This week, the ladies come together in Taryn's stunning new dining room for our much-loved annual holiday hosting special (can you believe it’s been a whole year already?! ) The trio are here to spill their personal hosting secrets and cherished holiday traditions, starting with Thanksgiving hosting rituals and meal prep hacks to deep dives into the art of holiday decorating.

Prepare to be inspired as they chat about all things Christmas trees. Whether you're Team Real or Team Pre-Lit, they've got great ideas to help you find your perfect match. Plus, they’ll share their creative spins on wreaths, stockings, and table settings that will wow your guests. As always, listener questions steal the spotlight: From convincing your partner to embrace a fabulous fake tree to easy-peasy strategies for low-effort, high-impact holiday décor, we cover it all in this year's holiday hosting special. Let’s make this season's decor one to remember!

Watch this week's episode as recorded on the Ballard Designs YouTube Channel; Read our 2024 Holiday Hosting Recipes on the How to Decorate Blog.

What You’ll Hear On This Episode: 

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  00:00 Introduction to How to Decorate


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  00:35 Holiday Special Begins at Taryn's House


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  01:31 Thanksgiving Hosting Tips and Traditions


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  03:16 Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes and Dishes


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  07:39 Hosting Strategies and Party Planning


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  21:03 Thanksgiving Day Chaos and Joy


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  22:06 Transition to Christmas Preparations


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  32:45 Seasonal Decorating Tips for Your Home


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  33:23 Front Porch Christmas Makeover


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  36:15 Choosing Between Real and Fake Christmas Trees


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  40:25 Tree Skirts and Stocking Holders


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  47:11 Holiday Wrapping and Ribbon Ideas


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  49:32 Holiday Hosting and Dinnerware


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  01:00:17 Estate Sales for Unique Holiday Gifts


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  01:03:28 Final Thoughts

Also Mentioned:

• Ballard Designs


• Our 2024 Holiday Hosting Recipes