Less is more!

The first tip is pretty simple: avoid make-up. Probably we used a lot of it during the holidays, so a good idea is to go make-up free: a couple of days should be enough to have an healthier skin. Another good idea is using natural and organic skincare brands.

Get rid of acne 

Ok, indulging in delicious food was one of my favorite activities in the last few days (hum… weeks maybe) but now I can spot some new blackheads around my nose and on my chin. Definitely not happy about it. Purifying masks are the solution and a clay face mask may be perfect for you. There are several types of clay, including green (absorbent and anti-inflammatory), white (purifying and astringent) and pink (anti-inflammatory and anti-reddening).

The scrub

The scrub, our greatest friend. There are so many different types of scrub, so many textures! You can buy them, or you can prepare your scrub at home. If you choose this option, be careful! Some time ago, I decided to do it and I used coffee dregs: I heard they were good for the skin and wanted to give them a try. I put the blend on my legs and I massaged it. Well, after a few minutes I had a rapid heartbeat. Nothing to be alarmed about, but I won’t use coffee in my scrub again. Now my favorite ingredients are sugar and salt: you can mix them with olive oil to obtain a great homemade scrub. Don’t be too vigorous while rubbing it, especially on sensitive areas, such as the eye contour.

Puffy eyes

A great remedy to help you reducing puffy eyes comes from tea. You simply put two bags of tea in the fridge (or, if you are in a rush, put them in bowl with iced water) and then, once they are cold, you put them on your eyes for a few minutes. The bags under your eyes will tone down. For a stronger effect, try using green tea!

Get clean from the inside out

There are a few good practice that we can use on our daily life to help our skin after the holidays. Try to drink a lot: herbal tea (artichoke and dandelion are excellent ingredients), green tea or hot water with lemon are tasteful options. You can add some honey to sweeten your beverage. Eating a lot of vegetables and fruits is another good solution to stay hydrated. Seasonal vegetables for the month of January are cabbage, chicory, artichoke, fennel and leek, while some fruits in season are oranges, tangerines, kiwis, pears and apples. You could also eat wholegrain cereals, fish and white meat.
Another way to have your body – and your skin- back on track is sleeping enough: try to have 7-8 hours of sleep per night.

Those are simple and effective ways to revitalize your skin back after the holiday season, I’m using them too and I can already see some results. Also, here there are a few products to moisturize, purifying and brighten your skin!

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This Christmas is even more unique because we are in our new home, and I want to make it cozy for this particular time of the year. This year the traditional red is the main color for all the decorations, even though I was very tempted by white, mixed with silver… who knows, maybe next year!
Now, let’s talk about the tips: here we have 5 easy tips to decorate your home for Christmas

A Wreath to Decorate Your Home

First things first: put a wreath on the front door and you will immediately feel that magical atmosphere, even before going into the house. There are several types of wreaths, from the modern ones, made using Christmas balls, to the traditional ones, created with intertwined branches. If you are good at DIY, you could make your own wreath (for this time, I’ll pass… Mine was actually handmade, but by my brother-in-law!).

Adorn with Christmas Blankets

Then, the second tip is so easy, you simply have to arrange a (possibly red or tartan) throw on your couch.  I’ve chosen a soft, warm one. You could also choose a funny pattern, such as Santa or some reindeer.  This option is not only beautiful to see, but also useful: imagine coming home, after a long day at work, to your cozy Christmas blanket and spending the night in it. Sounds good, right?

Christmas Branches

Another simple yet elegant ornament is to have holly branches all over the house. I’ve decided for artificial branches: having two cats, it’s a safer solution and I will use them next year as well.

Decorate Your Restroom for Christmas

Can we decorate the restroom too? Of course! The easiest way is to use themed towels or, for a more sober style, red or green ones. Another lovely idea is to put a small, cute Christmas tree on your sink or on the shelves.

Pine Cones To Decorate Your House

Finally, have fun with pine cones! You could use natural or white ones, for a snow-covered result, and place them in a small vase made of glass, or create a centerpiece adding some candles and you could even hang them on the Christmas tree.

Simple but of great impact, these are my 5 ideas to to decorate your home for Christmas. Now it’s your turn! Send me your pictures of your decorated houses or tag me in your Instagram posts! Can’t wait to see them!

See you soon,

Carol

P. s.
My first blog post ever, what a feeling! I’ve to admit it: I thought that blogging was way easier. You just sit in front of your pc, write some ideas, create a short text and that’s it. Well, I was wrong. It took me a few weeks and several hours of work to write this simple post… but I loved it! It’s great to have a place where I can share my passions with you and continue the adventure started on my Instagram profile.

I am at the early stages of blogging and I have a lot to learn: I hope to be able to create inspiring, interesting and useful content. Oh, and I also hope to go a bit faster, or the next post will be live on Easter! If you have any tips or comments, just write me!

L'articolo How to Decorate Your Home for Christmas proviene da Carol Pomme.