I love setting the scene with Holiday Décor. These winter decorations make the house feel cozy and warm when it’s cold outside. Added bonus, with all the fresh fir and citrus, it makes everything smell good too. I like using seasonal ingredients as Holiday Décor while they await their turn to be the kitchen stars in an eventual recipe. Oranges are Holiday Décor in the winter along with berries, and your more traditional holly and pointsettias. Sometimes you want winter, but not Christmas. Marc and I both have December birthdays, so I try to keep some décor around that’s not red and green. Look for satsuma oranges with leaves at your local grocery. Sometimes florists have them too, believe it or not. Pile them on a platter that’s simple, or offers color contrast. Add a vertical element with a small vase of twigs or berries. It’s simple and best of all, it’s a very thrifty way to decorate, since it’s edible. Most of the year, my Swedish horse is full of lemons. They’re bright and happy. But it’s fun to change things up. This year, I emptied out the lemons and replaced them with pine cones, all of which were … Continue reading →