Holiday Manners to Make Magical Memories; Episode 135

On today’s episode, we’re elevating our etiquette game... and just in time for the holidays! We’re breaking out the linens, the china, and our warmest smiles and chatting with the Grande Dame of Interior design, Holly Holden!  From presenting the little league team snacks on a silver platter, to turning dinner place cards into a party game, we're talking about how to elevate our everyday happenings into magical moments. Plus, we once again discover that the TRUE secret to entertaining involves always making your guests feel at home. All that and more on this week’s episode of Welcome Home! More about our Guest: Holly Holden is an interior designer based in Farmington, Connecticut. She loves to teach others about the touches that make an interior elegant, comfortable, and timeless. She is thrilled to introduce you to her new channel, Holly Holden on YouTube! Look for a new episode EVERY THURSDAY! She is delighted to be sharing her experience and timeless advice on interior design, elegant entertaining, and gracious living each week. You can subscribe to this channel at:www.youtube.com/c/hollyholdendesign  Holly has also created a new weekly e.mail newsletter, Mummy's Monday Manners, featuring etiquette tips and even some forbidden faux pas to avoid. She will forever be grateful to her mummy for sharing this unwritten code of etiquette with her! Click here to sign up for a sparkling tip each Monday morning:  www.hollyholden.com/mummys-monday-manners/. Mummy would be proud! For more information on all things Holly, please visit www.hollyholden.com. Sponsor Spotlight: Green Chef Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that includes everything you need to easily cook delicious meals that you can feel good about. Meals plans include: Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto, Gluten-Free, Omnivore, and Carnivore so there is certain to be a plan that works perfectly for your family. Let Green Chef do the meal planning, grocery shopping, and most of the prep for you week after week with a diverse array of recipes that range from global cuisines to classic comfort foods all with a signature touch. Recipes are quick and easy with step-by-step instructions, chef tips, and photos to guide you along! For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/thehomehour Sponsor Spotlight: Sudio Sweeden Sudio is revolutionizing the way people see headphones, as not just a tech device but also an accessory. Vasa Blå is the perfect harmony of studio-quality sound and Scandinavian minimalist design. Sudio’s Vasa Blå wireless earphones feature carefully tuned internal drivers and amplifiers to separate distinct sounds within the music - giving you an authentic, almost-like-being-there listening experience. These earphones boast up to 8 hours of unlimited play-time with a unique standby mode for up to 10 days of battery life, giving you ultimate wireless freedom. Its unparalleled design, coupled with being the lightest on the market to-date, makes the Vasa Blå the perfect companion for any Bluetooth enabled device. Don't miss the special promotion going on until the end of December that offers a free gift box that includes a pair of the Tio with every purchase! (This hybrid model is so lightweight you might forget that you’re wearing them.) Visit sudio.com and use the code WELCOMEHOME to earn 15% off any purchase and free worldwide shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices