This week, the ladies come together in Taryn's stunning new dining room for our much-loved annual holiday hosting special (can you believe it’s been a whole year already?! ) The trio are here to spill their personal hosting secrets and cherished holiday traditions, starting with Thanksgiving hosting rituals and meal prep hacks to deep dives into the art of holiday decorating.
Prepare to be inspired as they chat about all things Christmas trees. Whether you're Team Real or Team Pre-Lit, they've got great ideas to help you find your perfect match. Plus, they’ll share their creative spins on wreaths, stockings, and table settings that will wow your guests. As always, listener questions steal the spotlight: From convincing your partner to embrace a fabulous fake tree to easy-peasy strategies for low-effort, high-impact holiday décor, we cover it all in this year's holiday hosting special. Let’s make this season's decor one to remember!
Watch this week's episode as recorded on the Ballard Designs YouTube Channel; Read our 2024 Holiday Hosting Recipes on the How to Decorate Blog.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to How to Decorate
00:35 Holiday Special Begins at Taryn's House
01:31 Thanksgiving Hosting Tips and Traditions
03:16 Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes and Dishes
07:39 Hosting Strategies and Party Planning
21:03 Thanksgiving Day Chaos and Joy
22:06 Transition to Christmas Preparations
32:45 Seasonal Decorating Tips for Your Home
33:23 Front Porch Christmas Makeover
36:15 Choosing Between Real and Fake Christmas Trees
40:25 Tree Skirts and Stocking Holders
47:11 Holiday Wrapping and Ribbon Ideas
49:32 Holiday Hosting and Dinnerware
01:00:17 Estate Sales for Unique Holiday Gifts
01:03:28 Final Thoughts
Also Mentioned:
Ballard Designs
Our 2024 Holiday Hosting Recipes
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