15 Colorful Scandinavian Decor Ideas for a Minimalist Spring Vibe

Mar 31, 2016

It’s no secret that Scandinavian decor is trending in the interior design world. From its minimalist vibes to the clean lines and uber-modern look, everything about it is simply stylish. If you’ve been meaning to add a touch of Scandinavian style to your home, this spring is the perfect time to invite it into your space. But instead of going for the traditional monochrome look, get a fresh take on the uber-trendy Scandi decor with some bright + beautiful palettes inspired by all those blooming flowers. Whether you’re looking for floaty linens, soft pastels or floral finishes, the 15 beautiful Scandinavian-inspired rooms below are full of fresh ideas for how to spruce up your home this spring. Just be sure to add that on-trend minimalist furniture and some necessary metallic accents to finish off the look just right.

1. Lemon Zest Yellow: If there’s one thing you don’t find a lot of in Scandinavian decor, it’s curtains. Scandinavians recognize the importance of natural daylight for well being, so they design their homes to let in as much light as possible. Ditch your heavy winter curtains and throw down some serious color in the form of a new throw rug or pillows. (via New Zealand Design Blog)

2. Floral Finishing Touches: Nature is an important feature of the Scandinavian lifestyle, so bring the outdoors inside with natural, bright colors and plant-inspired accessories like this floral rug. Introduce a little (or a lot of) greenery into your home, whether with an indoor herb garden or by painting your cabinets bud green. (via Yellowtrace)

3. Pink Work Accents: Clean lines and organic shapes are the epitome of Scandinavian furniture and nothing shows off those lines quite like the perfect accent wall. Create a calm atmosphere and feeling of spaciousness with simple furniture choices and a soothing shade of rose pink in your workspace. (via Domino)

4. Retro Accents: Scandinavian homes are famous for their white interiors, and painting your walls pale colors will help bounce the light around and make your home look brighter. Ditch the carpet for glossy tiles or concrete, and add visual interest with colorful throw blankets and poufs. (via Studio Aandacht)

5. Floral Display: Warm up your interiors by introducing more natural wood into your home. You can do this with side tables, flooring or even unfinished wood accessories like candle sticks and mirrors. Wood tones and white walls create a fresh and welcoming home, especially when paired with a colorful bouquet of flowers. (via My Scandinavian Home)

6. Neon + Neutrals: Dress up your sofa with cushions and throws to create a relaxing place to rejuvenate. Opt for a soft grey or tan couch and add an injection of color with hot orange, yellow or traditional Scandi motifs. Skip the gallery wall, and go for one big piece of statement art for a minimalist look. (via Interiors to Inspire)

7. Rustic Details: Wood accents play a huge role in Nordic style, and unfinished wood pieces help create a sense of connection to nature and the outdoors. Embrace a minimalistic color palette, but give it an urban twist with layered accent tables, a patterned rug, hanging planters and metallic accents like these copper IKEA HÖNEFOSS mirrors ($29). (via Binti Home Blog)

8. Geometrics Galore: Nothings says Scandi like a good old monochrome palette, but instead of black and white, this pink and gray color palette brings a gorgeous, feminine take to the classic look. Keep the look fresh and modern with geometric patterns, concrete planters and rose gold accents. (via @littlemissapple)

9. Pink Pouf: Since minimalistic decor relies on a few essentials for character, make sure those few pieces are easy colors to mix and match. Additionally, a pouf like this pink one can be used as extra seating, a footstool and even a side table which makes it a definite “must.” Dual functionality is valued in Scandinavian style, and the phrase “less is more” is held in high regard, making multi-purpose furniture a big win. (via Traveling Mama)

10. Clean Lines: In terms of furniture, clean lines are the thing. Whether you’re decorating a nursery or living room, sofas and tables (and cribs) should embrace mid-century minimalism with clean lines and natural colors. Scandinavian design prides itself on functional design, so giant fabric baskets are the perfect solution for a quick clean-up and colorful decor accent. (via Bolig Liv)

11. Chic Entrance: Want to make a really bold rug work? Keep the other elements in the room subdued so the rug can take center stage. This colorful tribal runner in the entryway looks especially nice against a light wood floor. (via Oh Happy Day)

12. Navy + Pink: If you + boo just moved in together and you’re struggling to decide how to combine differing decorating aesthetics, Scandinavian minimalism is a great solution. Strong looks like navy blue and rustic materials pair effortlessly with more feminine accents like pastel pink and gold side tables create a winning combination. Put a bench at the end of the bed to hack some extra storage space in a small bedroom. (via My Scandinavian Home)

13. Floral Wallpaper: Good storage is key to creating a spacious Scandinavian styled interior. If possible, go for built-ins that give your home a more streamlined look or get creative with unusual spaces (like an unused fireplace) for more storage space. Get rid of as much clutter as possible, and display items you like looking at in baskets or pretty wooden totes. (via Decor8)

14. Pretty in Pink: Socializing is a big part of the Scandinavian culture, so a good-sized dining table or breakfast nook is essential for entertaining. Brighten up a sub-par dining area with a pastel table and a few bold throw pillows to create an area that’s just the thing for savoring time spent in good company with lots of good coffee. (via Decor8)

15. Copper + Neon: Hygge is the secret ingredient vital for the feel-good Scandinavian lifestyle, and it’s all about creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Bring in metals like copper and chrome to work with soft pinks — their ultra-polished look will add to the modern vibe without an industrial feel. Suspended lights are great for the minimalist look, since they take up zero floor space and free up the room for a breathable and airy interior. (via Vtwonen)

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10 Trending Interior Design Styles, And How To Get The Look

If, like most people, you’re your own interior designer, you’ve probably accumulated a fair amount of decor over the years. You like it all — okay, most of it — and, sure, it pulls from similar styles (think minimalist and mid-century modern) for a result that makes sense. But it might stop just short of cohesive. What you really want is a space worthy of a viral TikTok, and to get that, it helps to know the elements of the interior design style you’re aiming for.

We decoded 10 interior design styles trending right now, and with help from Pacaso created a quick cheat sheet for how to recreate them at home. Whether you want to go big and bold with a maximalist or eclectic style, keep it calm with coastal or cottage, or finally achieve the Scandinavian dream home, you can find a quick overview for each aesthetic below, plus a few tips for creating each one.

Photo by Gavin Carter

Cottage

Quaint is the vibe this traditional yet unpretentious style evokes. It dates back to 18th-century Germany where textiles were homespun and furniture was handmade. Get the look today with rustic wood floors, wood furniture with clean lines, and a neutral color palette. Keep curtains airy and minimal — cottage style is all about the interplay of light and texture — and lighting soft and abundant.

Photo by Vincent Rivaud

Maximalism

After years of living in stark shades of minimalism, maximalism is the outburst we needed in 2024. Here, art is free to take up a whole wall, bookshelves can overflow with trinkets and tchotchkes, and color is always the answer. The trick is to tie it all together with a through line — like the blues in the room above — and aim for a 50-50 space-to-stuff ratio.

Design: Stone House Collective

Coastal

Grandmas aren't the only ones who get to live that coastal life. This timeless aesthetic is all about natural elements and muted neutrals, like sandy taupes, and grayish blues. Keep it light and airy with sheer curtains and an abundance of space, and even if “coastal” is only a state of mind, you’ll want to add a few borrowed-from-the-beach accents — think sea glass, driftwood, and dune grass.

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Art Deco

Whether you throw parties like you’re Jay Gatsby or start your two-hour bedtime routine at 7:30, art deco can work for you. The glamorous style originated in 1910s France and fanned out across the globe in the ‘20s, peaking in the U.S. in the ‘30s shortly after Prohibition ended. It’s all about jewel tones, oversize statement pieces, and geometric light fixtures. Repetition is art deco’s MO: Repeat elements, such as one simple shape, a contrasting color, or similar patterns, throughout your room or home.

Design: Arterberry Cooke

Minimalism

Tried-and-true minimalism isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. A successor of 20th-century Bauhaus, the pared-down style is a celebration of simplicity, not to mention one of the easier looks for mere mortals to achieve. While an open-concept space is minimalism’s calling card, you can invoke it with clean lines, plenty of lighting, and a few pieces of can’t-live-without decor. Pro tip for that clutter-free life: Invest in furniture that doubles as storage.

Photo by Ksenia Chernaya

Eclectic

While “eclectic” may conjure up an anything-goes approach, the style is not as haphazard as it sounds. Yes, it allows you to pick and choose from multiple aesthetics, but there is a method to the madness: Use one style for your furniture and then mix in two to three complementary styles for your decor. Any more styles, and you’ll risk veering into hodgepodge territory — though we’ll never say never.

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Scandinavian

Similar to minimalism but a bit warmer and earthier, Scandinavian style is a clean, simple look. It warms things up by working in organic elements like wood, rattan, and plants as well as muted colors (who among us can resist a mauve moment?), soft textures (chunky knits, where art thou?), and clean lines in hyper-functional furniture (Ikea did not come up with that all by itself).

Photo + Design: Klein Agency

Japandi

There's a lot to love about Japanese and Scandinavian design. Both aesthetics emphasize neutral and earthy colors, sustainable materials, and the great outdoors (plants, branches, and solids woods). Japandi design brings the two decor trends into one happy, harmonious place, influenced by the subtle differences in each design. There's the comfort and warm minimalism of the Scandi style combined with the elegance, attention to detail and wabi-sabi, or rustic simplicity (wabi) and beauty in imperfection (sabi), of the Japanese side.

Design: Meredith Kleinman Design

Mid-Century Modern

A design born out of 1950s America, mid-century modern is a versatile style that feels both timeless and vintage. Its trademark look is furniture with strong clean lines paired with bronze metal accents, geometric shapes, and bright pops of color. Given mid-century modern’s popularity over the last decade, plenty of home stores sell convincing replicas, but flea markets, garage sales, and vintage stores are teeming with the real deal.

Design:Dacotah Studio

70s Modern

A bit more daring in its approach, 70s modern decor is mid-century modern’s younger, less conservative cousin. There’s a sense of playfulness with bean-bag-like sofas and globe-shaped lamps. Look for bold colors (earthy tones like olive green, mustard yellow, burnt orange, and chocolate brown), eclectic patterns (waves, globes and checkerboards), and materials like walnut wood, chrome, and shag carpeting. Modular furniture is also a hit with coziness and cool top of mind.

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This Two-Ingredient Snack From Publix Is The “Bougie” Holiday Appetizer You Need To Try

Since moving from downtown Atlanta, I've been sad about not having a convenient commute to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's anymore. To circumvent my lack of access to them, I've been making frequent trips to Publix. It's been one of my go-to grocery stores lately because it has some of the freshest produce and incredible deli selections I've tasted.

Whether my fiancé and I are looking for inexpensive parmesan cheese or pasta salad that doesn't skimp on quality, Publix truly has everything we need! But, I've recently discovered the most amazing appetizer that cost me less than $15 — and I can't wait to share it with everyone who may not have the patience (or know how) to make a delicious charcuterie board yet. With just two ingredients, you can make an easy holiday appetizer that's totally giving bougie! Here's how!

Here's the inexpensive, luxe appetizer from Publix that'll fill your fancy snack needs!

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1. Firehook Baked Crackers

My childhood was filled with eating saltine crackers with soup whether I had a viral cold or upset stomach, but I've been looking for something that feels elevated. The problem is that I can be picky about the taste and texture of what I eat. But surprisingly these Firehook Baked Crackers have passed both tests!

They're super crisp and don't have an overwhelming sea salt taste, which makes my taste buds happy. They're also sturdy unlike some flimsy snacks I've tried. This is important because I knew I wanted to pair them with a tasty dip or spread. I just didn't know which until I took a chance on a new brand.

P.S. It does contain wheat, so steer clear if you're allergic to it!

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2. Alouette Garlic & Herbs, Soft Spreadable

This soft spreadable has all the makings of what I imagine bliss to taste like. I know you're thinking, "But it's garlic & herbs," — but this is what my uninterrupted staycation desires consist of! It's flavorful, yet somehow manages to remain lightweight...which is honestly rare with spreads. However, this gluten-free option will make you see stars.

A Tasty Two-Ingredient Luxe Appetizer

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Okay, don't judge me...I had to dig in before I snapped a pic. Sorry, but my camera doesn't eat first!

In short, I stand by this quick and inexpensive luxe appetizer from Publix. It's helping me to remember to eat when I'm in the thick of working and caring for a busy toddler. It doesn't require a ton of prep time either. In less than two minutes you'll be tasting a delicious blend of sea salt, garlic, and herbs!

If you're hosting this holiday season, you can delicately arrange this duo on a tray, with the garlic spread dolloped in the middle and the crackers beautifully fanning out around it. However, this is my preferred method of eating it: getting the crackers and dip on my plate as quickly as possible so I can eat it even faster.

Happy snacking!

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15 Simple Ways To Give Your Home More Zen Vibes

With bills to pay, project deadlines and a growing to-do list, it can be hard to keep your house in order. But research shows that cluttered environments are tied to higher levels of stress. Luckily, there are simple ways to make your home feel more zen without a ton of effort. From stylish ways to clear clutter to embracing organic materials, check out these 15 mindful decorating tips for creating a space where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Purge Once. Edit Often.

Photo by Charlotte May

There’s a reason why Marie Kondo's KonMari method was such a huge hit — because it works. To create a mindful space, you need to master the magic of tidying. Surround yourself with things that you love and get rid of non-essentials that are cluttering your space. The result: a cozy, comfortable home you love.

Focus On Negative Space With Low Furniture

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If something about one of your minimalistic rooms feels off or cramped, you might need to focus on the proportions of your furniture. Tables, a sofa or a bed that are just a few inches too high can greatly disrupt a room’s visual flow. The design trick: Buy low furniture like this gorgeous CB2 Cantar Ivory Velvet Upholstered Bedfor a cozy and simple look.

Stick With A Neutral Or Soft Color Palette

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When decorating a minimalist interior, it’s all about creating a clean base. Clean light walls can open up a space and make it feel airy, like this stunning kitchen by LA-based Dacotah Studio(see our full feature here). Soft, nature-toned pieces in beige, tan and green are also soothing and easy on the eyes. Decorating within a neutral color palette also gives your home that instant, pulled-together look. That plus calming vibes? It’s a win-win.

Add Minimal Texture

Design: Urbanology Designs | Photo: Matti Gresham

To keep a room from feeling cold or bland, add texture. Shop for soft throws, throw a sheepskin over your desk chair and lay down a fluffy wool rug. Your space will look put-together and cozier than ever.

Get Rid Of Most Mirrors

Joshua Smith Design | Photo: Lance Gerber

In feng shui, mirrors are said to bounce off energy, which can cause you to feel restless. There have even been studies that show mirrors could trigger stress and anxiety. While we love how a mirror can make a space look larger, it’s probably best to remove them from your bedroom, living room and kitchen. Instead place mirrors behind closet doors or limit them to the bathroom.

Choose Natural Materials

Design: Urbanology Designs | Photo: Mike Davello

While minimalism is all about perfecting the “less is more” approach, there’s a chance your interiors might feel cold and sterile. Invest in pieces of natural or raw materials such as wood, marble, hides, clay and cork. The uniqueness of earthy materials adds character and warmth to your abode.

Embrace Natural Light

Photo + Design: Klein Agency

A simple mindfulness exercise is to wake up when it’s light out and sleep when it’s dark out to maintain a healthy sleep rhythm. Get rid of curtains and tear down walls that block windows to maximize the amount of light that comes in. Letting natural light fill your home brings the outside in and allows you to get the best rest possible.

Let Your Space Speak For Itself

Photo by Gül Işık

There are so many ways to decorate a home, but before you begin drilling and filling up the shelves, really take time to understand and appreciate your space. Whether your home has traditional molding, modern kitchen cabinets or a quirky layout, your home’s bones are the foundation for building upon. You might find that many of your physical possessions don’t complement your space. Work with what you have (and not against it) to create a home that is unified.

Keep Surfaces Clear And Tidy

Design: Arterberry Cooke

This is where being mindful isn’t just about aesthetics. De-cluttering a messy surface looks amazing and feels amazing too — think of it as a mind and spirit detox. Clear and tidy desks, tables and kitchen countertops on a daily basis so you can start every day fresh with clarity.

Use Stylish Storage

Design: Bungalowe | Photo by Gavin Cater

We know. It’s hard to get rid of all of your clutter. Paper, art supplies, makeup brushes, laundry — the list of stuff that accumulates (and you can’t always get rid of) goes on. Consider getting rid of trash cans entirely in rooms that don’t absolutely need them. Or, use pull-out and built-in garbage and recycling bins to free up floor space. Keep office and cleaning supplies organized with pretty baskets and containers, and find creative ways to store your hair and beauty products. With so much stuff, stylish storage is key to making your home organized and tidy. We love how LA-based design team Bungalowe created custom storage with shelving in this bedroom (see the full feature here).

Keep Cords Out Of Sight

Photo + Design: Klein Agency

To make your home (and mind) feel clear, hide everyday eyesores like power strips, routers and laptop chargers by thinking vertically. Manage your electrical cords by purchasing desks with shelves for power strips, attach cords to the back or bottom of your desk with these Blue Key World Cable Clips ($7) or create a charging station drawer. There are so many ways to hide cords, and you can get as creative as you like!

Set The Tone With Soft Lighting

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In addition to installing dimmer switches to set a relaxing mood, task lighting (your table and floor lamps) should be warm and atmospheric. Layer the light with wall sconces like CB2's lovely and affordable Astr White Onyx Wall Sconce and some candles, and your space will feel extra intimate and cozy.

Make Your Bed Every Morning

Design: Arterberry Cooke

As tempting as it is to rush out the door in the morning, leaving your bed unkempt can set the tone for the day. Making your bed forces you to slow down and set a healthy pace for the day. For more style, splurge on beautiful linen sheets that’ll motivate you to tidy your bed every morning.

Treat Yourself To Quality Towels

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Consistency in fabrics like your sheets and towels can make a room look instantly pulled together. Refresh your bathroom with 100% cotton, OEKO-TEX-certified towels like these striped ones from Sand Shell Pembroke Stripe Cotton Towels from Piglet In Bed that have a cool vintage vibe.

Let The Outdoors In With Florals And Plants

Photo by Ksenia Chernaya

With clean, minimalist style, it’s even more important to bring a little bit of life into your space. Think of caring for a plant as a daily exercise in mindfulness. Bonus: Florals and plants instantly create an inviting atmosphere too.

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25 Thoughts I Had After Watching 'The Family Stone' For The First Time

The Family Stoneis all over TikTok right now, with people dissecting left and right whether the 2000's Christmas movie actually good or actually bad. Until now, I actually hadn't seen this Sarah Jessica Parker and Rachel McAdams throwback film — and TBH, I was desperate to weigh in on the discourse, especially after watching the weirdness that was Love Actually (sorry not sorry!). But with the likes of Diane Keaton, Luke Wilson, and Claire Danes in this cast, it has to be pretty good...right? After streaming this 2005 film on Disney+, here's what I thought.

Here's everything I thought after watching The Family Stone for the first time!

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1. Why won't Meredith sleep in her boyfriend's bed at his parents house?

While I could understand if Everett's parents didn't want them staying in the same room (sort of), I genuinely am so confused why Meredith makes that call on her own. Is she worried about being respectful? About seeming respectful? Do they genuinely not sleep together? A very confusing choice all-around.

2. Yeah, I mean Meredith is a little awkward for sure — but like WHY is she so uptight?

Anyone would get nervous to meet their potential future in-laws, but Meredith is definitely taking this to a different level. It feels like she's totally shut down, or something. I mean, I guess she had a bad experience with Amy back in the city, so maybe she's worried the holidays will end up the same? Regardless, I'm super uncomfy watching just about every exchange.

3. Why do they all act weird when she wants her privacy on the phone?

Okay, even though Meredith is acting a little weird, I don't think it's that weird that she would wanna take a phone call alone. They act like she just told them to buzz off when she asked for space to answer the phone.

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4. I love how close this family is, but they're incredibly judgmental!

Listen, I'm all here for a quirky, close family dynamic. I have a kooky family of my own where my siblings and I all speak the same feral language! But these folks seem to take their closeness and use it to alienate and shut out others. It explains why Meredith is having such a hard time connecting!

5. Everyone was very nonchalant about Elizabeth breaking Meredith's nice shoes — I would be pissed!

I don't care if they were Louboutins or the latest Target special — if a child (and particularly one I'd never even met before) recklessly broke my shoes without a care in the world, I would be very upset. It's honestly off-putting that nobody in the family seemed to react to Elizabeth's inconsiderate behavior, and instead chose to look at Meredith like SHE was weird for being peeved.

6. It's honestly so weird how everyone keeps making light that they’re all talking about her?!

Ben literally told Meredith that they're all talking about her behind her back...who does that?! It would be one thing if there were lighthearted jokes and jests leading up to that, but the vibes are clearly bad already. Why make it worse?

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7. IMO, Meredith's not “shouting” to be rude — she’s trying to be inclusive of Thad because he's hard-of-hearing!

The whole family keeps acting like Meredith is a jerk for speaking up and emphasizing things to Thad, but honestly I think she's just trying to keep him included in the conversation in the way she knows how. Maybe instead of silently judging and letting her look foolish, Everett (or literally anyone else around) could gently explain how to best communicate with his brother?

8. Meredith may be awkward, but she lights up when she talks about her life with Everett!

Amy said that Meredith never stops talking, but it seems like she loves to gab when she's talking about the person she loves: Everett. What's wrong with sharing that with people? So what if she's a little robotic — it's the liveliest she's been the whole time!

9. “I can see you beginning to look at me like they do” :(

Aw, this made me so sad for Meredith!

10. Ben is being so creepy, TBH...

"I had a dream about you," um...okay?! Why are you so clearly trying to mack on your brother's girl?!

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11. Sybil may be “nice” but she’s incredibly overbearing — look at how she treats Amy about Brad!

In one of the greatest musicals of all time (Into The Woods), Little Red sings that "nice is different than good" — and that couldn't be more true here. Sybil seems nice and friendly, but really she's pretty overbearing and judgmental towards all her kids. I mean, truly who brings up that who daughter lost her virginity to in front of a total stranger unsolicited like that? She was clearly trying to manipulate Amy into fitting the mold she made for her.

12. There are clearly a LOT of strings attached with Sybil

Seriously though, this woman is a tough nut to crack. I mean, she rushed to conclusions about Meredith, making it very clear she's not "the one" for Everett to him and everyone else. It seems like she would be incredibly tough to please in any circumstance, let alone the one where you're picking your life partner (and requesting the family diamond).

13. Meredith keeps trying to be thoughtful, even though this family is awful to her.

Offering to make Christmas breakfast for everyone, even though this family continued to haze her to the point where she didn't even feel comfortable sleeping under their roof, was honestly really kind and thoughtful of Meredith. I don't know if I'd have that kind of grace and resilience in a similar scenario.

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14. This race and sexuality conversation is SO CRINGE I AM CRYING WHY WHY WHY!

Oh my god, please make this end. I know I've been pretty apologetic for Meredith this whole time, but woof. This was uncomfortable and awkward and problematic. She definitely has a LOT to learn — even for 2005.

15. “I love the gays! Gay people!” Okay, me...

Honestly, tattoo this quote on my forehead.

16. Everett is being such a weirdo about the ring and Julie and everything — like what a WEIRDO!

I know he had a nice little evening wandering around with his girlfriend's sister, but it really seems like this man is ready to blow up his whole life so quickly. Like, Julie was so clearly uncomfortable by him asking her to wear Meredith's engagement ring, but he literally forced her to anyway! WHO does that?

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17. Julie is honestly sus too...

I get that feels can come outta nowhere, but Julie was very clearly into Everett like...the whole time. There wasn't really any hiding that.

18. Meredith is an incredible gift giver — WOW!

Honestly, if someone gave me that photo of my dying mother, I would be beside myself. That is a gorgeous gift, and I hope to be half the gift-giver she is.

19. Meredith could really stand to tone down the "Karen" behavior

This family put her through a lot, but I am really starting to be over her victim mentality. You put your foot in your mouth multiple times, girly. Apologize and move on!

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20. "Isn’t there anybody that loves me?!” is incredibly hilarious.

The way Meredith says this so earnestly is just too good.

21. Rachel McAdams slipping in the eggs is incredible

I can only imagine how many takes it took to get this scene! I would have been cracking up the entire time. 10/10 physical comedy across the board!

22. Is Brad the only normal guy (and person) in this story???

Okay, I know we're supposed to think he's some boring doofus or whatever, but Brad honestly seems really nice. He very earnestly shows up for Christmas morning (you know, the major freakin' holiday) to impress Amy, bringing a gift and being there throughout all the madness. Even when things get crazier and crazier, Brad doesn't bat an eye. A keeper, for sure.

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23. TBH only this weirdo family could deal with the girlfriend swapping

Can you imagine? Like can you ACTUALLY imagine? I couldn't! These people are so strange.

24. Poor normal Brad being sucked into all this...

It seems like Brad is fully "in it" by the end. Best of luck to Brad!

25. Okay, so yes I did still cry!

As the weepy softy that I am...of course I cried. It's beautiful that these weirdos still celebrate and love each other after everything — including the passing of their mother. I mean, come on! Can you blame me?!

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42 Self-Care Finds to Upgrade Your Winter Wellness Routine

Don't forget to look out for yourself. If you're looking to upgrade your self-care ritual, these 42 finds are sure to jumpstart your winter wellness routine. From supplements to skincare to things around the house that are designed to make your life just a little bit easier, these finds are going to be key in self-improvement. Whether you are looking for something that will make your days brighter when you are feeling down or need new products to incorporate into your day-to-day, you're sure to find some self-care necessities that you won't be able to live without.

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This Two-Ingredient Snack From Publix Is The “Bougie” Holiday Appetizer You Need To Try

Here's the inexpensive, luxe appetizer from Publix that'll fill your fancy snack needs!

1. Firehook Baked Crackers

2. Alouette Garlic & Herbs, Soft Spreadable

A Tasty Two-Ingredient Luxe Appetizer

15 Simple Ways To Give Your Home More Zen Vibes

Purge Once. Edit Often.

Focus On Negative Space With Low Furniture

Stick With A Neutral Or Soft Color Palette

Add Minimal Texture

Get Rid Of Most Mirrors

Choose Natural Materials

Embrace Natural Light

Let Your Space Speak For Itself

Keep Surfaces Clear And Tidy

Use Stylish Storage

Keep Cords Out Of Sight

Set The Tone With Soft Lighting

Make Your Bed Every Morning

Treat Yourself To Quality Towels

Let The Outdoors In With Florals And Plants

25 Thoughts I Had After Watching 'The Family Stone' For The First Time

Here's everything I thought after watching The Family Stone for the first time!

1. Why won't Meredith sleep in her boyfriend's bed at his parents house?

2. Yeah, I mean Meredith is a little awkward for sure — but like WHY is she so uptight?

3. Why do they all act weird when she wants her privacy on the phone?

4. I love how close this family is, but they're incredibly judgmental!

5. Everyone was very nonchalant about Elizabeth breaking Meredith's nice shoes — I would be pissed!

6. It's honestly so weird how everyone keeps making light that they’re all talking about her?!

7. IMO, Meredith's not “shouting” to be rude — she’s trying to be inclusive of Thad because he's hard-of-hearing!

8. Meredith may be awkward, but she lights up when she talks about her life with Everett!

9. “I can see you beginning to look at me like they do” :(

10. Ben is being so creepy, TBH...

11. Sybil may be “nice” but she’s incredibly overbearing — look at how she treats Amy about Brad!

12. There are clearly a LOT of strings attached with Sybil

13. Meredith keeps trying to be thoughtful, even though this family is awful to her.

14. This race and sexuality conversation is SO CRINGE I AM CRYING WHY WHY WHY!

15. “I love the gays! Gay people!” Okay, me...

16. Everett is being such a weirdo about the ring and Julie and everything — like what a WEIRDO!

17. Julie is honestly sus too...

18. Meredith is an incredible gift giver — WOW!

19. Meredith could really stand to tone down the "Karen" behavior

20. "Isn’t there anybody that loves me?!” is incredibly hilarious.

21. Rachel McAdams slipping in the eggs is incredible

22. Is Brad the only normal guy (and person) in this story???

23. TBH only this weirdo family could deal with the girlfriend swapping

24. Poor normal Brad being sucked into all this...

25. Okay, so yes I did still cry!

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