This post is in partnership with Wayfair
The countdown to the holidays is on. We’re hosting Thanksgiving next week and Christmas is just a few weeks away, so we’ve been getting our home ready for the whole hosting and holiday season with help from Wayfair.
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From baking and setting the table to decorating and shopping for gifts, Wayfair has been our go-to for everything we need to celebrate and savor this season.
Last week my daughter Courtney and I put on some jazzy tunes and did a bit of pre-holiday prep on a blustery day. We:
- lit candles to create a cozy atmosphere since it was so dark outside;
- started early with Christmas decorating (it always takes longer than you think);
- gathered our favorite holiday dessert plates — tree appetizer plates and polka dot tree dessert plates — washed them and set them in one spot so they’ll be easy to find when hosting;
- baked a Christmas Gingerbread Loaf in a charming white scalloped loaf pan, trying a new recipe;
- refreshed the kitchen shelves with a seasonal mix of classic green and white plates and platters, including white ruffled dishes, green stoneware patterned dishes, and cabbage platters to be ready for serving;
- enjoyed pre-holiday coffee in festive winter-scene and tree mugs;
- taste-tested the Gingerbread Loaf (highly recommended).
Have you started preparing your home for holiday gatherings?
Making a day of it was fun and productive—we accomplished a lot and enjoyed the time together. I’m already planning another prep day soon.
You can find everything you need at Wayfair! Shop below for my favorites: