Preparing for the Holidays

Yes, we know its only November BUT in just a few short weeks December will be here and we want to make sure you are as prepared as you can be!

Here are a few things you can do now to make your holiday season a little less chaotic this year.

Holiday Decorating

Go through your holiday decor boxes now! I know this task might seem a little daunting, if your anything like us you might have boxes upon boxes stacked in your basement full of holiday decor from over the years. Half of it you might not even use anymore and now would be a great time to donate those items!

Figure out what you are going to use and what you want to buy new. All the retail stores (especially here at Bella Casa) have all of the BEST holiday items in stock now! These items usually do not last long on our shelves which means you have to shop early to get exactly what you want. Since it is early in the season, we still have special ordering time which is a bonus. Remember, just because you purchase it now doesn't mean you have to decorate your home with it now.

Come up with a plan! Start thinking about where you want to put things in your home. Look to Pinterest or your favourite Instagram pages for some holiday inspiration. Try something new this year with a different holiday mantle look or add in some new table linens to give this holiday season a fresh feel.

We will be partnering with G.S. Studios this holiday season to provide Holiday Decorating Packages! These packages are carefully curated to make the holiday season easier for our clients. Stay tuned to our social media for more information on these packages. If you are interested please contact us to get on the list now!

Prepping your Table

If you know you are going to be hosting friends and family over the holidays, take a look at your tableware and linens.

Flatware

Make sure you have enough matching place settings for your cutlery. Speaking from experience, there is nothing worse than setting your table the day of and realizing you are missing a bunch of dinner forks... trust us. We have plenty of in stock sets right now to solve that problem early!

Drinkware 

Do you have enough glasses for all of your guests? A few things to consider is the type of gathering you will be hosting. Is it a cocktail party? A dinner party? or a combo of both? 

If you are hosting a dinner - Make sure you have enough water glasses, wine glasses and cocktail glasses (whiskey or Highball). The glasses can be different or matching. It depends if you are going for an eclectic look or a matching, more formal look. 

If you are hosting a cocktail event - Make sure you have more than enough glassware. Throughout the night, we all know that it can be hard to keep track of your glass. Plan for people using more than one glass during the event.

We have brought in new collections of Nachtmann for the Holidays! Available in both short and tall, we can help you get prepared!

Dinner Ware & Serving Ware

Check over your holiday dinner plates, side plates, bowls and all of your serving pieces. Make sure there are enough of each and check them over for chips. It can be easy to forget that a plate or two broke last season until it's too late. 

In store at Bella Casa we have full stock of our ever popular Sophie Conran collections and Vietri Old St. Nick. These items are perfect for the holidays! We have a wide range of serving bowls, platters and other dining accessories such as gravy boats, salt and pepper shakers and pitchers!

Table Linens

Maybe you want to retire your old tablecloths and cloth napkins this season and now is the perfect time to get something new! Keep in mind your table size while shopping, as things tend to sell fast this time of year, you don't want to fall in love with a tablecloth, go home to measure your table, then come back to find out it is gone! 

Guest Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Last but certainly not least... your guest bedrooms and bathrooms! 

Maybe you haven't had anyone stay with you for a while and you aren't confident in the bedding options you have stored in your linen closet. Get your guests some fresh sheets and maybe some new fluffy pillows! We have in stock a variety of amazing options for both sheeting and pillows for any budget. 

Don't forget about those bathrooms! You want to make sure you have enough towels for everyone in your home. Make sure you have a few extras on hand, that way you won't feel like you are spending more time in your laundry room than with your guests. 

Hand soaps are also important! More people, means more hand washing. Stock up on some of your favourite brands at Bella Casa! We have our Frasier Fir, which is perfect for the holiday season but we also have other amazing holiday scents from The English Soap Company & Michel Design Works. These items sell so fast so make sure to come take a look now.

We hope we gave you a few things to think about and prepare for! We want your Holiday Season to be enjoyable and seamless.