Sharing ideas and inspiration to enhance your entertaining experience.
essentially entertaining is dedicated to The Savvy Host each one of us can become with a hint of inspiration, a little confidence, some creative flair and a healthy dose of humor.
So glad you've joined one of the most interesting lifestyle discussions in new media!
We're sharing:
MUST-haves for cooking, kitchen, tabletop and home decor ~ recipe RAVES from treasured sources and new friends ~ hospitality tips and reminders ~ savvy lifestyle resources including blogs we love ~ wine pairings and values ~ sustainable and eco-friendly living resources ~ dining out recommendations and how-tos ~
and menu suggestions to be make the most of seasonal, local food.
What is it to entertain? Let's start with the basics - to entertain means exercising hospitality ~ entertaining company ~ providing entertainment for guests.
Entertaining is lifestyle - gathering people together in enjoyable surroundings, offering good food & drink, sharing stories, ideas, laughter, ... life.
the savvy host's approach to entertaining is illustrated in our published guide, 8 Entertaining Essentials© , including:
(1) An Occasion to Entertain
(2) Invitation Essentials
(3) Bar Basics and Beyond
(4) Planning a Savvy Menu
(5) Creating Ambiance
(6) Stylish Tabletops
(7) Serving Savoir-Faire
(8) Behind-the-Scenes
(2) Invitation Essentials
(3) Bar Basics and Beyond
(4) Planning a Savvy Menu
(5) Creating Ambiance
(6) Stylish Tabletops
(7) Serving Savoir-Faire
(8) Behind-the-Scenes
Good food, gracious hospitality and creative gatherings can, and do, impact so many different aspects of our lives. We like to think that being a savvy host has value beyond party decorations and a well-stocked bar!
Visit www.savvyhost.com to learn more...
About the Editor
Mary Spada, Editor-in-Chief
With editorial responsibility for essentially entertaining, Mary seeks to encourage good food gatherings everywhere, believing that anyone can become a savvy host with a little confidence, inspiration and creativity - along with a healthy dose of humor.
Mary is also Founder and CEO of the savvy host. Leading the charge for the savvy host, Mary brings to bear a wealth of experience fostering enjoyable entertaining for business, friends and family along with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. Mary embodies a unique combination of insatiable curiosity, unbridled creativity, savvy style, and gracious hospitality – a perfect recipe for exceptional entertaining.
Her personal entertaining style - and experience - shine through the 8 entertaining essentials, originally published in 2008.
Contact by phone - 1.888.761.2270 ext 6
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