Have you seen the NEW look of Lillian Vernon?  I remember my mom, and her mom always ordering our monogrammed Christmas stockings from the Lillian Vernon catalog.  I recently rediscovered the brand on their Instagram account, and loved all of the hip new partnerships they have curated with designers including: Maureen Anders of Anders Ruff, Jillian Yee-Pham of 2 Hearts B 1 Designs, Dylan Lauren of Dylan’s Candy and more.  I also checked out their new blog which is packed with great design tips like these holiday spruce-ups, which they share with KDHamptons readers below.  Happy Holidays!

Make your mantle shine with these hand-cast and hand-polished Solid Brass Stocking Holders, designed to secure stocking without nails or tacks. Choose from four festive designs: Sleigh, Reindeer, Snowman or Angel. Custom engraved free of charge. $39.99 each, or $34.99 for two or more. Exclusive to Lillian Vernon.  Festive Fabric Stockings are roomy and ready to hang! Choose from Santa, Elf and Snowflake, $24.99. Personalized Monogrammed Throw Blanket, in Khaki, Gray or Navy, $49.99

Whether you’ve already decked your halls for Christmas, or just beginning, it’s always a good idea to combine the old with the new: Family heirlooms and keepsakes, mixed with fresh ideas for the new season. When the boxes come down from the attic, take a quick inventory of what you should keep and what needs updating. Is your tree skirt looking so 10 years ago? Do you need some festive pillows on your chairs or sofa? How about decorating a mini-tree in your child’s room this year? Whatever you decide, show off your personal style and get ready for Santa!

Five Easy Tips For Your Holiday Home:

-Personalize your stockings and tree skirt to match. Start a new tradition and save money by re-using each year. Shop Lillian Vernon’s matching Natural Pines Personalized Stocking and Tree Skirt.

-Add magnolia or boxwood garland to your mailbox

-Let there be light: Make a path of lanterns with battery-operated pillar candles leading to your front door, or use on your mantle, buffet or dining table without having to worry about a hazard

-Use decorative multi-use beverage tubs for anything from fat wood, gifts, bubbly, wine, ornaments and gift baskets. Fill up with small gifts, wine or the recipient’s favorite things.

-Use beautifully wrapped (empty) gifts to decorate (and give height to) a buffet table, or to set a show-stopping scene under your Christmas Tree. Use different size boxes but similar patterns or colors, such as different plaids, golds, silver, etc.

Personalized matching Natural Pines Tree Skirt and Stocking, $79.99 and $29.99, customized for free.  Special Delivery Personalized Canvas Postal Gift Bag is perfect for many gifts, or one large one long, $19.99 each or two or more only $16.99 each.

Two pillows in One! Reserved For Santa Wrap Pillow and Jingle Bell Burlap Pillow by Mud Pie are versatile with or without the wrap. Red Burlap pillow alone $20.99 and Jingle Bell Wrap, $11.99. On the right, our Personalized Bayberry Wreath Wrap & Burlap Pillow by Mud Pie, can be used with or without the wrap. Burlap pillow alone, $12.99; Personalized Wreath Wrap, $14.99

This festive tub can double as an oversized gift basket! Handled tin beverage tub features “Merry Merry” printed burlap exterior. Use for gifts, wood, as a centerpiece, or bubbly cooler. $29.99

Holiday hopes and wishes expressed on these exclusive, personalized hand-drawn, ceramic ornaments by Beverly Hills calligrapher Jillian Yee-Pham. Includes gold ribbon for hanging. Buy one or the whole set: Hope, Faith, Peace and Love, $12.99

** To shop the full holiday collection go HERE