Hosting Tips & Resources

Four Ways to Set the Table for a Dinner Party

Four Ways to Set the Table for a Dinner Party

Lisa Zook
By Lisa Zook

Gathering family and friends to share a meal is important for our overall health. Creating beautiful tablescapes is one way we elevate our time together...

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13 Tips for a Successful Event

13 Tips for a Successful Event

Lisa Zook
By Lisa Zook

In the hustle and bustle of last-minute preparations before an event it is easy to forget the small things that make a big difference. Here...

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Centerpiece Ideas

Centerpiece Ideas

Lisa Zook
By Lisa Zook

A few mint julep cups with floral clippings from the yard A basket with a flowering plant from the nursery Votive candles scattered around the...

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Keep it Simple: When I Want to Impress My Boss Party Planning Checklist

Keep it Simple: When I Want to Impress My Boss Party Planning Checklist

Lisa Zook
By Lisa Zook

6-8 Weeks Before: Decide the type of party (sit-down dinner, buffet, cocktail) Choose a theme Create your guest list Create your invitation Arrange any rentals...

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Conversation Starters

Conversation Starters

Lisa Zook
By Lisa Zook

Conversation Starters When You Do Not Know the Guest: How do you know our host? Are you from this area? How do you enjoy spending...

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Keep it Simple: My Friends Don’t Care Party Ready Checklist

Keep it Simple: My Friends Don’t Care Party Ready Checklist

Lisa Zook
By Lisa Zook

You decide on Monday to have a few friends over for a relaxing Friday night at home. Here is a simple party checklist to make...

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Party Ready Home Checklist

Party Ready Home Checklist

Lisa Zook
By Lisa Zook

BATHROOM Clean bathroom Paper hand towels Pump soap Extra toilet paper out Freshener Plunger in cabinet Candle to light Mouthwash and cups Floss   HOME...

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Hospitality Verses Entertaining

Hospitality Verses Entertaining

Lisa Zook
By Lisa Zook

A duck on water. On top, it appears to glide gracefully over the pond, but underneath you see webbed feet paddling energetically towards its destination....

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Party Favor Ideas

Party Favor Ideas

Lisa Zook
By Lisa Zook

Party Favor Ideas 1.     Small box of chocolates tied with a bow 2.     Wine stopper 3.     Small bag of s’more ingredients tied with a bow...

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