There is a specific feeling that hits right after the last ornament is packed away.
You know the one. You look around your living room, and suddenly, without the twinkle lights and the greenery, everything feels a little… empty. A little dark. Maybe even a little cold.
But here is the secret: January doesn’t have to be the "sad" month for home decor. In fact, we like to think of it as the ultimate fresh start. It’s the perfect time to transition your space from "Holiday Chaos" to "Winter Sanctuary."
Here are four simple ways to reset your home for the new year—keeping all the cozy vibes, but leaving the clutter behind.
1. The "Deep Breath" Declutter
Before you start styling, take advantage of the empty space. When the Christmas tree comes down, it usually reveals dust bunnies that have been hiding since November.
Take an hour to do a "clean sweep." Wipe down the baseboards, dust the mantles, and vacuum the corners. There is nothing quite like the feeling of a physically clean space to help clear your mind for the new year.
Scent Pairing: This is the perfect time to switch your home fragrance. Swap out the heavy pine and peppermint scents for something crisp and cleansing. Our Cucumber & Green Tea or Ocean Air & Amber are perfect for that "windows open" feeling, even when it's freezing outside.
2. Replace the Twinkle with the Glow
The biggest reason our homes feel sad in January is the loss of ambient lighting. We get used to the warm glow of the tree, and when it’s gone, overhead lighting feels harsh.
You don't have to live in the dark! Combat the gloom by creating pockets of warm light:
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Table Lamps: Turn them on as soon as the sun starts to set (which is still way too early!).
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Candlelight: This is candle season’s prime time. A flickering flame adds that dynamic movement and warmth that you miss from the tree lights.
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Wick Care: Since you’re burning candles longer in the evenings, don’t forget to trim your wicks! It keeps the flame steady and prevents soot from ruining your fresh start.
3. Layer Up the Texture
Christmas decor is often shiny—glass ornaments, tinsel, glitter. Winter decor should be soft.
To keep your home from feeling cold, pile on the texture. Think chunky knit throw blankets, velvet pillows, and natural wood elements like trays or coasters.
Style Tip: This is also a great place to use Reed Diffusers. The natural rattan reeds add a lovely organic, architectural height to a shelf or coffee table, giving you that "styled" look without the visual clutter.
4. Find Your "Signature" Winter Vibe
During December, our homes usually smell like cookies or Christmas trees. But January is the time to find a scent that smells like you.
We just refreshed our Signature Collection, narrowing it down to the 8 scents that our customers (and us!) can’t live without. Whether you lean towards the warmth of Cashmere & Cedarwood or the sweet comfort of Butterscotch & Bourbon, having a consistent background scent in your home makes it feel "finished."
The Bottom Line
Don't rush to fill every empty space where a holiday decoration used to be. Let your home breathe a little bit. Enjoy the clean lines, the open space, and the fresh start.
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