Is your home "effortlessly" guest ready this holiday season?

Is it just me or does it feel like the minute you say "We'll host Christmas this year" that your house suddenly looks... tired?

If you're preparing for the annual influx of relatives (hmmm can be good or not-so-good), here are a few easy, low-stress ways to get your home feeling welcoming, stylish and Christmas-guest ready - without a full renovation or meltdown.

1. Start with the soft stuff

A few new cushions and throws instantly make a space feel cozy. Our New Arrivals - think soft coastal textures, calming neutrals and handcrafted details - are perfect for giving your living room an instant makeover. It's amazing what a beautifully stitched cushion can do to distract from the drawer you refuse to open (with good reason!).

2. Create a guest-friendly zone

Pop a throw over the guest bed, add a couple of large statement cushions, plus a candle or lamp on bedside table, even a new crisp doona cover... and suddenly your spare room looks like a boutique hotel rather than "the junk room". K-mart has beautiful linen bed linen in light summer colours - so good (we LOVE Kmart for almost everything these days!)

3. Add festive touches without going OTT

A bowl of shells on the table, a few white baubles in a timber bowl? Coastal Christmas. Soft candlelight? Instant ambience. You can make it festive without feeling like tinsel is taking over if you have to have it at all...

4. Think textures - it's all about layers

Many of our cushions feature embellishments such as embroidery, stitching, fringing or hand-sewn shell detail. Our throws are crocheted, hand-woven with soft yarn or fabric and all ooze cozy comfort and style. Check out our new Breezy pure linen cushion and throw set for beautiful summery vibes...

5. Keep your colour palette calm

Christmas can be chaotic but your home doesn't have to be. While it's tempting to default to red and green... warm neutrals and ivories, sand and sea tones will help the whole place feel relaxed.

If you're ready to give your home that "effortlessly ready for guests" feel, browse our New Arrivals here ... or check out our Spring/Summer collections They're handcrafted, coastal-inspired and guaranteed to make your Christmas hosting look beautifully intentional.

Deep breaths. You've got this.

Nikki x