Do you want to be the hostess with the mostest but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place for learning how to entertain at home, plan parties and make your guests feel welcome. Join Kristie LaLonde each week as she helps the beginner hostess learn the tips and tricks of entertaining guests without all the stress and worry! Enjoy guest interviews with entertaining and party experts as they share their secrets to creating a stylish and unforgettable event. Worried about putting it all together? No problem. In no time, you’ll go from the harried hostess to the Happy Hostess!
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Do you want to be the hostess with the mostest but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place for learning how to entertain at home, plan parties and make your guests feel welcome. Join Kristie LaLonde each week as she helps the beginner hostess learn the tips and tricks of entertaining guests without all the stress and worry! Enjoy guest interviews with entertaining and party experts as they share their secrets to creating a stylish and unforgettable event. Worried about putting it all together? No problem. In no time, you’ll go from the harried hostess to the Happy Hostess!
Dear Mom, How Do I Host? Blending Traditions with Modern Hospitality
Happy Hostess Podcast
31 minutes
1 month ago
Dear Mom, How Do I Host? Blending Traditions with Modern Hospitality
Episode 111: Dear Mom, How Do I Host? Blending Traditions with Modern Hospitality
Have you ever wished you could text your mom for a little hosting advice? That’s exactly what inspired today’s guest, Kristy McCormally, to start “Dear Mom, How Do I Host?”
When Kristy’s daughter asked, “Do I really need place cards?” she wasn’t just asking about table settings—she was asking how to make people feel seen, welcomed, and at ease. Kristy has been living that question for more than thirty years, hosting in all kinds of spaces from Florida to her current home, a 115-year-old historic house in Suffolk, Virginia.
In this episode, Kristy shares:
The story behind Dear Mom, How Do I Host?
How to revive gracious traditions in a relaxed, modern way
The small details—like place cards—that tell guests, “you matter”
Why hospitality is more about presence than perfection
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by hosting or wondered which details really make a difference, this conversation will encourage and inspire you to open your home with confidence and joy.
Mentioned in this episode:
Happy Cookbook Party- There’s a seat at the table saved just for you. Find out more about the cookbook club that’s more like a party! https://happycookbookparty.com/
Connect with Kristy McCormally:
Follow Kristy on Instagram & Facebook: @thetruitthouse
Learn more at: www.truitthouseliving.com
Let’s Connect:
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Website: www.happyhostesscollective.com
Happy Hostess Podcast
Do you want to be the hostess with the mostest but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place for learning how to entertain at home, plan parties and make your guests feel welcome. Join Kristie LaLonde each week as she helps the beginner hostess learn the tips and tricks of entertaining guests without all the stress and worry! Enjoy guest interviews with entertaining and party experts as they share their secrets to creating a stylish and unforgettable event. Worried about putting it all together? No problem. In no time, you’ll go from the harried hostess to the Happy Hostess!
