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The most wonderful time of the year is here, and it’s time to transform your home at Le Montreaux apartments in Austin into a festive wonderland!
Our ultimate guide to Christmas and Hanukkah decorating is packed with cheerful ideas that will fill your spaces with holiday spirit. Whether you’re draping glimmering lights on your tree, adorning your front door with a vibrant wreath, or creating a cozy atmosphere in every single corner, our tips will help you enjoy and make your home sparkle this season.
Holiday decor doesn’t have to break the bank or consume your precious time. We've curated a collection of delightful ideas that utilize small, budget-friendly decorations and clever furniture arrangements. So, you can curate the enchanting Christmas atmosphere you’ve always dreamed of without emptying your wallet!
Happy decorating!
- Infuse your home with a relaxing Scandinavian charm using a tight palette of red and white (with a hint of greenery from the tree) that inspires warmth and coziness in this lovely Utah home.
- Why stick to the traditional red and green? Embrace a pastel palette with lighter hues—think pretty pinks, delightful blues, and soft yellows that maintain a festive spirit.
- How adorable is this little tree? A vintage candy box perfectly serves as its stand, or for a fun twist, try a cookie tin for added charm!
- Add a sprinkle of cheer to your curtains by simply threading ribbons through Shiny Brites and tying them in a festive pattern.
- Drape an oversized garland across a headboard to add instant holiday cheer, swapping out accent pillows for plaid patterns to ramp up the festive ambiance.
- Craft your own enchanting garland using dried navel and blood oranges, twine, and decorative hooks—a zesty addition to your holiday decor!
- Sprinkle some Christmas cheer in your kitchen with a small wreath elegantly hanging from the window to remind you of the magic of the season while you cook and clean.
- Count down the days until Santa’s arrival with an adorable, neutral-toned advent calendar made from brown craft paper. It's sweet and simple!
- Transform the vibe of your space! A towering garland that reaches from floor to ceiling enhances the height of this cozy stone fireplace, creating an airy atmosphere.
- Make your front door sing with charm! Create these festive "bells" using mini-bundt pans and molds, complete with ornaments for clappers—finish with a bow and greenery for festive flair.
- Infuse nostalgia and warmth into your living area with a sparse alpine balsam fir in an antique copper pot, complete with bird ornaments and dried-orange garland for an organic touch.
- Incorporate non-seasonal items in festive colors to elevate every nook of your home—think coolers and camp lanterns that can seamlessly bring in holiday flair!
- Gather your family’s favorite Saint Nicks! Start collecting these charming figurines. They'll create a delightful, mismatched display atop your mantel or bureau.
- Host joyful crafting sessions around the dining table, creating “trees” from Styrofoam cones wrapped in baker's twine and topped with star cookie cutters.
- A well-placed wreath and a few holiday decor items are just the right touch to make your kitchen feel merry and bright!
- Don't forget to illuminate every corner of your home! A simple string of garland can even turn your bathroom into a merry escape.
- Bring back memories and warmth by stringing together old winter mittens—this delightful craft is perfect for kids’ rooms!
- So, gather your loved ones, heat up some hot cocoa, and let’s deck the halls with joy and laughter this holiday season!
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Welcome to 2021! If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to get your apartment in Austin, TX, a little more organized and welcoming, our January blogs are for you!
Starting a new year gives us every reason to toss the past behind us and focus forward on the good things in life. With so many of us spending more time at home, this may be the best resolution to put at the top of your list!
We have just walked through our apartment at Le Montreaux and used that tour to develop our own list of how we will start the process, today! On behalf of our entire team, we wish you the best of success in streamlining and organizing your apartment this month!
Happy New Year!
Welcome Home!
We all know about ‘first impressions.’ How’s yours … as friends and family walk in the door. Shoes on the floor, coats hanging off the edge of the closet door? Perhaps your plant has seen better days? To get started on your new resolution, go outside, and then walk in and take a visual inventory. If you are pleased with what you see, fabulous! You are on your way.
If not, time to tidy up the entry. And that does not mean just throw everything in the closet. It will be there when you need to repeat that habit the next time. Maybe it’s time to donate a few jackets to the local thrift shop. Perhaps you need a small bench for the variety of shoes and boots? Whatever you can do to make that closet purposeful and not a holding tank will be a super first step to getting your entry welcoming and clutter-free.
A Kitchen is for Cooking
Are your countertops cluttered with unread mail or perhaps missing bills? Has your kitchen table become a mailbox holding ground? One of the fastest habits to break that will bring the purpose of your kitchen back to work is tossing your mail or various stacks of paper where they belong -before you land in the kitchen.
We have added a new and colorful basket right by the entry of our apartment. When we come home, we stop and assess the mail at the entrance to our home. Bills go in one pile, the useful paper goods (like our favorite magazines) go to into the basket for further review, and all other unwanted materials go directly into the trash which is conveniently located under our sink in the kitchen!
Our neighbors did it differently – yet their system works. They bought several rectangle baskets, labeled them, and placed them on a shelf. Bills into one bin, cards and other personal items in another, and junk mail in the final basket for review or removal when time allows. They also finally convinced us to go to online billing and contact the publisher of unwanted magazines to remove our name from their list.
Bedrooms are for Sleeping
There’s a favorite chair in our bedroom that brings back endless memories of family time gone by. Prior to our reorganizing spree, you could not see it as it turned into a “clothing catcher” of all sorts. Today, it proudly sits awaiting our return to enjoy some quiet time with a good book. The piles of clothing now have their own designated space. They are either placed on hangers (we bought quite a few for a great value) or live in a hamper to await laundry day.
Stay tuned to our next blog later this month for more top tips on how to organize your apartment in 2021!
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1. Bring the Comfort
A sofa is the main piece to any living room, so why not make it stand out? Adding high-quality throw pillows that make a statement is a simple way to make your living room pop. Try playing with textures and stitching to find the perfect match for your space!
Sites like Wayfair.com and Pier1.com have beautiful, affordable options in all shapes and sizes. Pair your pillows along with a soft, cozy blanket that carries the same color themes and voila, your living room is transformed!
2. Add Some Borders
Prints and posters are an easy way to get our favorite art into our homes at an affordable price. However, most people leave their pictures unframed, instead tacking them up wherever is accessible in the moving craze – not to be touched again unless they fall down.
Unframed prints look unfinished. Adding a simple frame can really transform your picture – making that Monet poster from the museum actually look worthy of Monet! Take the time to measure your piece and go out and get a frame. It’s worth it!
3. Make it Match
Investing in a spice tower can really beautify your kitchen countertops and drawers to get rid of unwanted clutter. No more random jars with mismatched labels! Some spice racks even come with free refills, like this one on Amazon which refills for five years! Cooking will be more fun, too!
4. Go Green
House plants bring life into your space, but only if they’re still alive! Succulents make great house plants as they require little care and there are so many varieties.
Did you know you can buy plants from Amazon.com? Check out this 20 pack of succulents for only $40.00! You can decorate the whole house with this collection.
5. Bathe in Style
A beautiful shower curtain can transform your bathroom from something drab to something fab. Check out these options from Wayfair.com to bring your space up a notch!
So there you have it! Five easy tips to liven up your apartment that don’t require anything other than an online order. Happy shopping!
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