Last Minute Hosting Tips

Hosting a holiday dinner can definitely be stressful. Try some of my tips I’ve learned through the years as an event planner and hostess to get you through your gathering stress-free!

I hope that this inspires some fun on your own holiday table without being overwhelming. Remember, you don’t need to do all of the things you see on Pinterest or in magazines. Even just choosing a few things to incorporate will go a long way in jazzing up your table! ---> IT'S THIS SIMPLE!

The best part about Thanksgiving (as far as I'm concerned) is having a hundred different delicious side dishes on one plate! ---> GET INSPIRED!

The advice I’d give you for a Stress Free Thanksgiving is the same I’d say if you find yourself in a burning building… the most important thing to do is stay calm! ---> TAKE A BREATH!

Seriously, the coolest thing about this pie is the fact that I totally made it up in my head. I mean, obviously I’ve dreamed up recipes before on this site but this wasn’t like that. I didn’t make this recipe up for the site, it was one I made up for my book, Party Girl! ---> SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH!!

When I host a party I love having a signature drink to kick things off... especially during the holidays. Here are seven of my favorite fall cocktails perfect for your upcoming gatherings! ---> MAKE A TASTY SIP!

I bought this blue dress a few years back and it’s become my version of the LBD. I’ve worn it everywhere in every way. I figured a lot of you might have something similar and no matter what color yours is this makes a great option for Thanksgiving dinner. So, here are four options for how to style your little blue dress! ---> READ THE POST!

The pocket fold napkin is my go-to for dinner party place settings, and something I used for years and years when I was a wedding planner. I just love that you can tuck something in: a menu, a place card, a flower, or even a party favor… the options are endless! ---> LEARN HOW!

Check out this video for more tips on how to be stress-free during the holidays! ---> WATCH HERE!

Every year at the Hollis’ Annual Thanksgiving Extravaganza you can count on two things: enough carbohydrates to feed a baby moose AND a flag football game that we call, The Hollis Turkey Bowl! ---> MAKE YOUR OWN!

Since this time of year is ripe with dinner parties, cozy suppers, and Thanksgiving just around the corner I wanted to pull together some inspiration for you all! ---> GET THE LOOK!

There are so many different ways to arrange your table linen so that by doing it just a little bit different every time you can create completely different looks without having to buy new stuff! ---> TRY IT OUT!!

Thanksgiving is one of the most important meals of the year and if you’re like me you start preparing weeks in advance to ensure that it’s special for your family! ---> CHECK IT OUT!

An easy and expedited way to set up place settings for any event! ---> SET UP QUICKLY!

I commit to cooking the turkey and the ham and everyone else (and there are quite a lot of everyone else’s) bring the side dishes. Because we have so many guests, and therefore so many sides, we serve Thanksgiving dinner buffet style! ---> ACCESSORIZE!

This two-napkin trick is something I learned while on a magazine shoot! Whenever you decorate a table for TV or magazines you want to make the tabletop look as full and layered as possible. ---> ADD SOME COLOR!