MIND YOUR MANNERS:

5 Do’s & Don’ts when Hosting & Guesting

With the holiday season staring us down, I wanted to share some sage, candid and heartfelt advice.

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“I don’t host because I’m organized. I host because I enjoy a little chaos with good lighting.”

A curated guide to the art of gathering, from thoughtfully layered tablescapes and hosting ideas to seasonal inspiration, entertaining tips, and the little details that make guests want to linger a little longer. Consider it your blueprint for setting the mood beautifully.

SCENE SETTER

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A clear glass vase filled with small disco ball ornaments on a wooden table, with a three-tier stand of pastries and a flower vase in the background.
A glass stand filled with colorful donuts topped with sprinkles, on a metallic tablecloth with assorted pastries and small desserts around it.
A floral centerpiece with pink, peach, and cream flowers in a black vase on a wooden table, surrounded by lit taper candles and a tiered tray of small pastries.

IT’S ALL SECRETLY PLANNED

NOW PLAYING

Nobody compliments the playlist. They just notice when it's wrong. These are the three I keep ready. One for the table, one for the celebration, one for the nights that are technically work.

A woman holding a glass of white wine at a dinner party with a table set with plates, flowers, and candles.

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A woman dressed in a yellow plaid crop top and matching skirt is DJing with a DJ controller in a decorated room that has colorful tropical artwork and patterned curtains.

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A bouquet of mixed flowers including protea, tulips, and other colorful blooms in a white vase, placed on a patterned tablecloth.

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A dessert table with a three-tiered stand of potato chips at a gathering, surrounded by candles, flowers, and bowls of dips, with a small chalkboard sign reading 'Caviar Bar' in front.
An assortment of mini pastries topped with berries, macarons, and powdered sugar on a reflective silver surface with a glass stand holding donuts decorated with colorful sprinkles.

Person holding a silver tray with three colorful cocktails and red napkins
A woman standing at the threshold of a glass door, smiling and waving, with a luxurious interior featuring a chandelier and windows visible behind her.

How to Fake Effortless Entertaining

For people who say, Let’s keep it casual, and then spend the next three days thinking about napkins.

A checklist titled 'The Set the Scene Hosting Checklist' with tips for hosting a party, including decors, ambiance, and etiquette, on a light blue background with decorative white abstract shapes.
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