Looking for a clever, creative way to dress up a charcuterie board? Or perhaps you want to give your Valentine an extra special bouquet of flowers. It's surprisingly easy to create impressive looking roses using simple slices of salami! The secret tool? A wine glass or champagne flute! Which glass to use depends on the … Continue reading Salami Roses
Home Design & Decor
Christmas Clean-Up Tips
Let's be honest: the holidays are exhausting! Once the preparations and festivities are over, it's a miracle we get through the piles of dirty dishes, let alone putting away all the décor. The temptation to mindlessly shove everything holiday-related into bins and out of your sight until next year is strong. And sometimes, life circumstances … Continue reading Christmas Clean-Up Tips
Our Favorite Christmas Movies
White Christmas I remember running down to the basement of my grandparent's house as a young child to watch White Christmas over and over and over again. By the time I was six, I knew every word, sung or spoken, even though I didn't understand what all of the punchlines meant. I knew it was … Continue reading Our Favorite Christmas Movies
Hot Cocoa Tiered Tray
We combined two current popular trends into one fantastic new idea: a hot cocoa bar built on a tiered tray! The options are only limited by the size of your tray and your imagination. To build a hot cocoa bar that will impress all your holiday guests, consider offering some of these tasty options: Your … Continue reading Hot Cocoa Tiered Tray
Mainstay Christmas Home Tour 2021
It's our favorite post of the year - our annual Christmas home tour - and we're so glad you're joining us! Dining Room I stick with traditional reds, greens, and silvers in the dining room, accented by lots of lighted garland and red berries. I love the twinkle of silvers and mercury glass, as well … Continue reading Mainstay Christmas Home Tour 2021
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Do you have special holiday dishes? A collection that brings you extra joy when you set your Christmas table? My Christmas tablescape is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season! My collection only started three years ago. For years, I'd admired Williams Sonoma's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas collection from afar. But for … Continue reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Setting Up an Welcoming Guest Room
Setting up an exceptionally welcoming guest room is easier than you might think! Draw inspiration from your own nightly habits, what you utilize most when you travel, or your favorite hotel amenities. Providing those few things can take your guest room from simply comfortable to positively welcoming! NOTE: You do not need a large or … Continue reading Setting Up an Welcoming Guest Room
Drying Oranges for Christmas Décor
Oranges have been a holiday tradition for over a century. Mid-19th century legend says they represent the golden dowries that Saint Nicholas left for maidens. At the time, oranges were viewed as an exotic luxury, reserved for special occasions like Christmas. This idea had a resurgence during the Great Depression, when oranges were put in … Continue reading Drying Oranges for Christmas Décor
Christmas Décor Must Haves
Everyone knows you must have items like a ladder, hammer, and extension cords to properly install Christmas decorations. But you can make fluffing your garland and hanging your stockings even easier with these little bonus secrets to save you loads of time and effort! Command Strips Let's be honest; these temporary wall-hanging strips, hooks, and … Continue reading Christmas Décor Must Haves
Mainstay’s “Favorite Things” Gift Ideas
It's the day after Thanksgiving, which means it's officially CHRISTMAS SEASON!!! To celebrate, we're sharing some of our Favorite Things for gift ideas! Ranging from handy, affordable kitchen utensils to expensive, investment pieces, there's something on our list for every homemaker's budget. Le Creuset "Noel" Christmas Dutch Oven - Classic investment kitchen baking dishes, now … Continue reading Mainstay’s “Favorite Things” Gift Ideas
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