One of the most important - yet frequently overlooked - elements to the best holiday experiences is the music. Which is why we've created a variety of Spotify playlists to take the guesswork out of it for you! From a quiet evening in front of the fireplace to a stylish dinner party dressed to the … Continue reading Mainstay Spotify Holiday Playlists
Home Design & Decor
Signature Mainstay Butter Herb Roasted Turkey
Looking for a dependable, traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipe? Look no further! Our signature roasted turkey recipe uses butter and fresh herbs to make a juicy, flavorful turkey with crispy skin. The science behind it is simple. Putting herb butter under the skin allows for lots of moisture and flavor in the meat. Salting the skin … Continue reading Signature Mainstay Butter Herb Roasted Turkey
Building a Cheese Board
Grazing boards have become super popular lately, and for good reason! Not only do they offer lots of options for hungry guests, but being able to set-and-forget these boards makes them a very easy option for the host/cook! There are many types of grazing boards to choose from. Some are themed based on the holiday … Continue reading Building a Cheese Board
Setting Our Thanksgiving Table
I absolutely love tablescapes! However, I'm not so good at all those formal dining rules: this fork here, this plate there. I'm just too impatient for that, and who wants to do extra dishes afterward? As a result, I aim to keep things relatively casual while still making it special for all the guests around … Continue reading Setting Our Thanksgiving Table
Holiday Planners and Printables
The only thing I love more than organization is the autumn/Thanksgiving/Christmas season! After Labor Day, I kick into high gear, keen on squeezing every last moment of fall and Christmas fun out of the next four months. If I'm not careful, however, this fervor can easily turn into overwhelmed burnout by New Year's Eve. So how do … Continue reading Holiday Planners and Printables
Refreshing and Organizing a Spice Cabinet
How long has it been since you've taken inventory of your spice cabinet? It's okay if it's been forever; it is easy to lose track of how old your spices are. However, refreshing your spice cabinet can make a huge difference in the quality of dishes you make. With the biggest cooking holidays quickly approaching, … Continue reading Refreshing and Organizing a Spice Cabinet
Felt Pie Garland
When a friend posted her pumpkin pie garland hanging on her mantel, I fell in love and knew I had to have one in my home! A quick internet search revealed many premade options available for purchase. However, I was determined to save my pennies and decided to head to the craft store to try … Continue reading Felt Pie Garland
Autumn Décor Throughout the Years
I especially love the sentimental aspect of the fall and winter seasons. As much fun as it is to see new décor on the store shelves each year, that glee pales in comparison to the joy of opening your own bins of everything that have framed your celebrations throughout the years. We have lived in … Continue reading Autumn Décor Throughout the Years
How to Style a Tiered Tray
Tiered trays are so popular right now, and for good reason! They're a great way to display some of your favorite decorations in a pleasing vignette. Don't let styling a tiered tray intimidate you! As long as you follow a few simple principles, they come together pretty easily. Here's how to do it! Decide on … Continue reading How to Style a Tiered Tray
Healthy Seasonal Home Scents
One of the most transformative ways to welcome a season into your home is through your sense of smell. This is no secret; seasonal candles and wax melts seem to take over like a tsunami during the holiday months. However, the number of health problems associated with synthetic fragrance is staggering. The more prominent dangers … Continue reading Healthy Seasonal Home Scents
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