Bloggers Unite & Hostess Tip #4

My good friend Sara, owner of MISRED Outfitters, my FAVORITE vintage store in our area, asked me to be a part of her Bloggers Unite event this Saturday night, which is being hosted by another great blogger, Jennifer Rand of Belle de Couture. Sara included me because I am not only a local blogger, but I am actually really into fashion, vintage clothing (half of my closet is either vintage or from thrift stores, believe it or not!), and fashion blogs. Besides Jennifer's blog, I read daily the posts of Kelly, Leandra, Jane, Judy, and more! Vintage clothing can be fun and classic, PERFECT for any event, and vintage clothing for all occasions can be found at local thrift and resale boutiques in your area. And with that comes my next hostess tip...

HOSTESS TIP #4: Part of being a hostess is presenting yourself in attire that fits your event. As the hostess, opening the door when guests to arrive and closing it behind them when they leave are your guests' FIRST AND LAST IMPRESSIONS OF YOUR PARTY! It is ALWAYS important to think about what you are wearing just as much as it is the little details of the party. If you look put together and festive, your event will be fun to guests, no matter what little details are off, or problems that arise along the way. Trust me!

Anyway, if you are local, I hope you will come downtown for this great event! I've posted the info below:

I am contributing some yummy appetizers and punch to the event. Check back here for the recipes and pictures of the event!

The Beginning....

Welcome to my first blog! Forever the Hostess, I am constantly planning dinner parties, game nights, baby showers, bridal showers, and this past year, I even designed my own wedding, down to the last sprinkle on my homemade red velvet cake bonbon favors. During the past few years, and especially during the wedding planning process, I found that there weren't as many outlets on-line as I had hoped with really great ideas, that could be done simply and for a little cost. I also constantly have friends ask for ideas, recipes, and help for their own events, so now I have a blog in which I can share my ideas and experiences with the masses. Or just you!

Fabulous and festive parties begin with GREAT IDEAS and a few minutes of simple planning. And sometimes, all it takes is one great idea, or one fabulous dish. Hopefully, you'll find some here.

PS- Even though good Hostesses usually keep their entertaining secrets close to their heart, I must tell you upfront that many of the ideas you will see on this blog have not originated with me. I feel that good ideas and recipes are meant to be shared! Please feel free to pass any along, and I would be thrilled to "host" them here.