Entertaining Tips

Ten Legendary Entertaining Tips...

1.As the host/hostess YOUR mood sets the tone of the party...

Enjoy yourself and your guests will have a fabulous time

2.Never use plastic or paper. Invest in plates, glasses and real napkins! Even when serving something simple as pizza and soda.

3.Greet guests, offer them a drink & make introductions

4.Dress Glamorously & be comfortable! I fantasize of throwing a fabulous party in a t-shirt paired with a ball-gown skirt--(I remember seeing it on a Vogue cover & most recently on Carrie Bradshaw)

5.My guests always end up following me into the kitchen--make sure the kitchen is clean and ready to be seen. I always light a few candles in the kitchen. It should also feel like a room part of the party.

6.Food presentation is important even if you invited your best girlfriends & ordered takeout from your fave restaurant. Invest in white platters!

7.Provide plenty of drink options. Not everyone drinks alcohol. I love picking up sparkling water, Italian sodas and fresh juice.

8. The bathroom is also a part of your presentation. Make sure it is well stocked, take out your private things (people may rummage through your cabinets), light a candle (I would use scented in the bathroom although not anywhere else in the party), plenty of clean towel napkins and pretty soaps.

9. Know your guests diets and allergies! So important- or make sure you have enough options to cover a vegetarian, vegan, Muslim, Jew, etc.

10. I love favors... I like my guests to leave with something special marking the occasion and I keep plenty of take-out containers readily available in case anyone wants to take home leftovers.

be legendary...zm