I have a thing for pianos. Ours isn’t a fancy one, but it’s meaningful—and I love nothing more than having it played. We had this little upright beauty even in our tiny 420 square foot city apartment, despite the precious space it took up, because making music—or having the ability to make music in the home—is joy.
A close second to having our piano played (ideally, but someone way more skilled than me—including Andras or Greta), is styling it for parties or the holidays. For years I didn’t have a bar cart, or a sideboard, so the piano had to do—it became a staging ground for cheese boards and delicious nibbles and tucked away treats.
It’s not hard to do this at home if you, too, have a piano. Here’s a little inspiration ( if you need more—I have a whole PINTEREST board dedicated to PIANO MOMENTS, here) plus a few tips and tricks for playing up this special part of your home this holiday.
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