10/06/2025
How is it that the holidays reoccur so often?! Why does it feel like I just put my holiday decor away in January, and then two days later I’m pulling it all back out again?
Last year, I found myself scaling back how many of my beautifully handpicked decorations I actually displayed because I knew how much work it would be to put it all away later. Unless you have a whole team to mount and break down your decorations, how festive your house looks often depends on how much energy you have that year.
The holidays are busy. The kids have activities at school, your friends are planning parties, laundry somehow gets bulkier, and there’s an influx of new goodies and trinkets that fill the counters. It’s all part of the magic — and the madness — of the season!
For the last three years, a handful of my regular clients have scheduled specific sessions right after each holiday to get their decor put away in just one day. And not only does it get packed up — it gets organized as we go! Each year, the decorating process becomes easier and faster. It’s like organizing on the way out and organizing on the way in — a total game-changer.
🎃A Few Tips to Help You This Holiday Season
1. Ditch the plastic H-E-B bags.
Try switching smaller decor items into clear Ziploc bags instead. Those random plastic grocery bags tend to get overlooked and end up sitting in the bins year after year.
2. Label everything!
Use labels or painter’s tape to mark what’s inside each bin and where it usually goes. Keep those groups of items together. Future-you will thank you when it’s time to decorate again.
3. Create a holiday art garland.
Use string or twine to hang your kids’ handmade holiday artwork. It’s adorable, meaningful, and makes it easy to display those sweet memories in one quick, simple step.
As the holidays start to roll in, remember that it’s okay to simplify and make space for what really matters — peace, joy, and connection. A little organization now can make next season’s setup a total breeze.
If you need a hand getting your holiday decor put away (without the chaos), I’d love to help! You can always reach out to schedule a Post-Holiday Reset Session or follow along here for more simple organizing tips to make your home feel lighter, calmer, and ready for whatever season comes next.
Until next time,
💛 Lissette @ ResetwithLissette
