The 1 Piece of Holiday Decorating Advice Every Small-Space Dweller Needs to Know

One of Justina's big pieces of advice for small-space holiday decorating is to jazz up what you have already. "We also use existing decor to make things look festive," she explained. Case in point: this bar cart, which feels merry and cheerful thanks to all the metallic gold pieces atop it.

Living in a 1,100-square-foot space means there isn't much room for a tree. But Justina had a creative solution! "Instead of bringing in a Christmas tree, which we really don't have space for, we decorate the large euphorbia plant (the one that looks like a cactus) in our living room," she said. "It always lives there so no need to make extra space for holiday decorating."

In addition to all the fun decorating, the holidays are also the perfect time entertain. "I love to have a dedicated time to spend quality time with friends and family," she said. A festive dinner party is just the thing!

The rich table setting is primed for lots of merriment and drinking. Justina explained, "I gave each person three glasses! It just automatically makes everything feel fancy and special!" The rose-colored wine glasses were hand-me-downs from Justina's grandmother. "They have celebrated so many occasions with me and my family."

The stunning plates were the inspiration for the tabletop look. "They are in these festive and fun colorways and feel 'holiday' without being so specific that you couldn't also use them for other occasions." she said.

A great soundtrack is Justina's dinner party must have. "I'm a sucker for anything Stevie Wonder! Also, I love having instruments laying around so that after dinner things can progress into a jam session with drunken singing and dancing!"

Justina's home proves it is possible to stay true to your boho-glam style while decorating for the holidays. She didn't even succumb to green and red decor. "I think that any color can be festive, especially once paired with plants or flowers and metallic elements."

Justina said she wanted to infuse her tabletop with magic. "When I think of the holidays, I think of bright colors, shimmering lights, and warmth — that was the vibe I was calling to my holiday tabletop."

Justina is playful when it comes to decorating — as by hanging metallic ornaments from a cactus — and when entertaining. "My entertaining style is super personal, casual, homey, unexpected, and above all fun! I don't think entertaining should be taken too seriously. If you're all stressed out and not having fun, your party is going to reflect that vibe," she said.

To create her stunning tabletop display, Justina mixed new pieces from Joss & Main with things she already had. She explained, "The motif on the plates remind me a bit of a suzani blanket, so I was inspired to use a vintage one that I bought in Istanbul as the tablecloth. From there I just started layering on the color, pattern, and sparkles!"

Justina's secret to small-space holiday decorating? Fill it up! "I think people often try and leave small spaces sparse so as not to be cluttered, but I think that filling the space with lots of color and pattern — bright wallpapers, fun window treatments, eclectic furnishings — just makes the space feel more cozy."

Justina elegantly updated everyday pieces in her home for the holidays by adding delicate ornaments. We love how ornaments look dangling from unexpected places, like this library card holder.