Summer is upon us and there’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season than by enjoying quality time with family and friends. Here are our top entertaining tips to make you the ultimate host.
1. The festive season is a joyful season, so play around with brightly coloured hues and patterns when it comes to your dinnerware and table settings.
2. The weather is perfect for the outdoors so take the party outside. If you plan on entertaining in the evening, outdoor lighting such as string lights and hanging lanterns add a beautiful ambience.
3. Homemade signature cocktails and hands-on meals are always great and will definitely score you points with you guests.
4. To avoid slaving away in the kitchen, plan quick and easy meals or prepare a slow cooking, one pot meal.
5. To set the mood, always select your own playlist which includes your guests’ favourite songs. Also have a cellphone station where guests are encouraged to leave their cellphones so they can fully enjoy each other’s company without leaning over to check their WhatsApp messages.
6. Always offer clean, soft bath towels in the bathroom accompanied by a great hand wash and hand cream. Leave your bathroom smelling great by using scented candles or a diffuser.
7. For guests who are sleeping over, spoil them with a luxe bedroom. From crisp, white linen to snug bath robes and bathing essentials, create a space that will make your guests feel totally at home.
8. Place all the bathing essentials in the bathroom for guests who may have forgotten toothbrushes and toothpaste at home. Give guests a hotel experience right inside your own home.
9. A top tip – place a carafe filled with cold water and two tumblers in the room for your guests, just in case they get a little thirsty.
10. Preparation is always key. Make lists for everything you need to do and need to get from the basics like prepping the outdoor area, to buying all the ingredients for the meals you’ll be making.
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