Mr. Kate Advent Calendar Day 3: Give the Gift of Great Decor!

In case you hadn’t noticed — I really love decorating homes. The ongoing makeover of my home has been chronicled in OMG We Bought A House and in the many DIYs I’ve done over the years, and my passion for working on other people’s homes has seen in Breaking Beige and Mister Sister, among others. So it should come as little surprise that when it’s time for me to buy holiday gifts, I tend to go for … you guessed it, home decor.

Another thing that comes with decorating a lot of homes is a strong love of vignettes. This design technique gathers items into a layered and multi-functional setting – think books, pictures, and knick knacks on a shelf. They’re amazing fun to put together, and add such a professional look to your space.

So, when I sat down to plan a gift guide for this year’s Advent Calendar, the direction was obvious! Home decor gift vignettes! What’s great about these is how customizable they are to the person you want to give them to. I kept mine with lots of whites, metallics, and natural elements, because that is my design style, but for your friend or mom, they could be colorful and kooky!

Watch how I assemble the vignettes in the video above, and check out all the details of the looks down below!

Gift Vignette: Breakfast Nook

Get the look:

 French Press Coffee Maker
Round Serving Tray
3 Piece Tin Set
Tea Sampler Tins
Mason Jar Mug
Rose Confetti Tea Cup and Saucer

Gift Vignette: Vanity/Dresser

Get the look:

Geode
Marble Tray with Rope Handles
Hanging Mirror
Hexagon Hanging Box
Perfume Bottle
Diamond Votive
Tree Jewelry Holder

Gift Vignette: Bedside Table

Get the look:

Table Lamp
Ceramic Mug
Picture Frame
Cement Planter
A Hot Glue Gun Mess
Holbein Multipurpose Notebook

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