Just a few weeks to go until Christmas day! Now is a great time to get organised!
Here is how to prepare for the perfect Christmas Eve.
1. Who is on the list?
This list is not for Santa, this one is for you! Who is on your guest list this year? Knowing the numbers is the starting point for everything, from the size of the turkey to getting the right number of chairs.
2. What is on the menu?
Decide on whether it will be traditional turkey, baked ham or nut roast as soon as possible. Consider whether you will ask guests to bring a dish.
How about starters and puddings? Create the menu and review what ingredients you need.
You will also need to plan your list. When can you buy everything? Give yourself plenty of time to organise the food shopping, or at least book your delivery slot.
3. Think about a theme
Tablescaping is a trend! How do you want to do yours? Check out Pinterest or Instagram for some inspiration.
A full tablescape includes a centre piece, charger plates, table mats, napkins and accessories like candles or foliage.
You can go as big or as minimalist as you like though. A few simple candles with a scatter of pinecones will look as lovely as an extravagant display.
4. Organise the seating
On Christmas day you can have more people in the house than you would at any other time of the year. That means you might not have enough seats for everyone invited. Make a plan!
Do you need to take the garden chairs out of storage? Or, ask people to bring a few stools? Make sure you have your options sorted.
5. Clear the space
Scan the communal spaces. Are there some extra pieces of furniture that you can pack away for the festive season? Self-storage is really useful at this time of year as it gives you a place to move out some of your belongings.
Do you need to prepare rooms for overnight guests, or turn your home office into a space for someone to sleep?
6. Do as much in as advance as possible
Our final tip is to do as much in advance as possible. Christmas day should be about enjoying time with family, so try to take the stress and chaos out of the day by preparing as much as possible in advance.
This can include laying the table, peeling the vegetables and cooking some of the food in the days before.
It is also an excellent idea idea to create a timetable for the day so you know exactly when everything needs to be done and when.
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