16 Holiday Tips Straight from Your Fave Celebs
Everyone has officially gotten bit by the holiday bug — not like a sickness, but like the month-long impulse to put twinkly lights on everything, drink hot boozy drinks and buy as many ornaments as possible. Even the celebs can’t escape it. Here are some tips from our favorite famous Instagrammers for you to do the holidays right.
1. Rock Onesies: It is officially onesie season. Bring on the prints in the comfiest jammies around and maybe Jessica Alba will invite your over for a sleepover. (via @jessicaalba)
2. Wooden Holiday Cards: The master woodworker himself, Nick Offerman, is digging on this cheeky wooden card. (via @offermanwoodshop)
3. Go Monochrome: Bey knows that Christmas looks sleekest when you stick to a color scheme. When your kid’s name is Blue, that’s probably a good place to start. (via @beyonce)
4. Bring on the Blooms: Take it from Rachel Zoe: Flowers are not just for spring. Bring in some winter bouquets to make your place extra festive. (via @rachelzoe)
5. Holiday Cocktails: Turns out, chai makes a great cocktail mixer for the holidays. Gwyneth’s people at Goop mixed it up with apple pie moonshine, lemon and simple syrup. (via @goop)
6. Chicken Noodle Soup: Here’s an important tip from Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi: You should always have a container of homemade chicken noodle soup in the fridge, ready to be heated up. It’s a cure all for colds… and just being cold. (via @padmalakshmi)
7. Go Ahead. Overdo the Deco: Our new favorite celebrity homemaker is expecting mama Blake Lively. Her new line of products is the perfect place to find rustic chic decor for a festive home. (via @preserve_us)
8. Ace Your Gift Wrapping Skills: Lauren Conrad is a master wrapper, topping off gifts with an extra bit of cheer in the form of little ornaments. (via @laurenconrad_com)
9. Homemade Cranberry Sauce: If you’ve only done the canned stuff, you’re missing out. Homemade cranberry sauce is definitely worth a try, especially if Katie Holmes is making it. (via @katieholmes212)
10. Bejeweled Meat: Amy Sedaris is hilarious and she’s a great cook. Although she didn’t cook this shiny ham. (via @imamysedaris)
11. Comforter Coat: If T. Swift can roll to the airport using a comforter as a coat, what’s stopping us? Nothing, that’s what. (via @taylorswift)
12. Master Travel Chic: You never know who you’ll run into on your holiday travels. Keep it comfy and glam with scarves and beanies… just like Karlie Kloss and the rest of the Victoria Secret angels. (via @karliekloss)
13. Decadent Tablescape: Flowers? Check! Multiple plates? Check! Adorable napkin holders? Check! Khloe Kardashian has mastered the sleek holiday tablescape. (via @khloekardashian)
14. Dress Up the Pup: When you’re Paris Hilton, the holidays are no fun unless your canine is dressed up for the occasion. If your pup isn’t having it, a festive collar will do just fine. (via @parishilton)
15. Recruit Kitchen Helpers: According to Chrissy Teigen, there can never be too many cooks in the kitchen, especially if they’re this adorable. Make cooking a family affair. (via @chrissyteigen)
16. Find Someone to Kiss Under the Mistletoe: ’Tis the season for romance! Here’s one more tip from Chrissy Teigen: Find your love — or your secret crush — and get some romance brewing. (via @chrissyteigen)
Who do you look to for holiday DIY inspiration? Let us know in the comments!
