It’s the time to get into the holiday spirit and start decorating! Often, people feel that when they downsize from a home to 55+ senior living, it also means they will have to downsize their holiday spirit. Rest assured, that is not the case! There are many ways to make your new apartment “merry and bright.”

Spending time putting up cherished items brings back holiday memories regardless of the space in which you live. These items will help you to feel connected with family, friends, and your heritage. It is these sentimental items that bring one’s apartment to life during the holiday season. Below are some tips and tricks to decorate your senior apartment.

1. LED Candles

Candles are a strong holiday symbol and are used in many celebrations and traditions. Fortunately, you can still bring the beauty of candles to your home by using LED candles without the danger of open flame in an apartment building or villa.. LED candles have come a long way; many look life-like or are scented. Light up your apartment and windows with beautiful LED candles this year to bring the holidays to life.

2. Wreaths

Wreaths are a perfect addition to your apartment regardless of the holiday or season! They can be used to decorate your apartment door or even on the wall in your apartment as an extra touch of décor. Want to add a special touch to your wreath? Create one yourself! Whether during one of our community events or with a gathering of your family and friends, creating your own wreath will add sentimental value and cherished memories.

3. Tree

If the holiday you celebrate includes the tradition of putting up a tree, do not fret! Artificial trees come in various sizes, so you will be able to find the right size for your apartment. Fill the tree with ornaments that remind you of cherished memories. Miss the real-tree smell? You can use an essential oil diffuser of spruce, fir, or pine to fill your home with the scent of a real tree. Another great idea is to add a basket of scented pine cones to your décor! Not only are they festive, but they smell great too.

4. Cozy Blankets

Cozy blankets can be found year-round and are a great way to decorate for each season. One easy way to add some holiday flavor to your apartment is by adding a festive blanket to your living room display. It can be draped over your couch, added to a blanket ladder, or even placed on a favorite recliner. As an added bonus, they are perfect for snuggling on the couch during your favorite holiday movie with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

5. Taste the Holidays

Some of the best “decorations” are delicious treats baked and displayed for those we love to enjoy. Experiencing the holidays doesn’t have to be just visual. It can be done through all five senses, including taste. Add a bowl of holiday sweets to your table décor or set a platter on display with cookies your grandchildren helped you decorate. Small touches like this will bring your space to life.

6. Music!

Although music isn’t a tangible decoration, it is a great way to add holiday flare to any space. Playing music in the background while cooking, cleaning, or having friends over adds a seasonal touch to your apartment. Playing your favorite holiday tunes will also bring back cherished memories while making new ones.

As you can see, there are many ways to bring your 55+ active adult apartment or cottage to life for the holidays without downsizing your holiday spirit. This is just a small sampling of ways to make your apartment a beautiful holiday getaway this season. Contact us today if you are interested in learning more about our community and how we can help you make one of our apartments your new home! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

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When you move into an Allure Lifestyle Community, you will quickly realize that everything we do is centered around our customized lifestyle program, the LIFE. The Allure Lifestyle enables you to immerse yourself in all that life has to offer: more friendship, more fun, and more freedom to experience each day on your terms.

The LIFE is our signature program designed to allow our active adult residents to embrace the best chapter of their lives, incorporating seven alluring lifestyle values focused on independence, friendship, and enthusiasm. In a nutshell, the LIFE is about living a life of more.

You might be wondering, what are the seven values of the Allure Lifestyle? Let’s break down each one below.

A Creative Life.

Our senior communities provide new possibilities, discoveries, exploration, experimentation, self-expression, and invention. We provide you with various avenues to explore your creativity and try new things. You will never be short on inspiration.

A Healthy Life.

As an active adult 55+ community, we understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. We provide various fitness opportunities, meeting our residents where they are currently and helping them stay active and healthy. We are committed to helping our residents age vibrantly.

A Playful Life.

Play is powerful. Enjoy a game with friends, while having conversations full of laughter. Playfulness keeps us all young at heart and allows us to be our authentic selves without worry or concern. When we allow ourselves moments of play and joy, we truly allow ourselves to live a life of more.

An Inquisitive Life.

At Allure Lifestyle Communities, we believe one should never stop learning or being curious. Our communities provide numerous opportunities for residents to open their minds and hearts. Whether it is attending a seminar or class, we provide the means to expand knowledge and spark passions.

A Mindful Life.

Similar to A Healthy Life, the Allure Lifestyle is focused on active senior living, which is just as much mental as it is physical. The brain plays a powerful role in one’s overall wellness, which is why we are dedicated to offering a brain-healthy lifestyle to help you maintain your edge.

A Social Life.

Humans are social beings and the Allure Lifestyle embraces that. In our communities, you will be able to create genuine connections with other residents that will result in new friendships. These relationships can have a significant impact on overall well-being, which is why our social communities are the perfect solution for active aging adults.

A Centered Life.

Many of our residents view their move into an Allure Lifestyle Community as a new chapter in their lives, allowing the opportunity for self-reflection and maybe even self-discovery. We encourage emotional and spiritual exploration to enrich the souls of our residents by offering opportunities to find inner peace, gratitude practices, and mindfulness exercises.

As you can see, the Allure Lifestyle is so much more than an activity program or events schedule – it is the foundation of everything we do and offer. The LIFE program encourages residents to live their best lives and helps them be the best versions of themselves along the way.

If this type of lifestyle is something you are looking for, we invite you to come to visit our community and experience it for yourself. We guarantee that what you will find inside an Allure Lifestyle Community is a life of more, waiting for you to join us.

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