Kelly Clarkson swears by these 5 tips to get her home ready for the holidays - and Wayfair makes them so easy to recreate
The singer and talk show host is providing major hosting inspiration this Christmas


What's the best way to prepare your home for Christmas hosting? As December approaches, having a plan in place to make your home cozy now for holiday entertaining will make your life so much easier later on but it can be hard to know where to start. Fortunately, American Idol-winner and homemaker-extraordinaire Kelly Clarkson has shared the five hosting tricks she swears by. Even better, they all involve H&G favorite Wayfair. With Kelly and Wayfair by your side, you'll be ready for to transform your home into a cozy holiday oasis in no time.
Kelly Clarkson's Christmas decor recommendations are all timelessly elegant, meaning you'll want these items in your home long after December has ended. Here's what she had to say.
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1. There's no such thing as too many trees
1 Tree, 2 Tree, Red Tree, Blue Tree, we want them all! Kelly Clarkson suggests that the limit does not exist when it comes to how many tabletop Christmas trees you can use in your home this holiday season. Especially if you don't have space for a more traditional Christmas tree, these smaller, more wieldy trees are a great option.
2. Add cozy cabin touches
Kelly Clarkson's French-country style Montana Collection at Wayfair is the epitome of the cozy farmhouse aesthetic, perfect for Christmas hosting. Adding rustic accents from the collection to your home creates a warm, comfortable feel that will last long after the holiday season has ended.
3. A glam holiday table will instantly elevate your entertaining
Nothing makes us more excited for the holidays than perfect Christmas table decor, and that starts with putting together cozy dining room furniture. Whether it's a massive Christmas dinner with the entire family or a few friends over for a game night, an artfully planned tablescape will elevate the whole affair.
This textural table runner is made of ivory cotton for a long-lasting style. The boho chic look of the tasseled ends and decorative pom poms grants this table linen a warm and cozy feel. Perfect for all of your holiday dinner parties and long enough that it allows you to place a Christmassy centerpiece on top.
4. Cute cookware makes meals 10x better
Le Creuset cookware is the ultimate in stylish and functional pieces for the kitchen. This season, take your holiday entertaining up a notch by ensuring that even the cookware is fabulous. Although Le Creuset pans come at a higher cost than some other cookware, experts say it's worth the price.
5. Make guests comfy with extra blankets
There's nothing worse than feeling cold in someone else's home. Make sure your guests don't have this experience by stocking up on cozy (and cute) throw blankets this holiday season.
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This cozy, 100% acrylic throw blanket is perfect for nestling with a mug of tea this autumn. It is double-knitted by hand for a stylish, chunky look. The 60-inch length gives the blanket the perfect amount of drape on the couch or at the end of the bed. Available in 9 muted hues.
By following Kelly Clarkson's easy tips for holiday hosting, you can create magic in your home this festive season. Your Christmas traditions will look even more special with Kelly's touch added.

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.
In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.
Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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