The holiday season is officially here - which means twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and plenty of decorating inspiration filling our feeds. If you’re feeling the rush of holiday prep, you’re not alone! To help make the season brighter (and a whole lot easier), Lifestyle Curator Stacie Krajchir-Tom joined Houston Life with fresh ideas to elevate your décor, your hosting game, and even your gifting.

HOUSTON – Harnessing the power of rituals can help us reclaim some of our identity that has been lost during the pandemic, according to UT Physicians/ UT Health. That joy is linked to memories that come with these rituals which makes them more than tradition, it gives healing power to holiday decorating. For many, holiday decorating is a way to call those memories to mind. While rituals can improve our mental health, don’t hesitate to seek help if they are not enough. To make an appointment with a UT Physicians mental health specialist, call 888-4UT-DOCS.