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5 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner in Your New Home

If you’ve recently purchased a new home, Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to show it off! While the idea of throwing a party right after a move can feel daunting, with proper planning, you can easily open your new home to family and friends for a Thanksgiving you won’t soon forget.

Take Inventory

Moving and unpacking is a hectic process, and you are bound to have misplaced a few items. Make sure all your dishes, cookware, and other cooking supplies didn’t get lost during the transition. And since you’ve likely purged many of your spices and other ingredients during the move, take an inventory of your ingredients and add them to your grocery list.

Be Reasonable with Renovations

If you are looking forward to showing off your new home this Thanksgiving, we don’t blame you! But as you plan renovations and updates, make sure you are setting reasonable goals for yourself and don’t try to push too hard before the holiday. While painting a few walls a week before your party is one thing, tearing down walls or refinishing your cabinets could cause too much added stress before the big day.

Prep Your Cleaning Stations

The last thing you want to do after a long day of socializing and celebrating is spend hours cleaning up! Save yourself time by preparing for the clean-up before guests arrive. Make sure your dishwasher is empty and clean your pots and pans as you cook. You can even fill your sink with soapy water and encourage guests to add their dishes once they’ve finished. You’ll definitely be thankful for it later!

Take Advantage of Your New Location

Whether you’ve moved to a new neighborhood across town or a brand-new city — use this opportunity to leverage the autumn bounty around you! Pick up decorations from local vendors. Or stop by a local farmers’ market for fresh pumpkins and gourds. This is a great chance to make connections around town and get to know the area!

Get Cooking — or Not

There is always a learning curve when it comes to cooking in a new kitchen. If you aren’t comfortable using your new appliances, consider purchasing some of your side dishes or even the turkey from a local vendor. Or, ask your guests to bring their own dishes and host a potluck-style Thanksgiving instead!

10 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Cozier This Fall

There’s just something so cozy about autumn — from the chunky sweaters to the fall candles and pumpkin lattes. If you’re looking to capture that cozy vibe and introduce it into your home, use these simple ideas to create a space that feels welcoming, comfortable, and warm all season long!

  1. Update your bedding to include warm fabrics like flannel and include extra blankets to keep you cozy even on the coldest of nights.
  2. Accentuate your fireplace by adding vases, candles, or other decorative pieces to your mantel.
  3. Give your home extra warmth (and a great smell) with plenty of candles.
  4. Incorporate fall colors like burgundy, orange, mustard yellow, navy blue, and even evergreen into your decor by way of throw pillows, blankets, rugs, and wall art.
  5. Swap out your light summer linens and florals for fall textures like ratan, wool, warm metals, and wood to create a slightly heavier, cozy ambiance.
  6. Fall is the season of the harvest, so make sure you take advantage of the seasonal bounty and incorporate organic materials like leaves, branches, and potted plants into your décor.
  7. As the days get shorter, make sure you are replace the waning natural light with soft, warm lighting from a few new lights or sconces.
  8. Decorating isn’t the only way to make your home cozier — reduce clutter throughout your home to ensure you always enjoy your quality time in your cozy spaces.
  9. Add some background noise in the form of a noise machine or light music to make yourself and any guests feel more comfortable in your space.
  10. While you cozy-ify the inside of your home, don’t forget about your outdoor spaces! Comfortable chairs around a firepit are a great addition to your backyard during the cooler seasons.

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