The 3 F's to Entertaining
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Designer, Nest with the Nelsons
Entertaining. I know some people love it and others dread it. I happen to be one of those who genuinely enjoys entertaining. But, let’s not forget the countless hours that go into planning, meal prepping, cleaning, organizing, and inviting that it requires to pull off a truly successful event.
When was the last time you hosted an event for friends or family at your home? Maybe it was last week or last year. Either way, there’s a good chance that there could be some minor tweaks you make to have the best event ever. So, refresh your coffee, cozy in, and take the design tips to heart as you prepare to host for the holidays ahead. Enjoy!
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Christmas Home Tour at the Nelsons
By: Megan Nelson, Owner + Founder, Nest with the Nelsons
In the Nelson home, we LOVE Christmas! We’ve had a countdown to Christmas going for at least 365 days now, we start blasting Christmas music as soon as it’s considered appropriate – which I’m sure is earlier than most – and we absolutely love decking out our home for the season.
So, as such, we thought it was only fitting for this last blog post before the holiday to give you an inside peek into our Christmas shindigs. Cozy up, grab some hot cocoa, and blare “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” because you know that’s what’s happening over here!
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Our Best Tips to Make your Home Holiday Hosting Ready
By: Alicia Hall, Strategic Communications Intern for Nest with the Nelsons
When you have a beautiful home, love hosting, and prioritize time and space for others that bring you joy, ideas to keep your place in topnotch shape are calling your name! Keeping your house ready for guests shouldn’t be a daunting task, so consider preparing for the days and tasks leading up to your next house party. Pre-preparation can call for smooth planning and a stress-free social event overall. If you prefer winging preparations the day of and rarely stress about it, that’s great! However, this article is for my folks who find it handy to have some pre-party planning tips, and are looking for hacks when hosting a social event for the first time!
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Stay inside, stay warm + read this!
It's cold and snowing here in Omaha, Nebraska, where Nest with the Nelsons is headquartered. I hope wherever you are that you're having a great start to the week!
Since winter is giving us a preview today with the cold, snow, and moody blue skies, I figured this was the PERFECT opportunity to share my Christmas decor preview. We had so much fun decorating this year -- with some decor we've had for years, and some new pieces, too. To help you get in the Christmas decorating mood, we've sourced some must-have decor to help get your theme going for the holidays. So, stay inside, stay warm + read this!
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