyes!!!

[@kalenakai6808]

I personally love Christmas dinnerware and use it all month long in place of my regular dishes! My favorite are the smaller plates that can be used for luncheon or desserts. The prettiest ones I purchased was over a decade ago at Williams Sonoma on an after Christmas sale. The brand is Burleigh and the design is Twilight Passage. They are made in England. I use those plates through to Valentine's Day since it is a wintry scene in a pinkish red color. I also like to buy decor that can be used all through winter!

[@kerrywebb4565]

I will take a laugh any day, authenticity is not embarrassing.

[@loriphillips7139]

Totally agree about the mixed light colors. I love to watch you two laugh together.

[@britneymarsh6320]

I’m with Jack….I am not a fan of the mismatch lights!! You guys are Hilarious and had me cracking up throughout this whole video! Love you guys and thank you for the amazing tips!❤️

[@user-es9mb8wi3m]

I agree. I see white lights MIXED with color lights on bushes in the front yards in our area. Yikes! All decor must coordinate to look pretty.

[@margarett923]

Winter forest is the best scent! I get it every year and the bottles are so pretty

[@Mohotta10]

I absolutely LOVE when you do videos together!!

[@sharonconnection514]

This is probably one of my favorite videos that you guys have put together! I agree with every point you have made. The overall esthetic of a house without all the “Christmas crap” just looks and feels more high-end and sophisticated. I think the plaid dishes shown in the video at 20:22 are more of a modern and luxe Christmas vibe. Super pretty! Looking forward to the last bedroom tour! 🖤♥️🎄♥️🖤

[@bribri8042]

I’ve been noticing myself doing the same sort of habit. Things that are overly themed are typically the things that become outdated the quickest. As you mentioned, the dollar can stretch further when buying with the mind frame of functionality and the flexibility per item. When I’m drawn to something, I’m asking myself, do I like it now for just now… or is it something I’ll love 3yrs from now. I know that may still be difficult to answer, but most of the time I end up leaving the item. It’s really helped me refine my shopping and overall home.

[@RomyMacias]

You guys are SO, SO, SO sweet! I'm laughing along with you. Thanks for the smiles!

[@kittyelenbaas4088]

I am so in agreement. Thank you for pointing out what I knew but did not articulate even in my own head!

[@mirandapoole557]

No I don’t think its cheesy. I love the snowflakes patterns. I am in love with snowmen and snowflake decor! ❄️

[@annbramlett514]

Glitter lung, Jack smelling his hands, y'all are too much and I love it!

[@pamelacarter2718]

You will never talk me into getting rid of me stuffed Grinch. 😁

[@SpurgeonPerkins]

I agree about warm Christmas lights. I liked the snowflake dinner plate that looked like texture versus one with painted snowflakes. I think the former looks more sophisticated.

[@Fraangipani]

Oh my gosh, the signs!!! Thank YOU! I just can't with the signs and the quotes. Thank you for this video. I've been trying to upgrade my christmas decor and your tips make a lot of sense. It's helped me create something festive but also something I can live with.

[@lynnacierto6429]

You guys rock and such an inspiration! Happy Holidays to your family. Your videos are def binge worthy and so helpful! Keep makin more and hope you hit that 1M subscribers soon ❤️

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you Lynn!

[@spiritualcosmeticss]

Yes! Let’s help make all of Valentina’s videos go viral!

[@susiekay1950]

It may not be ‘cool’ or ‘trendy’ but I get out the Spode Christmas tree dishes every year-and just love switching out dishes for the holidays. Have my favorite two Amaryllis mugs for coffee-pull out the holiday cookbooks-and yes it’s a lot of work. But it’s beginning to feel like Christmas when those things come out of storage. No Christmas tree-but a huge poinsettia, a lighted wreath on the front door and we are set!

[@claragoforth3645]

For Christmas dinnerware I think it all depends on your living situation - start with the classic year around serve ware set and then if you have more storage and based on your family traditions I think then you can add a specific holiday/seasonal set. I wouldn’t make a hard rule on that one but it depends on your family and lifestyle.

[@Hilliarybeth]

Hahaha! You guys crack me up! Embrace the sparkle!! She who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten!!✨💖 Happy Holidays!!!

[@kathiebranton7528]

The things you purchase are all classy, not juvenile basically. I feel the exact same way. Can't do it. Red and Green everywhere is just not my style either. But some people can make it work, just not for me. I am more your style. Love it! You guys are the cutest!

[@yvonneadrian734]

I purchased new pillow covers a few a beautiful cream with texture and a few solid red quilted velvet to add just a pop of color. Then I broke down and purchased a set white dishes all from West Elm. Very happy with my non themed purchases. You two were cracking me up in this video! Jack smelling his hands.....classic!

[@melissaaton355]

I love your style! And I love glitter 😂🎄 I painted my dining wall black and my entry ceiling black❤ love love!! Merry Christmas to your family!

[@claragoforth3645]

I actually change out my tea towels in the kitchen seasonally but that is all I use to really decorate in there but I allow myself to use them! I like having something different:)

[@diana6842]

Same here. I do the Christmas kitchen towels and also the Christmas soap dispenser in there.

[@SMR88971]

I love you guys best couple ever, laughter is such a gift of life.

[@nangel270]

Agree with all except the mixed lights (sorry Jack). It’s like mixed metals - you either like it or you don’t. There has to be a balance of course, and I do not like the lights that have a bluish tone. You want a pure white and not one labelled icy (which is where you usually get into the blue tone). A bonus is that you can take down the warm lights after the holidays and leave the pure white for warm weather (on garden structures for instance). Balance the warm lighted focal points with the white focal points and/or blend them together on a tree. C’mon Jack! Give it a go haha.

[@lanashewmaker3114]

Jack is hilarious and so authentic! You two are so cute together!

[@dianeevans2708]

Yes!! I don't do the theme things of any kind for the exact reason you mentioned - storage. Oh the glitter - it's even on Christmas cards. I do the glitter test - if I touch it and my hand has glitter on it, it doesn't come home. Such great suggestions. I'd rather put my money into high quality garlands and more winter staple items than strictly Christmas stuff.

[@bellacottages6106]

Two years ago I bought the Sur La Table - Holly And Pine Dinner Plates, and these are Handcrafted in Italy, vintage-inspired flair to the design beautiful and are timeless, yes buy a beautiful classic set and you will not regret, because you can design and do so much with them, Sur La Table, Williams Sonoma -.Woodland Berry Dinner Plates are also classic, love your videos, I have learned so much from all of them, you and Jack are great and are my favor couple, thank you for bring us all these wonderful videos, xo

[@glgardener4972]

I agree with you 100%. Other than our Christmas trees all our "Christmas decor" is winter decor: lots of greens and natural things like real paper white bulbs. And we leave it up for at least 2 months(Dec and January) as we have festive gatherings in January too. Now dishes: I do have a wintery greens set from Spode that I use all winter long and purchased some red plates and bowls from Crate & Barrel several years ago that make up a nice casual table. I love table scaping so that is what I enjoy making look special. You two are a hoot. I would love to know what and where you went in Europe and what took you there. It would make an interesting video.

[@kimnolan4084]

I put my stuff up more mid-December and leave it up for the full 12 days of Christmas! I then use the "little-ing" technique to put it all away. We get a real tree so that goes first, but I love your idea of going more "winter" than glitzy holiday....all warm lights except in the basement family room, where I have a snowy winter theme and a white tree that is all about snow and ice!! I am guilty of the pillow things (love me some tartan plaid), but have switched to pillow covers and changing those instead of whole separate pillows. I have my great grandmother's china and use it...I use a christmas-y charger and pull out my fancier silverware....but I too am loving those Ralph Lauren plaid plates. Lastly, it is so nice to see a couple doing Christmas decor together. It's pretty much a one woman Christmas prep at my house!! (And the laughing fits are hilarious ...our family does the same thing. good for the soul!)

[@momlisette7224]

I just finished teaching my husband about the different shade of white lights on the tree and I totally AGREE

[@lisalowe7679]

Yes to the Fur pillows. I agree

[@JSCDR]

The ending lol. Pull it together woman. That laugh. Ahhh made me laugh and cry at the same time. Had to rewind to watch again. This one was a lot of fun.

[@karinnewman345]

Loved this video. Jack had me in stitches. I was rolling and crying 😂😅. How did you make it through the soap and towel segments? And no no to Santa on the toilet and holiday towels, rugs etc.

[@EAJurk]

Ok, so this year I decorated with all of my things but the signage and WHOAH how much more elevated my house looked! Game changer

[@ninak8506]

I love that you two laugh together & Valentina's laugh attack 😂 joy joy

[@patriciahough3111]

Plates for the holidays is great! I have the Plymouth set for fall and Thanksgiving. My daughter has a Williams Sonoma Christmas set and the Christmas tree plate. It's such fun!

[@michellelee1123]

I’ve been buying winter forest for the last couple of years. I love it!

[@jillgarcia265]

Oh me too - those Williams Sonoma sets are my treat from me to me for each season and they smell great! Even the dish soap makes me feel special rinsing dishes.

[@Moshiya0500]

I smell my hands after washing them too!! 😂😂

[@HouseofValentina]

That's hilarious!

[@rneustel388]

I used to work at a huge florist in Little Rock, Arkansas, and we did all the decorating plus gifts. We used to complain about when you’d blow your nose, it would be full of glitter!

[@lananorris7058]

So now I have to purge. I didn’t realize how much signage I had for Christmas! Oh my! It’s gotta go! I have been influenced by both of you and our space is looking so much better! The cozy fur blankets have become one of my favs! I can now pronounce boucle correctly! 🤣 Love your laughter and your videos together! So much fun!

[@sarahgraven]

I’m so glad you guys mentioned glitter! I love how pretty it looks in some situations, but I hate getting it everywhere. I once got a gift bag that had glitter on the outside and they dumped some on the inside. It was from a young person and they thought it was so wonderful. So of coarse I played along, but I was devastated at how my carpet looked! And my skin and hair and clothes! 🤣😂

[@amandamorgan7626]

Great topic, loved all your no’s. We have a Christmas cup each and one plate with a majestic stag on it for mince pies. The less things to sore away as possible and still make the house look festive and inviting is the way to go 🎉

[@karenschmoutz6785]

I purchased Lenox’s ‘Winter Greeting’ china pattern dinner plates for my mother about 22 years ago because she never had wedding china or crystal. They had a small home wedding in 1953 and she always missed not havng special, real china. She and my late father loved it! Over the years we’ve added pieces that are most useful for us to the set, and every Chistmas I set 3 long tables for a dinner party we give annually. Those birds are gorgeous and the tables are so elegant! Yes, we do have to store it-I use zippered china packs-but it’s so very much worth the time, effort, and expense for the pleasure it brings to so many. Terrific video!! I also don’t like the bathroom holiday stuff except I don’t mnd a towel or two-and we Do use them.

[@arlenegibson9158]

You guys are having way to much fun. I love it. You both have such awesome personalities. You'd be fun friends to have.

[@florinadsouza8009]

You two are such a fun funny couple, love watching your videos only to see you both having such a good fun times together. ❤

[@mireyaharo6977]

Like always you guys are a blast I love these holiday videos so much fun you guys are the sweetest couple 🤗

[@CyndiGarguilo]

I’d like to see how you do your outdoor decorating!!

[@DriaStella]

I do the same as you. I have vases throughout the house of fresh pine from my yard that I keep all winter. The only Xmas decor I put up is two trees and two wreaths. I love keeping the fresh greens all winter in the house!

[@dianamartinez8861]

You two are so cute! Love when you do videos together ❤

[@alexissmithmacklinphd7292]

I'm so with Jack on the lights!

[@andrearoberts2776]

This video made me laugh, you two are a hoot! I enjoyed watching. I was on the fence about Christmas dishes. Then I found a set of 20 beautiful classic plaid dinner plates in perfect condition at a thrift store for $20.00. They add a touch of holiday flair to my all white everyday dishes. Love them.

[@JWartsy]

Love this Video! Valentina was literally cry-laughing when Jack smelled his hands 😂😂! I am not into traditional Xmas decor but my husband loves it…it reminds him of his childhood so we alternate the years of traditional vs modern. I have to admit I love Xmas serveware…especially from Pottery Barn. Also one year I went gnome crazy for my sons room and bought the gnome pillows, ornaments and everything from Pottery Barn….they make me break all my rules! 😅

[@sweetneverbitter6109]

I love when the two of you are in the vids. Oh & Landen too! 😃

[@nancywalts1217]

Y’all just crack me up! Jack always adds a little spice to the video. 😊

[@dianeegbert6119]

You two are so cute! Love it! Agree and not sure how to get rid of some traditions and memories to simplify.

[@AlexanderGarcia-cy3km]

I agree with you on almost everything. I've made the mistake of buying too many themed serverware. I find that investing the money in seasonal table linens/napkins make a big impact. Also its easier to store. I've really enjoyed watching your holiday videos and looking forward to seeing more!

[@AndersonStreet311]

I think I prefer cool white Christmas and fairy lights as I live in the southern hemisphere - we have our Christmas into summer cool tones look natural ❤

[@g.970]

I simplified this year and it was so freeing. I still have too much stuff but I’m purging after the holidays. This year I did the faux fur the boule pillows too and love that I can keep them put all winter. I also only did one tree this year. I usually do four. I just did simple ornaments instead of all my Radko ones. Again….simple, easy and much less pressure. I think it might be time for a Christmas decor garage sale

[@2mickj]

I absolutely love walking & driving around neighborhoods looking at all the beautiful lights but we have a long tradition to find the “tackiest display.” It could be a half burnt out strand hanging off a tree or anything that provides a huge Ho Ho Ho.🎅🏻 Granted there is always an ‘A’ effort but sometimes you just gotta laugh & whisper, Bless their hearts. 😉

[@stephaniegarcia5612]

Both of you together just make me laugh. thank you!

[@middlebury65]

in 1968 I received a wedding gift of knitted toilet seat cover and rug to match. Thank god we were moving away so I didn't have to keep it.

[@NitaDent]

Always enjoy your videos. Enjoyed watching this one, was really funny to me and related (and agreed with) EVERYTHING you guys said. And Jack... I am with you on the mismatched lights. I have OCD tendencies and this really makes me cringe. Merry Christmas!

[@carolblagg3859]

You two are so cute! Love ❤️ how you laugh together ❤️