Happy Thanksgiving!

Which decor elements did you enjoy the most this Thanksgiving? Did you choose to create beautiful centerpieces from various materials or did you create a particularly stunning main door decoration this year?

Did you find some helpful decor tricks that somehow made the holiday atmosphere calmer and more enjoyable, if not even stress-free? Do share your holiday decorating tips with us. Creating a beautiful holiday home that is also a relaxing, calm and happy home seems to be a challenge sometimes, so any helpful tips are welcome. For me, I find simplicity always works best, so my trick is a combination of planning and simplifying. It seems that my holiday decor gets simpler every year, while the times are getting more enjoyable.

Speaking of holiday decor and gifts, I hope your Black Friday shopping list is ready, as there are so many great deals out there tomorrow! Most of all, though, I hope you are having a genuinely happy time with your family this Thanksgiving.

Image: Alice Edward / Getty Images