Bringing that “Ralph Lauren” Vibe to Your Table for Christmas

There’s something timeless about a Ralph Lauren Christmas: the mix of classic elegance, cozy texture, and a touch of the outdoors that feels both refined and inviting. It’s that perfect blend of rich patterns, candlelight, and nature’s beauty all gathered around one table. This year, I’ve been leaning into that look for our Christmas table, and it’s as warm and welcoming as it sounds.

Here’s how to bring that Ralph Lauren-inspired charm into your own holiday table setting.

Start with Tartan Plaid

Nothing says “Ralph Lauren Christmas” quite like tartan. It’s traditional, bold, and endlessly cozy. Lay the foundation with a tartan plaid tablecloth or runner: deep reds, greens, and navy blues are classic choices. You can even layer in plaid napkins for extra texture. The pattern instantly adds that English-country elegance while keeping things festive and homey.

Layer with Transferware Dishes
Transferware and Christmas were made for each other. Those intricate designs in red, brown, or blue bring vintage beauty to the table. Mix them with simple cream or white dishes if you don’t have a full set, it adds interest and depth. The delicate scenes and patterns tell stories of old-world charm, and they pair beautifully with plaid.

Add Natural Elements

To keep the table from feeling too formal, bring in nature’s warmth. Scatter pomegranates, apples, and oranges down the center of the table, mixing them with sprigs of cedar greenery. The mix of color and texture feels lush and full of life. You can even slice a few dried oranges or tuck small bundles of greenery into each place setting for a thoughtful touch.

Set the Mood with Candlelight

The Ralph Lauren aesthetic loves a little drama: soft, flickering candlelight on a winter evening is just that. Use brass candlesticks or hurricanes to add glow and height to your table. The light bouncing off the transferware and plaid creates that timeless, cozy glow that feels straight out of a Christmas story.

Finish with Small, Thoughtful Details
Tie your napkins with velvet ribbon, use vintage silverware, or add a few pinecones for texture. This look is all about layers: classic meets rustic, polished meets comfortable.

When it’s all pulled together, the table feels elegant but lived-in: like it’s seen laughter, stories, and second helpings of dessert. That’s the true magic of a Ralph Lauren-style Christmas: beauty that feels effortless, gathered, and full of heart.

Until next time,
From Our Cozy Little Home to yours—may your Christmas table be warm, classic, and filled with the kind of charm that never goes out of style.

Christmas Coziness with Real Touch Pine from Antique Farm House

There’s just something about pine that says “home.” The fresh green, the soft drape, the hint of winter magic: it’s a simple yet beautiful way to make your space feel warm and welcoming as the seasons shift.

We’ve been swooning over the Real Touch Pine Garlands and Wreaths from Antique Farm House, and they’ve quickly become a go-to staple in Our Cozy Little Home. Whether you’re decorating for the holidays or just adding a little everyday greenery, here’s how we’re styling them throughout the house.

On Open Shelves

Layering greenery on open shelving instantly softens the space and adds a festive vibe. We love draping a real touch pine garland along the edge of our wooden shelves, letting the ends fall naturally over the sides for a relaxed look. We have used these garlands on our coffee bar shelves, hutches, and open shelving in our dining room.

Styling tip: Tuck in a few fairy lights or mini pinecones to add texture and glow. The garland’s realistic branches catch the light beautifully, and the drape mimics fresh-cut pine without the mess.

In Dough Bowls with Santa Mugs or Ornaments
This is a favorite tabletop or kitchen island styling trick! Nestle a pine garland inside a vintage dough bowl, then layer in nostalgic touches like Santa mugs, mercury glass ornaments, or even cinnamon sticks for a touch of scent and color.

It’s the perfect way to turn simple holiday items into a charming centerpiece or cocoa bar display.

Cozy tip: Add a few dried orange slices or cranberry sprigs for an old-fashioned Christmas feel.

Across the Mantle

A classic, for good reason. The full, draping nature of these garlands makes them perfect for mantles. Let the ends trail down slightly on each side for a romantic, effortless look.

We love pairing the greenery with brass candlesticks, chunky knit stockings, pinecones, and twinkle lights for a layered, lived-in look that feels warm all season long.

Pro tip: Use small command hooks or floral wire to secure the garland without damaging your mantle.

Wrapped Around Light Fixtures

For a unique twist, wrap a real touch pine garland around a dining room chandelier or pendant light. It adds a soft, organic feel that turns your lighting into a holiday focal point.

The subtle movement of the branches plays beautifully with candlelight or dim overhead lighting, making everything feel just a bit more magical.

Safety tip: Make sure the garland is well-secured and kept away from hot bulbs or open flames.

Wreaths on Doors—Inside and Out

The Norfolk-style pine wreaths are stunning on both the front door and interior doors. Their long, draping pine needles create a softness and movement that feels welcoming from the moment you step inside.

Outside, they set the tone for a cozy home. Inside, they can be hung on bedroom doors, pantries, or even above a bed for a rustic, layered winter look.

Hanging tip: Use a ribbon, vintage scarf, or even a leather strap to hang your wreaths for added charm.

Why We Love Real Touch Pine

These garlands and wreaths look incredibly real. The texture, the shade of green, the natural drape. Plus, they’re mess-free and reusable, so you can enjoy them year after year without sacrificing beauty or charm.

Whether you lean farmhouse, cottage, vintage, or something all your own, these pieces fit right in and elevate every corner they touch.

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Tag us in your styling @ourcozylittlehome and @antiquefarmhouse. Nothing makes us happier than seeing how you make these cozy touches your own.

Stay cozy,

Bryan and Jameson
Our Cozy Little Home

The Cozy Magic of the “Ber” Months

The second the calendar flips to September, something shifts in our house. Maybe it’s the cooler nights that call for an extra blanket, or the way the light slants just right in the evenings, but there’s no denying it: the Ber Months (September, October, November, and December) are the coziest stretch of the year. Around here, we lean into them fully, every month with its own little rituals and ways of making our home feel warm, inviting, and ready for the season ahead.

Making Home Cozy During the Ber Months

For us, cozy isn’t about perfection. It’s about small changes that make the house feel like it’s giving you a hug when you walk through the door. A few things we always do once September hits:

Add layers of texture: soft throws on the couch, baskets of blankets in the living room, and maybe a few flannel pillow covers.

Keep natural touches in every corner: a crock of dried hydrangeas on the table, a vase of branches from the yard, pinecones collected on a walk.

Switch out lighting to something softer: candles (real or battery), little lamps, and twinkle lights that we sometimes forget to take down because they make the evenings so peaceful.

Fill the kitchen with seasonal scents: a simmer pot of apple peels and cinnamon sticks on the stove makes the whole house feel like a bakery. Or grab yourself a cozy PUMPKIN BREAD candle from ANTIQUE CANDLE CO. (Use my link and code BRYAN20 to save 20% off) Antique Candle Co

A Cozy Little List for Each Month:

September
The start of it all. Pumpkins begin sneaking into the decor.

Go apple picking and turn the extras into cider applesauce or pie.

Create a cozy apple cider bar outside with blankets and candlelight. Invite friends over for a backyard bonfire.

Make the first soup of the season. (That is definitely a Jameson job…he’s the cook!)

Take evening walks when the air is just starting to crisp.

October
By now, we’re fully in autumn mode. The porch gets lined with pumpkins and mums, and inside the house, I bring out all the cozy plaids.

Visit a pumpkin patch and carve jack-o’-lanterns.

Have a family movie night with all the classic fall favorites. Our favorite is Hocus Pocus for sure!

Decorate the entryway with cornstalks and a big fall wreath. Add some orange lights for a cozy glow!

November
This month feels like the heart of cozy. Warm colors, candlelight at dinner, and gathering with family.

Set the table with vintage stoneware, a basket of gourds, and brass candlesticks.

Bake pies (even if it’s just one, the smell alone is worth it). Apple is for sure my favorite but I love the smell of pumpkin pie fresh out of the oven.

Make a “thankful tree.” Gather some branches from your yard. Place them in a vintage crock. Precut leaves for your family to write one thing you are thankful for each evening. Add the leaves to the branches and by Thanksgiving you will have a beautiful centerpiece!

December
The grand finale of the Ber Months. The show. This is the moment to shine. The house feels alive with evergreen garlands, twinkling lights, and little traditions we look forward to all year.

Make homemade ornaments for the tree.

Take a drive to see holiday lights around town.

Bake Christmas cookies. This is a huge tradition for me. I took on the baking when my grandmother passed and now I bake many different varieties for our family and friends.

Sip hot cocoa under a pile of blankets while reading or watching a Christmas movie or two. Our list always includes: Home Alone, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and The Santa Clause.

The Ber Months remind us to slow down, gather together, and enjoy the comfort of home. Every season has its beauty, but these four months feel like pure magic. They’re the ones that fill our home with traditions, warmth, and plenty of cozy evenings by the fire, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.

Jameson and I always say the Ber Months are our favorite stretch of the year, and December is the one that steals our hearts every time. There is something about the month of December that slows everything down and makes us so grateful for this season.

We love the way December holds both the bustle of the holidays and the calm of cozy nights at home. It’s the month where home feels the most magical, where every room glows a little warmer, and where we’re reminded of just how much joy these four little Ber Months bring to our family.

XOXO

Bryan and Jameson