Happy New Year Hosts! You may think that sleeping off the New Years Eve party on New Years Day would be the end to your party season, but you would be wrong. As the holiday season is so busy, more and more people are planning their holiday parties into January – especially company parties. Did […]
It could be argued that the art of giving a toast is dying, but if you aren’t in the habit of giving a toast at the beginning of a meal or event, we encourage you to give it a try! It’s the perfect way to bring dignity to an event while recognizing someone special – […]
As we enter the official “Entertaining Season”, our guests will begin to find themselves bouncing from party to party, some casual and some more dressy, and the two most common questions we receive as hosts are “What should I bring?” and “What should I wear?” The former we discussed last week, now we will discuss […]
There are two questions that we as hosts receive when a guest accepts an RSVP: “What can I bring?” and “What should I wear?” Let’s talk about the first question today! But first, let’s talk about psychology. WHAT? Yes, psychology plays a huge part in entertaining, as the best hosts realize. There are a lot […]
With Halloween entertaining (or any party with a theme, for that matter), we will always have a few reluctant people on our guest list – those reluctant to get dressed up. Some feel foolish doing so, but they attend the party anyhow. There are others who aren’t sure what to wear, and when they arrive […]
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Flowers are the prettiest and easiest way to decorate for your event or party, but they can be expensive! Shop the flowers that are in season and add a bit of classy decor to your autumn party, regardless of the theme or reason! Lily Calla Lily (my personal favourite!) Dahlias Gerbera (get it in orange […]
Regardless of whether your party is in your home or at a venue, if your guests must park out of sight, have someone walk them to their vehicles at the end of the evening.
One of the trickiest parts of entertaining in the cooler months is maintaining the temperature of your home or venue to keep everyone comfortable. As the weather turns, we begin dressing lighter, so your guests will come dressed slightly on the warm side to begin with. As we prepare for our party, we keep the […]
After two pregnancies, I can tell you that it’s not always a compliment to be named the DD for the evening. Seriously, I was so tired of hearing “Oh, Leigh’s pregnant, she can drive everyone home!” that I wanted to go on a kicking spree and blame the pregnancy hormones for my insanity. While some […]
