Hello, everyone! I hope you’re having a great weekend.

Are you all set for Christmas yet? It’s funny but I never feel I am completely ready until the last moment. I guess you never can be, after all, there are many things that can’t be anticipated but there are others that must be planned to be ready in time, such as dinner parties – or at least, the big Christmas dinner party.

To give continuity to the new series on Home Bunch, “Home Decorating Ideas“, I am selecting some essentials for any dinner party and I am talking about them below:

Home Decorating Ideas

There are many rooms in the house that we should get ready for the Holidays but the dining room is usually where we will entertain the most. Today, I am sharing a few of my latest favorite finds, from decor to furniture.

[A] New Dining Chairs: We can’t help but take a look at the chair we’re about to sit on – that goes for restaurants and also to wherever we are. Having a clean and comfortable dining chair will make your guests enjoy your meal more and make them want to stay a little longer.

Favorite Picks: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |

[B]: Table Settings & Other Things to Love: Okay, this is where we have fun! I could add so many things to this list because you can find so many beautiful decorative items for your table these days, but I tried to keep things neutral here so you can reuse most of these things year-around. In fact, I find this to be key – buy the most expensive items in a neutral color and add smaller pieces to transform your tablescape from one holiday to the next without having to break the bank!

Favorite Picks: | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |

[C]: Beautiful Lighting: The right lighting can completely change the entire feel of any room and that goes for dining rooms as well. I often start designing dining rooms for my clients by choosing the lighting first. Lighting can truly set the direction and the ones I selected here lead you to the right one.

Favorite Picks: |18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |

[D]: The Right Dining Table: The most important thing about a dining table is that it should be the right size for your space and it should feel sturdy. The options below are as beautiful as they are trendy.

Favorite Picks: | 8 | 9 |

[E]: Rug: Rugs can anchor a room, add softness, texture and color. I usually feel that a dining room is not complete until the right rug arrives. These two are perfect for any time of the year.

Favorite Picks: | 16 | 17 |

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Posts of the Week

@crateandcottage: Beautiful Homes of Instagram.

Tuesday: Inspiring California Beach House Design.

Wednesday: Classic White Kitchen with New Design Ideas.

Thursday: Instagram Christmas Decorating Ideas.