Yes - it's hotter than HOT outside, but guess what? The holiday season is only five months away! A great way to keep cool while inside is to start planning for the upcoming holiday season. By taking some time now to plan, stress can be minimized or avoided later. Take advantage of the time inside by taking an inventory of table linens, dishes, and even decor plus organize your ideas on Pinterest. After a recent garage clean-up I did here, I also took some time to review my holiday decor & boards. Most ideas I had pinned last year, so now I took the time to refresh and even add a few new ideas to the boards. Pinning is a great way to get inspired for holiday entertaining ideas such as cookie recipes, new meals to plan, or even party drink mixes. The boards can also help sort what types of gifts to give and to whom like baked goods, DIY projects to do, and even kids toys. Speaking of toys, if you've recently moved, now might also be a good time to figure out some hiding places for Santa's toys (wink wink) in your new place. To help get you started, inspired and organized, I've made five mini-boards with links (see below) to join me on Pinterest. Be sure to also check the Holiday and Seasonal tabs above here on the blog.
Lighting at the holidays takes center stage and can really set the mood and ambiance in your space. Above are some stunning and simple ways to create Christmas candles. LOVE the mix of organic elements + the glass shine.
Now is a great time to get your guest space in order - Saving you time later for some of those extra special details for gift wrapping. You can save money on extra linens by stocking up now during the Back To School Sales.
and for those coastal guests, also
Conceptualizing your holiday entertaining plans now can give you focus while out thrifting - Be on the look-out for embossed white plates to layer texture on your table, or spruce simple everyday white plates with. Mix & match silverware or glasses for an eclectic look. Besides dinner parties, discover ways to add height to a buffet gathering like a cookie swap.
and also see
Speaking of cookies... Stock up on those fresh farmers market fruits now to create your own preserves for some special cookies. A loving gift to make for friends and family is a cookie basket - or even a simple brown bag with the recipe attached.
and also
And now is also a great time to get inspired with the upcoming Fall & Winter trends like SPARKLE... and think of ways to merge your fashion style into the holiday decor of your home. If you create a wish-list now, you just may spot some of these trends while out thrifting or at a local vintage market.
and also
I'm also teaming up today with the lovely Kate Sessoms from Dabble in Chic. This working mom + wife will have some additional holiday thought starters to share PLUS she is also hosting a Stella & Dot Trunk Show - There is still time to snag a bit of style from the show plus it can be a means of starting some holiday shopping!
THANKSGIVING TABLE + ROOM ReSTYLE
(will switch to a holiday board after I create it this week)
If you're needing help pulling together your holiday style: Contact me (Lynda Quintero-Davids) at nyclqd@yahoo.com.
I'm feeling cooler already with thoughts of the chill
that will be in the air for the holidays!
Merry Christmas in July!
Merry Christmas in July!
Thanks for stopping by!
How about some ideas for Thanksgiving?
ReplyDeleteWe'll be doing Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving next month Chispita! xo Thanks and please stand by :)
DeleteYes...I am already excited and it will be here before we know it. The holidays are my favorite time with all the lights and smells of good baking and cooking. - Monica
ReplyDeleteyay!! Happy Holiday Monica! xo
DeleteLet it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! I'm tired of all this heat.
ReplyDeleteI soooo agree!! xo
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