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How to Make Your Home Holiday Ready

Keeping Things Fresh This Holiday Season with Febreze
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There’s no denying that Christmas is one of my all-time favorite holidays.  Cozied up with loved ones in cabin socks next to the Christmas tree, sipping mulled wine while watching Home Alone?  That’s my definition of an “entertaining” holiday season.  

But along with that cozy picture I just painted comes a lot of additional holiday hosting duties.  And the truth is, hosting during this time of year can quickly become a little chaotic and even quite stressful. In the Rye household, it usually consists of a few holiday dinner parties, several out-of-town houseguests and a kitchen full of dirty dishes after Christmas morning brunch.  And all that chaos, while lovely, can leave my home in need of a little refresh. Think full guest bedrooms (and bathrooms), the smell of holiday recipes lingering for hours after we’re full, and wine stains on just about every surface…you get the picture.  

So long before guests arrive, and long after they’ve left, I prepare by festively spritzing the heck out of my home.  As you’ve seen on Snapchat, Addy loves to lounge on our designer pillows and just about every bed in the house, so those of course all need a quick spray before guests arrive.  And since we always have an artificial tree, we miss the smell that comes along with having a real one.  Needless to say, I did a little happy dance when I found Febreze’s Jolly Pine Air Effects spray to get us that whiff of pine I love so much.  I also find the Cranberry Cheer to be helpful in the kitchen when all I want to do is join everyone on the sofa after dinner (the dishes may or may not wait until the morning…). And without question, I make sure to have the original spray and plug-ins in those high-traffic areas.  A little spritz here, a little spritz there…and the entire place feels clean, yet festive.  When preparing for houseguests, these thoughtful details that are sure to keep everyone comfy and me sane this season.   Truly, MKR

P.S.  Our friends at Febreze take holiday entertaining sans smells seriously just like us. And for all of you fellow Glee fans, Jane Lynch and Matthew Morrison put it quite perfectly in a nice little parody on the truths of having holiday houseguests and the 12 stinks of Christmas…a vid that will sure make you smile.  And we’re giving away a prize pack full of goodies to keep the 12 stinks away!  Head over to Facebook to enter.  Happy holiday houseguesting Loves!

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Photography, Kathryn McCrary | THIS STORY IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FEBREZE, A BRAND WE LOVE AND USE REGULARLY.  OPINIONS AND IMAGES ARE 100% OUR OWN.

5 Quick Ways to Spruce Up Your Bathroom for House Guests

With the Holidays Come House Guests, So Here's How to Spruce Up Before They Arrive
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We’ve gushed over gorgeous bathrooms before, and talked about how to get that “designer” look at home.  But as house guests start arriving this holiday season, you won’t be worrying about the brass hardware and the wallpaper.  Instead, you’ll be thinking of practical ways to prepare the space for your house guests.

Start with a little elbow grease, mix in some plush towels and of course finish with some fresh blooms.  These gracious, thoughtful details always go a long way, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Click the slideshow above to read the five quick ways to spruce up your bathroom for house guests. Cheers, Kat

P.S. Extend the hospitality for house guests into the guest room with these tips

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PUT IN SOME ELBOW GREASE

PUT IN SOME ELBOW GREASE

I CAN HEAR MY MOTHER SAYING IT NOW: "YOU NEED TO PUT IN SOME ELBOW GREASE!"

THERE'S REALLY NO WAY AROUND THIS ONE; A GUEST-READY BATHROOM IS REALLY ONLY GUEST-READY AFTER SOME GOOD OLD CLEANING.



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VIA MY DOMAINE, BY SARAH DORIO
EDIT & CURATE THE SHELVES

EDIT & CURATE THE SHELVES

NOW IS THE TIME MORE THAN EVER TO EDIT DOWN THE SHELF AND STYLE A FEW SIMPLE NECESSITIES AND ACCENTS.

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VIA DUSTJACKET-ATTIC
CREATE A SPA-LIKE EXPERIENCE

CREATE A SPA-LIKE EXPERIENCE

YOU DON'T NECESSARILY HAVE TO GO OUT AND BUY PLUSH ROBES FOR YOUR GUESTS, BUT HAVING A STACK OF CLEAN TOWELS READY IS A NICE TOUCH.

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VIA PINTEREST
STOCK THE NECESSITIES

STOCK THE NECESSITIES

HAVING THE NECESSITIES AND EVEN SOME BEAUTY PRODUCTS ON HAND IS A VERY THOUGHTFUL DETAIL IN CASE YOUR GUESTS LEFT ANYTHING AT HOME. THE MOST IMPORTANT? ADVIL AND TOOTHPASTE.

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VIA WAITING ON MARTHA, BY RUSTIC WHITE
FETCH FRESH BLOOMS

FETCH FRESH BLOOMS

FRESH FLOWERS ARE NEVER NOT A GOOD IDEA, SO HAVING THEM IN YOUR GUEST BATH IS THE PERFECT FINISHING TOUCH.

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VIA WAITING ON MARTHA, BY RUSTIC WHITE

Featured image, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha – “My Daily Routine with Strivectin

How to Host a Chic Halloween Party

A Blend of Tasteful Details Create a Hauntingly Beautiful Soiree
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Happy Halloween! If you’re anything like me, you’ve procrastinated a bit this year (the holiday falls on a Saturday after all) and may need a little last-minute inspiration to pull together a festive spread.  

Earlier this week, we rounded up several must-try ideas for your haunting party this weekend—a great place to start.  But really can we just talk about the beyond-wickedly chic Halloween party that MKR styled a few years ago?!  Definitely worth pulling out of the archives to share again in time for a little last-minute party inspiration. 

It is indeed possible to put a chic, stylish spin on this holiday, and MKR shows us how it’s done.  A blend of silvers and greys mix in with black accents to create a color palette that is as beautiful as it is spooky.  Candles upon candles upon candles, moss and fun little accessories complete the design, though the grub and libations take the cake in my opinion.  Her recipe for the perfect candy apples and warm bourbon punch may just be everything you need to impress your guests tonight. Leave all of that kitschy orange-and-black everything behind!  Cheers, Kat

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Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha – “A Very Haunting Halloween

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