Brooks Nader is swapping trend-forward holiday gimmicks for a cozy, classic Christmas in her new Los Angeles home — and she’s not shy about what she won’t tolerate on a tree. In a recent interview, the model and Love Thy Nader star explained the festive choices she made this season and the décor trends that simply don’t fit her aesthetic.
Which holiday decorations she refuses to use
When it comes to seasonal styling, Nader has clear boundaries. She told PEOPLE she avoids certain popular accents and prefers to keep her décor grounded.
- Tinsel is out. She finds it messy and unappealing for her home.
- Ultra-modern monochrome trees — such as entirely white or all-silver “themed” trees — are not her preference.
She framed these dislikes as matters of vibe. Nader said she would rather see a traditional look than a frosted, Instagram-ready tree. Her reaction to these trends is personal and stylistic, not dismissive of others’ tastes.
How she styled her Los Angeles house for Christmas
For this holiday season, Nader settled on an elegant, traditional approach. The centerpiece is a tall evergreen dressed in classic ornaments and ribbons.
- Ornament palette: red, silver and gold.
- Accent pieces: dark red bows placed throughout the branches.
- Overall aesthetic: vintage-meets-preppy, with nods to timeless American decor.
Although she briefly considered skipping the bows — a memory trigger from her childhood — she ultimately embraced them as a nostalgic touch. That choice ties the décor to family memories rather than to design trends.
Family traditions and holiday hosting plans
Nader plans to fill her L.A. home with relatives and friends for the holidays. She described a warm, lively gathering rather than a minimalist, staged celebration.
- Guests include her sisters and Love Thy Nader co-stars Mary Holland, Grace Ann and Sarah Jane.
- Her parents, Breaux Nader and Holland Greene Nader, will also join the festivities.
- Activities she prefers: matching Christmas pajamas, cookie-baking sessions and family breakfasts.
Her father’s homemade Christmas morning breakfast is a cherished ritual she said she wouldn’t change. Those small traditions help explain why her décor leans toward the familiar and sentimental.
Design influences and public partnerships
Nader described her holiday decorating as leaning toward a “Ralph Lauren-y” feel — think preppy, classic and a touch of Americana. She joked that Christmas is the one time she keeps things especially polished.
She also discussed a recent collaboration that connects tech and home comfort. As part of a partnership with Samsung SmartThings, she highlighted how smart home tools helped manage lighting and ambience during the decorating process.
Why the traditional route works for her
- Emotional resonance: classic pieces evoke family memories.
- Practicality: time-tested color schemes and ornaments are easy to style.
- Compatibility: traditional décor plays well with a lived-in, welcoming home.
Decorating choices that balance nostalgia and modern living
By mixing enduring accents with contemporary conveniences, Nader created a holiday setting that feels both curated and comfortable. The red bows and warm ornaments give the home a festive identity without veering into seasonal spectacle.
Her approach offers a reminder that holiday decorating can be guided by personal history rather than social media trends. For Nader, that means choosing pieces that spark pleasant memories and suit a busy household full of loved ones.
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