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Thursday, December 04, 2014

Hey All, Well we made it through Thanksgiving...but that means Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Year's Eve are right around the corner. So it seemed like a perfect time to remind everyon on what it takes to be a gracious host. Let's face it entertaining is fun, yet exhausting. So here are a few tips to help your next get together flow smoothly.

1. Prepare as much of the food and drink the day before the gathering as possible. This allows you more time on the day of for small details.

2. Set out serving pieces, linens, tableware and decor 1-2 days prior to the event. You will have time to play with the design a bit and again less to do on the day of the event.

3. Have food options such as some veggie items, some chicken, some beef...if at all possible. Your guests will appreciate that you took to the time to take their dietary choices into account.

4. Always send a thank you to your guests for attending your get together. A handwritten note is such a rarity these days, your guests will truly appreciate it.

5. Thank you guests for attending as they arrive.

6. If a guest brings you a hostess gift that you is not to your taste or style...send a gracious thank you note anyway.

7. Be prepared and be on-time. There is nothing more embarrassing than having guests arrive if you are not dressed, or are still organizing or decorating.

8. Greet each guest personally.

9. Make your home visitor friendly...make sure you have extra supplies of toilet paper, hand towels, hand soaps, etc. Keep your home at a comfortable temperature...this means setting a bit cooler than normal...the extra people will generate warmth.

10. Relax and Enjoy! You have put a lot of hard work into your gathering.

We leave you with a little inspiration for those holiday tablescapes.