Hostess with the Mostest: Parties in a Pinch
As with pretty much everything about me, I get it from my Momma. That also applies to my love of having guests over. Since I take some SERIOUS pride in my super clean, organized and cozy home, you can imagine how much I love to share it with others.
Since I have grown up with the queen of all Hostesses with the Mostestess (my dear sweet mother), I learned how to be prepared for everything, especially parties in a pinch. To be ready for anything, you need to have your supply collection ready to go at a moment's notice. Aside from all my glorious serving dishes that I accumulated through my wedding registry, I am always collecting at garage sales and flea markets. I am stocked and ready to serve an assortment of foods all the time.
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My in house "goods"... don't worry there is more where this came from in storage! |
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Totally snagged this crystal bowl from grandma's! |
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I love lobsters, and my MIL knows it! Thanks G! |
When serving food, you need to have the right flat ware. Since I prefer a more mis-matched look, I often use all sorts of different things. I have a deep love of anything with a "P" on it in honor of my last name, in addition to anything I may have found at my grandmother's or stolen from my mom's house.
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That mini spoon collection is my deep dark secret... I sort of accidentally find them in my purse after leaving restaurants... |
I have a collection of
vintage linens that I use for my base, but I also have a great selection of linen napkins that I use to "fancy" up any apps party. I am even lucky enough to have some handmade beauties from the very talented
Busy Brunette. I also have these amazing vintage spoons turned napkin holders from my MIL, which I LOVE! If the gathering is a bit more informal, then I can just take out my wine crate of napkins and let guests choose their favorite.
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This old wine crate I bought at a flea market is great for holding all my napkins and fits perfectly in my cabinet! |
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Aren't you obsessed with these napkin rings, again, MIL to the rescue, G is the best! |
With serving supplies and linens out of the way, glassware is easy! Since all my grand antique china and glassware is still in storage I just make do with what I currently have in rotation. My stemless wine glasses are always a go to glass as well as a mason jar for larger drinks - heck, throw them in the freezer and have a new take on a beer glass!
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Dollar Tree stemless glassware! |
As long as you are well stocked for a party, you'll always be ready to have friends over in a pinch!
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