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Holiday Hosting at Home #5: Christmas Table Settings, Decor and More!

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Holiday Hosting at Home #5: Christmas Table Settings, Decor and More!

Can you believe Christmas is almost here! We’ve all been busy getting ready for the holidays and creating things to inspire you. We are excited to share our fifth post in our blog hop: Holiday Hosting at Home!  This week we are sharing what we’ve all been up to the past few weeks including Christmas tablescapes, Christmas trees, and my family’s favorite recipe! Keep scrolling for fun and simple Christmas decor ideas!

We hope this gives you some ideas for entertaining at home!  If you would like to pin any of these images, please go to the original post linked below each image.  You will want to see their whole posts anyway because there is so much inspiration in each of these posts.

To Have + To Host

Lory created this beautiful tablescape using her

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My Christmas Trees from 2017 and 2018

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I have always loved Christmas trees! When I was in my early twenties, I went to the most amazing Christmas party in Seattle on Queen Anne Hill where the houses are old and so charming. The lady whose home it was at had a Christmas tree in each room of her house. Each tree was different and matched the colors and decor of the room. She had used live trees in different shapes and sizes but each was unique and beautifully decorated. I remember thinking I wanted to do that someday when I had a home of my own. I have collected trees and ornaments over the years, but I’m still far away from having a tree in every room. Keep scrolling to see tips on decorating a Christmas tree!

Every year I reuse the same decorations and ornaments but I’ll add in a new color or use the ornaments on my other tree. I’m showing last years trees and this years so you can see how I changed it up. I bought a few new ornaments and decorations for this year, but I mainly reused what I already had.  You

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Chicken and Noodles over Mashed Potatoes

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Sharing the easiest and yummiest Homemade chicken and noodles recipe with mashed potatoes that has been passed down for four generations

This homemade chicken and noodles recipe served over mashed potatoes is a cherished family recipe.

I know you’re wondering how can you have double starches?

Potatoes and noodles?

Trust me, this is a delicious combination!

Anyone who has ever had this meal loves it.

We would have this often when I was growing up and this was one of the first recipes I learned to make when I was young.

It has been passed down four generations and originated, as far as I know, from my Great Grandma Stone.

This was the first meal I ever made for

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Brined Thanksgiving Turkey

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Cooking Thanksgiving dinner for a crowd can be a little intimidating and overwhelming. The one thing I think most people fear is having a turkey that is dry and overcooked. I discovered that brining your turkey can help to keep it tender and moist.  I think what scared me the most when I first learned about brining was the idea of submerging the turkey in salt water.  I was worried the turkey would be super salty. The truth is, it’s not salty at all! The salt works as a tenderizer and helps keep the turkey tender and juicy. Keep scrolling to see my tips on brining a turkey!

You still have to be careful not to overcook the turkey or it can be tough and dry, but brining and using a reliable thermometer increases your chances of having a moist turkey to serve to your guests.

The turkey needs to reach 165 degrees to be fully cooked and safe to eat. Insert the thermometer into the deepest part of the breast to get an accurate reading. If you’re stuffing the turkey, make sure

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Holiday Hosting at Home #4: Creative Ideas and Recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas

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Holiday Hosting at Home #4: Creative Ideas and Recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas

It’s time for another post on my Holiday Hosting at home series!  I’ve teamed up with two of my talented friends who enjoy hosting and entertaining as much as I do. This week are sharing some creative ideas and recipes for the holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas.  With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner we have come up with some fun ideas for hosting and entertaining. I hope you’ll find some inspiration here for hosting and entertaining in your own homes!

Here is what my friends have been sharing this week for their Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes and creative ideas.  If you would like to pin any of these images, please go to the original post linked below each image.  Check out their entire posts  – there is so much beauty and inspiration in each of these, you’ll be

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