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WRITTEN BY MARIROSE KRALL
PHOTOS BY TORI SIKKEMA
DESIGN BY CORINNE VILLANI-KAAS
vibe before her sons arrived home from college for the holiday break.”
Sikkema had already revamped her home’s interiors, replacing a more
elaborate look with straightforward pieces, neutral tones and natural
textures. “My focus was on using holiday accents that were harmonious
with the aesthetics of the home,” she says. The starting point was a pinecone
cluster tied with hemp rope and silk ribbon. Sikkema found it at
a local shop and purchased several. “These were inspirational pieces that
The family’s Maltese Bichon, Tate (named after the cookie), wears a ribbon that
coor dinates with the family room furnishings and holiday décor. The painting
on the fireplace shows the view from the Seastreak ferry, which runs between
New Jersey and New York, among other destinations. “I love it,” homeowner Tori
Sikkema says. “It’s a reminder of the incredible place we live.”
Snowy owl figures and flocked evergreen boughs trim the family room tree. The
vintage silver ornaments belonged to Sikkema’s mother.
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