Knowing how to make someone feel comfortable in your home is incredibly important.Luckily, this isn't complicated. It boils down to two things. Physical comfort and emotional comfort.In this post, we'll talk about what each entails and what you need to do to make sure that your guests feel comfortable in ...
Easy appetizers are the only kind of party food I know. If it's going to take me more than 10 minutes to prep, I'm not into it. I save the more complicated, experimental dishes for nights when I'm not trying to please a crowd.The last thing you want is to ...
Taking a few extra moments to prepare a guest room basket is always worthwhile. Your friends and family will greatly appreciate the extra effort from you.It will also help ease your hosting duties throughout their stay.In this post, we'll talk about what to put in a guest bedroom basket, how ...
One of my favorite things to do is to scroll through Pinterest and pin party food ideas. This year I developed a mild obsession with charcuterie board design.They're beautiful, colorful, and when done right, a complete show stopper.The problem was, my boards were never done right and I couldn't figure ...
Two major factors in hosting a Thanksgiving dinner like a pro are home preparation and dinner format.A plan of action to tackle these two things is crucial. A perfectly cooked turkey and gourmet desserts can be easily overshadowed by a home that is not ready for guests and a poorly ...
Planning and hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner is not for the faint of heart. From menu planning to preparing your home for guests, weeks of preparation are required to pull off this event flawlessly. However, learning how to plan Thanksgiving Dinner is an invaluable skill.Over the next few weeks, I'll dive ...
In this post, we'll talk about 12 details the perfect hostess or host would never overlook.Let me start by saying, this post is not for everyone.If you're not a hardcore home entertaining enthusiast you'll probably roll your eyes at this list. But for those of us who revel in the ...
Independence Day is just around the corner. Second, only to Christmas in my home, the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate.The weather is great, there are fireworks, grilling, and late summer nights. Planning a 4th of July party, however, can be a daunting task.The stakes ...
Mother's Day is a great time to celebrate the women in your life. Whether it's your mom, your grandmother, or your friend, taking the time to make them feel extra special is a wonderful gift.One of the most popular Mother's Day activities is a brunch.In this post, we'll discuss the ...
If you're planning ahead for your Easter dinner, Mother's Day brunch buffet, or just want to add a splash of color to your dish sets, you're in luck! Last week I found the most gorgeous blue dinnerware.The set included a coordinated dinner plate, salad plate, bowl, and mug. Best of ...
With the springtime fast approaching, you may be thinking ahead to your next event. The holidays are officially over and with only a short break in January and February; a new season home entertaining will be here.Easter, Mother's Day, spring weddings, and May Day are just around the corner. One ...
Are you looking for a beautiful, yet practical gift idea for someone who loves to entertain? Serving sets are the way to go.As someone who hosts a number of gathering with family and friends each year, I'm always in need of large bowls, platters, and other serving pieces.Unless you've registered ...
Today, I'm excited to announce our new free printable. If you've been following our holiday party planning series, thank you for reading. If you're stumbling upon this for the first time make sure to check out Part I and Part II of our series. With the end of the year ...
Have you been working on your holiday menus? Do you find yourself browsing online looking for easy appetizer recipes and party platter ideas?If you're anything like me its crossed your mind a time or two these past few weeks. With Thanksgiving rolling up on us quickly, now is the time ...
Part of what makes the fall and winter seasons so fun is the activities. During these months there is one event after another. This provides us with the opportunity to commune with our family, friends, neighbors, and communities. From pumpkin patches and hay rides to pictures with Santa, we get ...
Welcome to part two of my Holiday Party Planning Series. In the month of November we'll shift into full gear by tackling 5 new tasks. This set of items is designed to help you prepare your home for guests to come and go throughout the upcoming months. Whether you're planning ...
October is here and the upcoming months will be very busy. Soon there will be Halloween parties, pumpkin patch outings, football games, Thanksgiving, holiday parties, tree lightings, religious holidays, and the New Year; all coming at us in a relentless succession. You may be wondering how to get the most ...
FTC Disclaimer: **I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Every good hostess knows that to pull off a spectacular dinner party you must plan ahead. Menu planning, tablescapes, and home decoration ...
A full house cleaning could take hours.But when a friend or a relative calls and says they're in the area and "just want to stop by and say hi", you may only have a matter of minutes.Your house is a mess. You haven't cleaned up the kitchen from breakfast, kids' ...
Choosing host or hostess gifts can sometimes seem like a chore. You're not sure what they might like, what they already have, or how much to spend.If you can relate, keep reading.In this post I'm going to break down the 6 main types of hostess gifts and when to give ...
