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Hosting During the Holidays

With just a blink of an eye, we went from Halloween to the month of December. It’s hard to believe the holidays are officially upon us, but what a wonderful time it is to be surrounded by those we love and remember the reason for the season. In this blog post, we are going to give three ways that can help you host a wonderful Christmas party without breaking the bank.

Appetizers and Snacks

When hosting a Christmas party in your home or in a gathering hall, it’s important to note the experience you’d like your guests to take part in. Appetizers and snacks are an excellent way of showing hospitality towards your guests as they enter and are getting comfortable at your gathering. Rest assured, these snacks do not have to be lobster or a fancy punch. Consider selecting a cheese and cracker tray, with little holiday candies or chocolate-dipped pretzels with hot chocolate and coffee. These simple gestures, not only make your guests feel appreciated, but it also extends the invite that you were expecting them and are glad that they are there.

Enough Seating

We bet there has been a gathering that you attended that ran out of seating during the holiday season. Playing musical chairs at a Christmas gathering in order to find a spot to sit makes a guest feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Be sure to always plan on five extra places to sit and about three extra table-settings in case you have a late addition.

Ice Breaker Activity

Our final recommendation as you are prepping to host a party during the holidays is to have an ice breaker activity. Even if your gathering is simply a small family group, it is always good to get your guests smiling, laughing, and mingling with those at your party. This allows for any tension, uncomfortable circumstances, or a single guest to feel at home and welcome with the group.

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The Importance of Detail

As you may know, we specialize in custom cabinetry in a myriad of settings to provide quality work that fits your space and satisfies your dream. As a custom cabinetry builder, we’ve come to realize the importance of detail and how critical it is to pay the utmost attention to it. In this blog post, we are going to discuss three reasons why detail is important in custom cabinetry and in our lives.

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Ways to Prep for the Holidays

November is officially upon us and which means decorating for the holidays is not far away. There are many who absolutely love to decorate their homes with holiday cheer and charm. However, for many of us, decorating can lead to headaches, lack of motivation, and dread. The holidays were never meant to add this stress and pressure, rather to enjoy family gatherings and the reason for the season. We are here give you three ways to make decorating for the holidays enjoyable and also nice for your pocketbook. 

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Choosing Excellence

We have noticed that the norm in our world now is mediocrity and convenience. This is how the fast food businesses, express check-out lanes and I-Pass systems became a necessity. We are being pulled like never before in so many directions that we are left feeling exhausted, burned out and ready for something better. Thankfully, there is an alternative, and that is choosing excellence.

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3 Ways to Change Up Your Space

The home is a special place. It not only offers a home base after a long workday, but it provides a space to tell your family’s story. Whether you have a house full of kids and busy schedules or you’re retired, home is a place that needs to be valued and cherished. In this blog post we would like to give 3 ways you can change up any space in your house without breaking the bank.

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