2020 Guide to Holiday Hosting
The holidays are coming at us fast! This year, we’ve all been spending more time at home. Many people are using the time to tackle home improvement projects, pursuing new passions and assuming new roles as teachers, home fitness instructors and personal chefs. No matter how you’ve been spending your time, one thing is for sure; it’s the people in our lives that make all the difference. While we continue to social distance the importance of our relationships is amplified. As a very different looking party season begins, we want to help you make the most of the moments you get to spend with your people. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or twenty, leveling up your entertaining skills has never been easier.
Gifting Hack
Perhaps you aren’t the host this year, that’s fabulous! One of life’s simple pleasures is realizing you already have something you need at the precise moment you need it. Think birthday card, gift bag, gift! Forget the stress of searching for the perfect gift for the host and simply stock your bar. Beat the liquor store rush and stock your shelves with wine. Having a variety of options at your fingertips is a sure fire way to eliminate extra stress and running around when attending parties and get togethers. We have to be more thoughtful than ever shopping, attending parties and gift giving. Not everyone is comfortable being gifted home cooked treats. Wine is always right! Remove the trip to the crowded store by ordering a variety of wine from Bright Cellars, delivered straight to your door. You’ll thank yourself later. And, because wine is always a winner, you can also send a membership to friends and clients for the holidays that’s guaranteed to be perfectly aligned to their tastes.
Dress to Impress
We’ve all been in leisure wear for months now. If you’ve been putting on jeans and mascara, major kudos to you! Whether it’s Halloween or Thanksgiving, let’s live it up a little. Wear the wig, wing the eyeliner and definitely put on the fake lashes. Play up your eyes (masks are covering the bottom half after all) and embrace the opportunities to celebrate and feel your best this holiday season. Dressing to impress applies to your outfit and your home! Go all out festive with a sequin dress, bold lighting and scented candles. Turn on the monster mash or the holiday classics. Memories are ours for the making and 2020 is no exception, friends.
Wine for the Table
When considering your holiday menu, it’s a good idea to have a selection of wines that you and your guests will love. Some of the classics consist of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines will pair well with appetizers, fish, meat, pasta, and even dessert. Looking to impress with your knowledge and a sophisticated selection? Look no further than Bright Cellars. Take a simple quiz that helps determine your specific taste, and the Bright Cellars algorithm will choose the perfect wines for you and deliver them right to your door each month! They make it super easy to discover new wines and you can cancel, skip months, or change order frequencies at any time! Enjoy an exclusive 50% discount for Bonita Semana readers with this link and Take the Bright Cellars quiz today!
Tablescapes
No matter the holiday, the table is at the the center of the experience. It’s where we connect around great food, drink and conversation. The decorative elements we (literally) bring to the table elevate the dining experience. Whether it’s a spooky halloween tablescape, a Thanksgiving cornucopia or a snowy Christmas tabletop there is a simple formula you can follow!
THE BASE LAYER
Start by clearing your table. Place a runner down the center of the table. Or add a tablecloth underneath the runner.
THE NECESSITIES
Use what you already have! Pull your favorite dinnerware, silverware and glassware. Some of the chicest table settings don’t match, have fun with it and don’t worry if you don’t have a uniform setting for 20. Finish off with folded cloth napkins.
THE FINISHING TOUCHES
Get creative! Add a few decor pieces to the center of your table. Candlesticks with taper candles are a classic option, pine cones, dried flowers or a garland will all look great next to your serving dishes.