Holiday Gift Guide - Home, Fashion, Decor gift ideas

I have started to get a head start on my holiday shopping and wanted to share some of the things that I have been finding online. I have two teenage daughters so some of the goodies that I found are intended for them, some are fun finds for the women on my list and a couple things are for me (hint hint to my kids and husband!!)

I also included a few of my favorite items that I already own like this COZY throw blanket which my entire family is obsessed with and these marble picture frames that I have on my family room built-ins.

Let me know if you have found any great gift ideas to share!!

Happy Shopping!


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Shelf Styling Tips - NJ interior designer

Built ins are so much fun to style but can definitely be overwhelming. My own built ins in my family room are in a constant state of change as I move things around and buy new things. It’s fun for me to play :)

Here are a couple of tips if you are going to update your shelves:

  1. Start by taking everything off the shelves

  2. Put the big items on the shelves first and make sure you have items that are various different heights and shapes

  3. Use greenery (whether it’s real or faux)

  4. Add in books

Here is a close up of one of my frames with a Clover Print Shop abstract print

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Some of my Favorite items for Shelves

Happy Shopping!


Christie Adams Design is a NJ interior designer based in Bergen County. Available for whole house renovations and new builds as well as single room transformation, Christie works in Northern NJ to create beautiful and functional spaces.

Christie’s background as a graphic designer and photographer allows her to create homes that are deliberate and unique to every client.

Hiring an interior designer can save you money in the long run by avoiding costly mistakes or getting furniture that doesn’t really fit the space properly. If you have a new home in Bergen County that you just purchased or are doing an addition or renovation in the Northern NJ area I’d love to learn more about your project and share how I can help as your interior designer. I am based in Wyckoff New Jersey work with clients in Northern NJ - Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Ramsey, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, Hillsdale, North Haledon, Westwood, Hillsdale, Summit, Westfield, Chatham and Montclair to name a few.

NJ interior designer Ridgewood - console table refresh

I am SO excited about how this space came out in my client’s living room. We started with a blank slate - everything that was currently there was being removed. I love how this new dark console table really anchors the space and is a contrast to the light walls. There are these cool tabs as pulls and the metal legs are very fresh and modern. The art is definitely a showstopper and just a few simple accessories is all that was needed to complete the space.

I always like to see where a space started from whenever I see an “after” photo because I think it’s so fun to see how much can change. So here is a before / after for you!! You will notice that the new console table fills up more of the wall and that the larger statement art really makes more of an impact. The closed storage is also more practical for this family with 3 young children.

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Christie Adams Design is a NJ interior designer based in Bergen County. Christie specializes in whole house renovations / new builds / single room transformations in Northern NJ and her goal is to create beautiful and functional spaces.

Christie’s background as a graphic designer and photographer allows her to create spaces that are deliberate and unique to every client.

Christie works with clients in Northern NJ - Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Ramsey, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, Hillsdale, North Haledon, Westwood, Hillsdale, Summit, Westfield, Chatham and Montclair to name a few.

Interior Designer - Chatham NJ - Room Tour

Today I am sharing a little tour of my client’s gorgeous home in Chatham NJ. This living room transformation was so much fun to work on because the 100+ year old home is just filled with SO much charm and character. I love the trim work and molding around the windows and original french doors. We also updated the powder room next to the living room with some colorful and bold wallpaper.

Enjoy the tour!

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Christie Adams Design is a Northern NJ interior designer based in Wyckoff NJ in Bergen County. Available for whole house renovations / new builds and single room transformations, Christie creates beautiful and functional spaces. Christie’s background as a graphic designer and photographer allows her to create spaces that are deliberate and unique to every client.

Christie works with clients in Northern NJ - Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Ramsey, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, Westwood, Hillsdale, Summit, Westfield, Chatham and Montclair to name a few.