This summer, my family and I decided to rent a lakefront home in Idaho for one week. I was fortunate enough to be able to host a dinner party with friends who vacation there, so you can imagine the excitement at having an amazing water view for my gathering. We don't have many lakefront dinners in Arizona, so this was such a treat. One of the unknowns, however, was what the rental house had stocked for my dinner party, so it required a bit of pre-planning as well as some ...
Transform Your Tablescape: Tips from a Napkin Hoarder
My husband calls me an organized hoarder, mostly just about napkins and table linens. But here's the thing — I believe they're an essential part of a table setting, they store easily, they're simple to swap out, and they make me happy. Regardless of the type of hosting you most enjoy, every hostess needs a good napkin collection. Here are some tips that I have amassed over the years... just like my napkins. Must-have napkin staples ~Invest in some nice white cotton dinner napkins. They ...
Host a DIY Pizza Party
Have you ever hosted a party for people you'd never met? Or entertained guests who were strangers to one another? Yeah, me too, and it was a good challenge. I had to figure out a way to make everyone comfortable and get the guests to mingle so it wouldn't be awkward. I went back and forth on themes and then it came to me... a DIY pizza party! It took a little prep work, but once everyone arrived, there was no stress and it was tons of fun. Here's how to host your own DIY Pizza Party, the ...