We’ve asked those ‘in-the-know’ – from party planners and caterers to experts in hosting etiquette – which entertaining myths ...

For years we’ve been taught there’s a ‘right’ way to entertain. With rules to follow and etiquette to uphold, striving to be ...

Imagine this. The phone rings and your parents have surprised you by saying they have just landed and will be at your home in less than one hour. For many reasons, you probably would panic if this ...

When you step into the home of a great host, you can feel it right away. The atmosphere is easy and inviting. The drinks are ...

This holiday season, say goodbye to picture-perfect parties. Southern entertaining pros share why real hospitality means letting go of perfection and embracing the joy of easy, effortless hosting.

Start here, says home lifestyle expert Julian Thomas, to make a good first impression. Clear away clutter, add a mat for wet shoes and address any unpleasant odors. “The first thing people notice when ...

Does it bother you that when you Google "perfect kitchen for entertaining," the first few pages of search results yield what is known as "aspirational" articles? Most of us don't have the bread to do ...

For many of us, how we are “supposed to” entertain was informed by the generations before us who grew up with perfection as the standard and proper appearances that were non-negotiable. There were ...