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5 Essentials for Your Holiday Gathering

The holidays are on their way, and maybe you’re planning a special gathering in your home this season. You want everything to be perfect. So to help you get started, we’ve put together some of our new favorites for hosting a memorable holiday get-together. With these must-haves in place, your guests will feel so loved and welcome as they gather around the table with one another.

Festive Tableware

Special occasions call for a special table setting – and doesn’t the food taste even more delicious? A palette featuring a white background with details in shades of natural green and pops of red creates a casual yet festive feel you can dress up or down for any gathering.

Fun Linens + Accessories

Fabric napkins and placemats in seasonal prints, charming themed coasters, and special serving dishes – they all come together to make holiday dining even more memorable for you and your guests.

That Warm Glow

Whether it twinkles, glints, sparkles, or glows, light has always been a meaningful part of the holiday season. A beautiful branch centerpiece holding flickering tea lights or a strand of mini bulbs tumbling casually down the center of the table adds warm inviting light to the space. For a little fragrance with the flame, scented candles in holiday-inspired vessels – like a white and metallic gold tin – blend perfectly into the scene too.

 

Living Centerpieces

For quick yet beautiful additions to the tablescape, entryway, and other gathering spots around your home, include a few pre-potted living arrangements featuring Norfolk Island pine, Christmas cactus, or herb topiaries. With the natural colors, subtle fragrance, and holiday memories they provide, seasonal houseplants add a certain spirit to the atmosphere like nothing else can.

A Place to Connect

When dinner is done, a beautiful Christmas tree and coordinated mantel serve as the focal point where guests gravitate as they continue reminiscing and sharing the latest news of the family. Soft candlelight, pleasant music, and a few comfy throws or seasonal pillows invite the relaxation and conversation that make these times so special.

Let’s Celebrate

The holidays are almost here, and creating a warm and welcome space to gather with your loved ones is an important part of the season. Don’t let that special opportunity become a stress though – we’re here to help. Then all you have to do is relax and enjoy your time together.