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December 3, 2016 by: susan

Easy Holiday Entertaining Ideas & A Giveaway!

Welcome! I’m so happy you’re here if you’re new to Love of Home I hope you enjoy your visit and stay awhile!

We love Christmas around here and where better to spend Christmas than the snow capital of the world? My fellow Buffalonians can relate.

Having our friends and family over is especially nice during the holidays. Laid back gatherings to catch up and spend time with those we love.

You don’t have to wait until the house is perfect and you’ve created a gourmet meal.

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This is the first year our family is not hosting Christmas day so I am keeping things super simple this holiday season.

That includes the decorating! I went for fresh greens and simple holiday touches and a  tree with all our favorite ornaments.

When things get too cluttered it makes me feel out of sorts. I tend to edit on the side of less is more and it works for me.

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My tip is to embrace whatever style that makes you happy!

On a trip to Trader Joe’s I picked up everything you need for a nice night at home with family or friends and some awesome decor items too!

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Some easy to put together things to pick on and drinks that can be served to both children and adults (with additions!).
I love adding fresh cranberries for a pretty addition to any drink.

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I like to make a tray of goodies that can be easily moved to the family room.

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We can all sit around and relax.

I love fruit and cheese. Add some water crackers and a cute little crunchy snack like the little trees I found.
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It’s all about the company you don’t have to fuss to enjoy it. If you have more time put some hot appetizers in that you can make ahead of time.

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I’ve got a Christmas tour post on Tuesday where I’ll be sharing my holiday decor and WednesChristmasistmast edition of 10-Minute Decorating so be sure to stop back or subscribe to get my posts delivered to your inbox.

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Enjoy bHome, enjoy the Tour and most of all enjoy the Holidays…

Here are my friends sharing their Holiday decor and ideas! 

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French Garden House * Shabby Fu Fu * Zevy Joy * Redhead Can Decorate * My Soulful Home

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Starfish Cottage * Little Farmstead * So Much Better with Age * Cedar Hill Farmhouse

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Comments

  1. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    December 3, 2016 at 9:58 am

    Great ideas! I recently bought the same ginger beer. It is really good. Merry Christmas!

  2. Kelly Wilkniss says

    December 3, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Beautifully presented & great easy ideas Susan! Happy holidays to you & yours!

  3. Lidy@FrenchGardenHouse Antiques says

    December 3, 2016 at 10:33 am

    Susan, this looks perfect for a wonderful time spent with family and friends. We are changing things up at our house too and having Christmas Eve here, and Christmas breakfast, so things will be a little more casual too. I love being on this Holiday Tour with you! Merry Christmas!

  4. Heather Luckhurst says

    December 3, 2016 at 11:32 am

    LOVE your easy holiday entertaining tips! These are just what I need for the crazy hectic holiday season!! Pinning :)

  5. Julie says

    December 3, 2016 at 11:32 am

    Hi Susan – I feel more relaxed after reading your post, so thank you! :) Love your focus on family and friends. I’ll be borrowing your tip on using fresh cranberries in drinks. Merry Christmas! ~julie @littlefarmstead

  6. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    December 3, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    How wonderful it must be to sit in front of the fire with friends and family to relax and enjoy great food and conversation. So very festive! Merry Christmas Susan!

  7. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    December 4, 2016 at 2:19 am

    Simple and stress free is always good Susan, Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

  8. Lory at Designthusiasm says

    December 4, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Susan, how utterly delightful this looks! Fruit and cheese and drinks and coziness all in front of a lovely fireplace! Just perfect!

  9. laura janning says

    December 4, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    HI susan, I am and will always be less is more. we love to entertain and I realize that my guests never even noticed all the hustle and bustle, they come to see us. So I stopped fussing and make it easy on myself. Hope you enjoy the holiday season.

  10. Jamie says

    December 5, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    So cozy and festive!
    Hugs, Jamie

  11. Sarah | She Holds Dearly says

    December 9, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    I love your simple philosophy and yummy snack ideas. Great pictures and good ideas!

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