Wishing you could get a taller Christmas tree, but it doesn't fit into your budget right now? Sometimes a single foot of height difference between two artificial trees can cost hundreds of dollars, and that can be hard to justify, even when you can afford it! So this year, I racked my brain for a … Continue reading Taller Christmas Tree Hack
Seasonal Decor
Mainstay Spring Home Décor Tour
It's the first day of spring in the US! What better way to celebrate than a tour of our spring home décor? My favorite part of spring is the sense of light and life. The daylight is increasing, illuminating the colors of the plants that are coming back to life. The cold grey of winter … Continue reading Mainstay Spring Home Décor Tour
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
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
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
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