Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Holiday Wish List

My family does a Secret Santa and we all set up a wish-list on Elfster. I have been adding things to my list and have been going through all of the items on my family members’ lists. I have two teenage daughters who also started to put things on their Elfster. I pulled my favorites to create a little holiday gift guide / wish list to share.

My older daughter is a big tea drinker and I love this set that I found on her Elfster. My husband has this shirt on his list which is such a classic. I already own these Anthro slippers and wear them every night as I hate being cold.

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There are also some great design finds like this rug at 50% off that I have in my den and LOVE!!  

I've used this rug in a client project and it is also 50% off - it's gorgeous!!

I just ordered this beautiful ceramic vase for $24 which is 50% off right now!

PS I also offer gift certificates if you are looking for another idea to put on your list.

Does anyone else’s family use Elfster for their Secret Santa gift exchange? We also use it for birthday gift wish lists too and I have to say that it’s been fun to be surprised each special occasion to open something that I am super excited to receive. And it makes giving gifts really fun too since you know that the gift will be so appreciated.

Teen Bedroom Design - Bergen County NJ decorator

I am so thrilled to share this teen room makeover! My client and her daughter were so much fun to work with every step of the way as we transformed her bedroom. On the initial questionnaire form, my client wrote that she was “Looking for something softer/more feminine” and I think we definitely achieved that goal with the finished space. Now I am antsy to get started on another teen bedroom transformation so get in touch if you’d like to chat about a new room for your tween or teen!

Here is the photo that I took when I first met my client and her daughter.

Let’s zoom in a bit to see the fantastic wallpaper accent wall behind the bed. It is a subtle and sophisticated pattern.

The other side of the room features a gorgeous built-in including a desk - here is a peek (I love the desk chair).

This built-in was designed to not only include a desk, but it also provides so much storage that there is now no need for a dresser in the room anymore.

When I first met my client for our consultation, her daughter had a dresser and a desk along with a couple of other storage pieces.

Now the space is so much more streamlined and I love how everything is hidden for such a clean look.

All of the details are just gorgeous from the Quartz countertops to the antique brass hardware and trimwork.

I can’t get enough of this upholstered bed and timeless bedding.

Every teen needs a mirror in their room and I love how we have such a pretty view in the reflection of this large brass wall mirror.

I would love to work on more teen and tween bedroom transformations- they have become my favorite type of project.

Christie Adams Design is a Bergen County interior designer based on Wyckoff NJ. Specializing in design consultations, room transformations and renovations (kitchens and bathrooms), Christie works all over Northern NJ (Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Montclair, Glen Ridge, North Haledon, Oradell, Westwood, Ramsey, Allendale and Ho-Ho-Kus to name a few).

Bergen County Interior Designer, Christie Adams has a background in graphic design and photography and an eye for creating homes that are both beautiful and functional

Teenage Bedroom Transformation - Bergen County Interior Designer

My clients contacted me in the spring to ask me to do a room transformation for their tween daughter who was going away to sleepaway camp. They wanted it to be a surprise for her when she came home from camp and this sounded SO fun to me! Of course I was up for this project. We had a tight turnaround time, but got it all done and I am so happy to hear that this lucky girl LOVES her new room!!

Here is a photo of her room that I took the day that I first stopped by to take measurements.

As you can see, it was a total transformation with all new furniture, wall color and window treatments.

It’s all in the details - I love the ruffles in the drapes, the new ceiling fixture and the handle bar on the night stands.

I hope that she finds her new desk space to be a productive spot to get homework done.

Here is a before photo of her desk area:

My client told me how much her daughter loves dogs so I was happy to find these adorable prints to display over her bed.

I think this new space will grow with her through middle and high school and I can even see her wanting to bring some of these items to her college dorm. I know I want the night stand and table lamp for my own house :)

One more side by side before/after shot. You’ll notice that when we put the new furniture in place, we moved the nightstand to the other side of her bed. So now it’s front and center when she enters her new room. It was too pretty to hide on the back wall!

I would LOVE to do more tween / teen bedrooms, so definitely reach out to chat about a makeover for your child!

Christie Adams Design is a Bergen County NJ decorator / interior designer located in Wyckoff. Specializing in room transformations, design consultations and kitchens/bathrooms, Christie works in towns all over Northern New Jersey such as Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Oradell, Montclair, Glen Ridge, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, River Edge, Franklin Lakes, North Haledon, Ramsey, Wayne, Paramus just to name a few.

Christie has a background in graphic design and photography and an eye for creating homes that are both beautiful and functional. Reach out to schedule a consultation to get started on creating your dream home.

White and Gold Bathroom - Bergen County bathroom designer

I am thrilled to finally share this beautiful bathroom transformation which has been in the works for many months. I was not always patient in getting to the finish line, but as always, it has been worth the wait! My clients wanted to create a timeless and classic bathroom featuring white and gold tones. It was hard to contain my excitement seeing it all come together just as we had planned starting with our first meeting.

Here is a photo that I took when I first saw the space. You’ll notice has much bigger the room feels by opening up that wall between the shower and the vanity!

It feels like a brand new room!

I love how these close up shots really capture the little details.

The shower door is stunning in person!

And when the door is open, you really can appreciate the beautiful wall tile.

The herringbone tile is one of my favorite details.

Christie Adams Design is a NJ interior designer located in Bergen County. Specializing in full room transformations, in-home design consultations and renovations (kitchens, bathrooms, new builds and additions), Christie works in towns all over Northern New Jersey such as Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Oradell, Montclair, Glen Ridge, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, River Edge, Franklin Lakes, North Haledon, Ramsey, Wayne, just to name a few.

With a background in graphic design and photography, Christie has an eye for creating homes that are both beautiful and functional. Reach out to schedule a consultation to get started on creating your dream home.