How to Style Your Kitchen for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And while it may be one of those holidays some people let slide by, we know that our ReadyFestive fans absolutely LOVE Valentine’s Day. You wouldn’t miss this moment to bring a little more love into the comfort of your home. Whether partnered up or celebrating with the gals, Valentine’s Day invites all of us to think of others and how we can show our love and appreciation to them. And unlike the end of the year, for this holiday, we can take a breath and not worry about having to prepare a
2 Simple Valentine’s Day Crafts to Give Your Home Some Love
From handcrafted cards to homemade gifts, baked goods, and beautiful assortments of chocolates, what’s not to love about Valentine’s Day? It’s the perfect time to share love with friends and family while having a lot of fun in the process! Ready to get crafty? Here are two simple crafts to bring the Valentine’s Day vibes to your home! Candy Heart Bouquets We love these easy candy heart bouquets from Smart School House. Supplies: 1 larger vase 1 smaller vase (make sure it fits inside the larger vase) 2 bags of candy hearts or “conversation hearts” pink ribbon water flowers scissors
How to Make a Traditional Hanukkah Tablescape Your Own
The heart of Hanukkah centers around the gathering of family and friends, celebrating the meaning behind this eight-day holiday, and of course, enjoying delicious, home-cooked meals (mmm, latkes!). If you’ll be hosting a Hanukkah meal at your house this year, you might be looking for ideas to dress up your dining table. Though this Jewish holiday dates back to the second century B.C., your Hanukkah table decorations don’t have to remain completely traditional. What’s Inside ReadyFestive’s Hanukkah Boxes? ReadyFestive has created a box of carefully-curated home decor items to make your Hanukkah celebration a little brighter. We offer three box
Christmas Chewy Sugar Cookies
Holiday decorating is meant to be a fun, joyful experience—not a competitive sport. Set a relaxing, fun, and festive tone for decorating by playing Christmas music, lighting soothing candles, building a fire, preparing a cup of hot cocoa, and baking some pre-batched cookie dough. Here’s a must-try, fuss-free Christmas cookie recipe by Food Network that will undoubtedly spark joy: Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 cup softened butter 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 3-4 tbsp buttermilk Colored sprinkles Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a
5 Tips for Taking the Stress Out of Holiday Decorating
Between shopping, gifts, card-sending, hosting, cooking, parties, visitors, and decorating, the holidays can go from being “the most wonderful time of the year” to “the most stressful time of the year.” While reducing stress in each of those categories is worthy of its own article, today we want to focus on holiday decorating. Decorating is meant to usher in the joyful holiday spirit, but it can easily become an overwhelming experience that makes you want to elfin scream! To help keep your stress at bay while decorating your home with your favorite bulbs and baubles, consider these helpful tips. #1:
Creative Ideas for Decorating Your Christmas Mantel
If you’ve been counting down the days to deck your home out in Christmas decor… Now’s your time to shine! Along with decorating your tree and draping garlands from your staircase, don’t forget your fireplace mantel. Well-thought-out mantel decor can make your living room feel extra spirited, warm, and inviting! Don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll be offering you a peek into ReadyFestive’s three Christmas decor boxes and sharing some styling tips for turning your mantel into an eye-catching focal point. Don’t have a mantel? No problem! Get creative and use
5 Decor Tips to Make Your Home Feel Warm and Cozy This Winter
‘Tis the season to be cozy! Winter ushers in shorter days, colder temperatures, rooftop raindrops, snow flurries, and holiday cheer, creating the perfect backdrop for snuggling up in the comfort of your home. While winter is pretty darn cozy in and of itself, you can up the hygge vibes by adorning your living space with winter-inspired decor. Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll introduce ReadyFestive’s three winter themes and share five decor tips for creating an uber-inviting ambiance that will envelop you, your family, and your guests in warmth and comfort. ReadyFestive’s Three
How to Decorate for a Gorgeous Thanksgiving
Including creating beautiful tablescapes and cozy corners Thanksgiving is all about traditions, family, gratitude and, of course, delicious comfort food. And while the turkey may be the main event, your decor really sets the tone for this heartwarming holiday. At ReadyFestive, we are offering two Thanksgiving-themed boxes filled with decor items that will make decorating for this year’s festivities a breeze. Here’s a peek into our two Thanksgiving boxes and some styling tips that emphasize the importance of gathering with loved ones, honoring old traditions, and creating new ones! Theme #1: Jewel Tones After a decade mostly dominated by crisp whites
4 Pumpkin-Themed Recipes to Make this Fall
It’s that time of the year. The dog days of summer have passed, and the crisp, cool weather has finally found its way to our calendar. There is nothing better than curling up with a warm cup of something and of course, pumpkin-themed goodies! Here are a few must-try recipes that’ll keep you warm and full this fall. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies You might love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate but when they come together in a cookie, it’s even better. Check out this recipe from Just Feed Me from Jessie James Decker! Ingredients: 1 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin
3 Festive Ways to Decorate Your Entryway This Halloween
For decor enthusiasts, there’s more to Halloween than costumes, jack o’ lanterns, and candy corn. The right Halloween decorations can get your home into the spooky spirit and show off your personal style. If you’re looking to dress up your home this Halloween, consider starting with your entryway. This area of your home will be seen by friends, family, and trick-or-treaters, so giving it a Halloween makeover is the perfect way to set the tone for a spooktacular holiday season. At ReadyFestive, we offer three Halloween-themed boxes filled with decor items that will make boo-tifying your entryway as easy as