Decorating Guides – Sanctuary Story

What Decorating Season Are You? Personality Quiz

Discover Your Decorating Season Personality!

Posted on May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 by Sanctuary Story

Did you know there are ten decorating seasons in a year? Yes, you heard me right. There are ten!

Most people are familiar with the delightful four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Yet, in the vibrant realm of home decorating, there are countless additional seasons, each offering wonderful chances to rejuvenate and enhance your living space! The thrill truly amplifies when you discover which decorating season aligns perfectly with your personality. Embracing the themes you’re drawn to can transform your living space into a beautiful expression of who you are!

Ever Wonder Which Decorating Season You Are?

Want to discover which season you’re most like? Take a quick quiz to out your style preferences and how to spruce up your decorating skills! Once you’ve unraveled the mystery of your seasonal alter ego, make sure to check out the Seasonal Decorating Guide. It’s like magic, but with more throw pillows!

4 Easy Steps to Craft a Perfect Bouquet

Posted on March 17, 2026May 12, 2026 by Sanctuary Story

Back when I used to run a home décor store, I often would have people come up to me and say, “Can you help me? I really struggle making floral arrangements.”

To you, I offer 4 Easy Steps to Craft a Perfect Bouquet for your home! What I love about these steps is that it is economic-friendly, and you can use just about any floral you already have at home! Many of the items I use in my own home have been thrifted. And, whenever I want to update up my bouquet, it is easy to simply swap out a flower or two with the changing seasons!

Watch my video below for a step-by-step visual guide. I also list everything used in this video/post if you want to recreate my design. This specific look was made purely from Amazon products, which I have listed below for just you. My Shop has these items available as well, so go give it a visit!*

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The 10 Decorating Seasons Explained

Posted on February 23, 2026June 9, 2026 by Sanctuary Story

A few weeks ago, I presented several of my friends with a poll to identify how many decorating seasons exist. I was impressed by how well they did; some of them remembered we decorate for holidays such as Valentine’s Day and Easter. Holidays are excellent indicators of a new decorating season, but they do not necessarily define one.

Thus, I offer this guide on the 10 Decorating Seasons of the Year. Whether you are a bargain shopper, or merely curious about decorating trends, this guide is for you! My Annual Decorating Calendar provides a quick cheat-sheet with timestamps for those of you who are new to the 10 Decorating Seasons.

Annual Decorating Calendar - At a Glance - Cheat Sheet
1. The Great Refresh
2. Coastal Dreams
3. Soft Spring
4. Vibrant Spring
5. Vibrant Summer
6. Soft/Mute Summer
7. Soft/Magical Fall
8. Christmas I
9. Golden Fall
10. Christmas II