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One of my most memorable cozy winter gathering at home was in our smallest space — our tiniest dining nook, a simple meal, just us and another couple at a small table.

It was a late night on the evening before my sister’s wedding. We didn’t have time to go anywhere or prepare anything fancy, but it was a magical holiday we’ll always remember.

No matter the season or occasion, I’ve always believed in the power of making each corner of home feel like a special destination.

Picture the destination

I love picturing a cozy winter gathering as if it’s an evening in a quaint bed and breakfast, for example, having dinner by the fire instead of the TV. Imagining that feeling is what inspires me to set the mood for a destination like it, right in my own home.

What makes any space feel welcoming and memorable is the atmosphere.

Elevate your senses

When you enter the room, we have the scent of cedar and cinnamon wafting in the air.

Tucking a fresh cinnamon stick into the linen napkins and beautiful silver napkin ring is so simple. It’s a subtle touch, but it elevates the experience for the person seated at the table.

Christmas music or soft jazz playing quietly in the background sets the mood for festivity, celebration and a cozy winter gathering.

The flickering candle in this beautiful brass and glass lantern from Perigold makes you feel like you’re nestled into your favorite corner table for two in a romantic restaurant.

Create a cozy setting for a winter celebration

Not all cozy winter gatherings need a big table or fancy decor. It’s the thoughtful details that make it so special.

Here we simply pulled a small folding table right up to the fire to create a cozy and memorable destination.

I’m intentional about collecting pieces and setting moods that capture the cozy feeling I want my home to have though the winter season.

It’s not about how much you collect, but the intention behind it.

The charming winter scene on these heirloom-quality dishes make the season itself an occasion to celebrate.

Mix cozy winter textures and moods

I love our bamboo placemats.The white creates an interesting contrast to the dark wood, brightening the mood while bringing additional texture and shape to the place settings.

I use our sea shell flatware year round as a gentle nod to the sea. Some people think of “coastal style” as only how you’d decorate for summer, but I love living by the sea in winter. Here on the coast of the Pacific Northwest, winter by the sea is moody and the air is misty. It’s a captivating mix of scents, moods and textures paired with the towering evergreens that surround us. This feeling always inspires my subtle theme this time of year: “forest and sea.”

Pair organic elements with a moodier blue and a pop of green to the color palette to set this winter mood.

For decor, a mix of candles and evergreens feel right all season long.

Our two gorgeous Perigold green wreaths with pinecones and berries are statement pieces that carry us from fall to winter. I have this one with blue berries over our mantel, and this one with white berries and a silk burgundy ribbon in our stairway.

Gather heirloom quality pieces that make you feel something

You don’t need a lot of stuff to decorate for a season.

Practical elements like dishes and candlesticks, organic touches of the season, statement pieces (less is more) and focusing on quality over quantity.

This is why I love shopping at Perigold, they curate elements that become special heirlooms you’ll have forever.

Gather quality pieces that make you feel something.

To create a memorable destination, no reservation needed — just set a special mood for an ordinary evening at home and make treasured memories with the people you love.

Tell me, what makes your home feel like a holiday destination?

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