A WOMAN has revealed how she has banned a boring beige Christmas from her home.
While it might be too early to start decorating for the festive period to some, Courtney Carral had already got to work.
And Courtney has decided to step away from a modern Christmas and embrace a nostalgic one.
Taking to social media Courtney said: “You banned beige Christmas and went back to your childhood.
“This year’s theme is nostalgia.”
While many people have tried to tone down Christmas in recent years, with warm yellow lights and picking just two or three colours for the theme, Courtney was going back to her childhood.
In the clip she showed people around her front room that was already decorated for Christmas.
Starting with the Christmas tree, Courtney had ditched the colour scheme for a mix of primary colours.
The tree was decorated with all sorts of baubles and different coloured tinsel, and of course, she had multi-coloured lights and a glitzy gold star to finish it off.
Around her fireplace, she had got out the old school Christmas figurines that light up to decorate and hung up some more tinsel around her TV for a festive period.
To top it off, Courtney had completed the nostalgic 90s themed Christmas with some classic multi-coloured foil ceiling decorations.
Her home looked like it had gone through a time-machine as she pulled off the Christmas throwback.
The clip went viral on her TikTok account @courtneycarral with over 296k views and 27k likes.
While many loved the decorations and the memories it brought back, some claimed it was ‘tacky.’
One person wrote: “The only part of beige Christmas we had were the white trees and I loved it.”
Another commented: “90s Christmas decorations were the best.”
“Tacky Christmas,” penned a third.
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- Simmer Potpourri: Simmer a pot of water with cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange peels, and cranberries for a warm, festive aroma.
- Essential Oils: Use a diffuser with essential oils such as pine, peppermint, and frankincense to evoke the spirit of Christmas.
- Bake Seasonal Treats: The smell of fresh-baked gingerbread, mince pies, or spiced biscuits can fill your home with holiday cheer.
- Scented Candles: Light candles with fragrances like mulled wine, fir tree, or spiced apple to create a cosy atmosphere.
- Decorate with Fresh Greenery: Incorporate fresh pine, holly, and eucalyptus into your decorations for a natural, Christmassy scent.
- Make Your Own Pomanders: Stud oranges with cloves and hang them around the house for a traditional and aromatic touch.
- Use Simmering Spices: Boil a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in water on the stove to infuse your home with a holiday fragrance.
- Try Reed Diffusers: Place reed diffusers with Christmas-themed scents around your home for a continuous, subtle aroma.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “This is how Christmas should be, colourful and fun.”
“Absolutely love this,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Oh I love this!! Brings back memories.”
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