Be the Hostess with the Mostest

Soon we will be in the throws of entertaining. Yep, the holiday season is just around the corner.

However, home entertaining is a year-round thing and having the right goodies to throw the best dinner party or happy hour is always welcome. Be you an avid party thrower or you are looking for the best hostess gifts for a party giver that you know, I’ve chosen some fun ideas to gift or add to your hosting collection!

A party, fete or gathering is not so without food. Be it a 5 course meal or cocktails and appetizers, presentation is one of the most important things in separating a festivity novice from a soiree pro .

Fret not, it’s easy to make your party look like Martha Stewart consulted your event with a few items that class up any party.

Serving  appetizers in small glasses, spoons or bowls is so chic and also keeps your batches small. Serving meals in buffet warming trays is terrific for serving a larger crowd and not having to worry about the meal getting cold.

A great cheese board  or even a fun fondue set is a fun way to nosh while also having an instant centerpiece!

Creating social spaces centered around food and/or drink is the best way to encourage conversation and connections. From appetizers to dessert, using your arsenal of hosting goodies and gadgets will earn you gold stars every time!

Drinks chilling in a stylish tub looks great as does creating an appetizer or dessert bar. Allowing guests to serve themselves and even experiment with their own creations is a sensational way to get the party juices flowing.

Ending the evening with a great coffee service or night caps can also be taken from bland to fab with the right serving set!

Whether you drink or not, having a bar cart or buffet cabinet is a great place where the host or guests can mix their own concoctions, serve food from and be a general centerpiece for displaying food.

Having your glasses, bottles and other serve ware in your entertaining space is not only efficient but saves kitchen clutter too!

I love entertaining and this time of year, all of my hostess goodies get a good workout! Happy hosting!