Author

Maya Bennett

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Maya Bennett is the stylist and writer behind The Vista Decor. A devoted thrift-store hunter and DIY enthusiast, she believes beautiful rooms come from thoughtful choices, not big budgets. Here she shares practical room guides, budget-friendly DIYs, and seasonal styling ideas for real homes.

A cosy Christmas bedroom with layered bedding, a lit tree, and warm fairy lights

Room Guides

Christmas Bedroom Decor Ideas for a Cosy Holiday Retreat

Layered bedding, warm string lights, a small tree, and candlelit scent: eight practical ideas that turn your bedroom into the cosiest room in the house this December.

October 13, 2026 12 min read

Snow-flocked Christmas tree with ivory and champagne-gold ornaments in a bright white living room

Decor Ideas

White Christmas Decor Ideas: Elegant Neutral Holiday Style

Ivory trees, layered textures and champagne-gold accents: a room-by-room guide to a white Christmas that feels warm and elegant, never cold.

October 13, 2026 12 min read

A cosy Christmas kitchen with cedar garland along the cabinets, a wreath on the pantry door and a festive island centrepiece.

Room Guides

Christmas Kitchen Decor Ideas: Festive Touches for the Heart of the Home

The kitchen works hardest in December and gets decorated least. These eight ideas bring wreaths, greenery, a drink corner and holiday scent into the room without stealing a single inch of counter space.

October 13, 2026 12 min read

A small apartment living room decorated for Christmas with a slim pencil tree, cream knit throw and garland on the bookshelf, glowing with warm light

Decor Ideas

Small Apartment Christmas Decor Ideas That Don’t Feel Cramped

Slim trees, wall garlands, layered warm light and one disciplined palette: a practical guide to decorating a small apartment for Christmas without losing a single walkable square foot.

October 12, 2026 11 min read

A masquerade-themed Christmas living room in midnight blue and gold

Decor Ideas

Dramatic Holiday Party Decor: Masquerade-Themed Christmas

A masquerade-themed Christmas party guide: midnight-and-gold palettes, masks as decor, ballroom tables, and candlelit details that turn the holidays into an evening with a plot.

October 12, 2026 12 min read

Vintage white lace doilies styled with dried flowers, twine and craft supplies on a wooden table

DIY Projects

Lace Doilies Are Back: 10 Vintage-Inspired Ways to Use Them

Ten vintage-inspired ways to use lace doilies — from gallery wall art and lampshades to garlands and Christmas ornaments, all beginner-friendly.

October 12, 2026 10 min read

A warm autumn living room layered with a chunky knit throw, a candle cluster, fairy lights and a pumpkin

Decor Ideas

The Cosy Home Checklist: 20 Affordable Autumn Comforts

Twenty affordable autumn comforts for a cosy home — soft textiles, warm lighting, seasonal scents, and small rituals that make fall feel like a hug.

October 12, 2026 15 min read