Happy Hostess Podcast

Derby Party Essentials

Episode 22 Derby Party Essentials
 
On today’s episode Susan Brown of For Pete’s Sake Pottery joins Kristie LaLonde to talk all things Derby.  Susan is a Louisville native and has experienced many years celebrating Derby, hosting and attending parties and even going to the Derby.  She shares everything that you need to have a fun successful Derby party from traditional food and drink to colorful party decor.
You will love what she has to say!  Tune in to hear the complete conversation…
About Susan Brown
Susan is passionate about creating timeless heirloom quality pieces that bring  her customers joy. Pumpkins, ginger jars, specially designed pet items and chinoserie designs are her love language. Well known for her pottery that is lovingly hand painted with her signature style, her pieces are items that you will love to display in your home for years to come!
Connect with Susan:  
https://forpetessakepottery.com/
-Quick Notes-
(01:50) Susan Brown’s background
(03:32) How Pete’s Sake Pottery began
(05:30)  Susan’s collaboration with Canvas Style
(07:06) The Kentucky Derby history
(10:27) Hosting Derby parties in Louisville
(12:40) What does every Derby party need to have?
(17:30) How does Susan describe hospitality?
(19:49) Susan’t tips for low stress enterraining
(27:06) Speed Round
(25:00) Lucy’s mom’s tip for keeping stress to a minimum when entertaining
(29:32) Lucy’s advice for the new hostess
(31:56) Speed Round
(29:10) Where to find Susan on social media
 
Resource Links-
Canvas Style Collaboration with For Pete’s Sake Pottery
https://canvasstyle.com/
 
-Social Media Links-
For Pete’s Sake Pottery
https://www.instagram.com/forpetessakepottery/
https://www.facebook.com/forpetessakepottery/

The Key to Stress Free Entertaining - A Mealtime Planner

 
Episode 21:  The Key to a Stress Free Meal
What’s the number one worry  I hear  from my listeners? Making sure all the food is ready at the same time and on time when entertaining.  Well, we are going to solve this problem today!  Before the end of this short episode, you’ll know just what to do! Using a meal time planner is a simple tool that will keep you a calm and confident hostess.
 
See the Mealtime Planner on last page of Easter Planner
Free Printable 2023 Easter Planner:
https://tinyurl.com/2023Easterplanner
 
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Tips for Setting the Table for Easter

                                         Episode 20: Setting the Table for Easter
 
Today’s episode has Kristie LaLonde and Lucy Dean of the Lucy Grymes paper company  discussing ways to create fun and interesting tables for Spring and Easter. Lucy found that it wasn’t always easy to entertain in her smaller apartment, so she created beautiful solutions that would make entertaining easier and more enjoyable.  Lucy shares all her tips and secrets for creating a beautiful table, from inspiration to mixing patterns and textures.  You won’t want to miss it!  Tune in to hear the complete conversation!
 
Lucy Grymes is a paper and lifestyle brand that strives to create paper goods that are beautiful and easy to use. The hope is that these products will inspire your creativity while putting the ease and enjoyment back into entertaining. As they continue to grow, they hope to expand the breadth and depth of their product line.
Connect with Lucy:  
https://www.lucygrymes.com/
Use the Code HAPPYHOSTESS for FREE  Shipping at Lucy Grymes Online
 
-Resource Links-
 
Lucy Grymes Digital Downloads: 
https://www.lucygrymes.com/products/digital-downloads
-Quick Notes-
(01:20) Introducing Lucy Dean
(02:14 ) The inspiration behind Lucy Grymes Paper Products
(06:04)  How did Lucy become interested in entertaining?
(09:02) Lucy’s process for planning her tables
(11:10) Most overlooked piece on the table
(13:00) Getting started with mixing patterns
(15:00) Paper placemats versatility
(19:06) How to incorporate Easter into your spring table
(22:28) Free digital designs available
(25:00) Lucy’s mom’s tip for keeping stress to a minimum when entertaining
(29:32) Lucy’s advice for the new hostess
(31:56) Speed Round
 
Happy Hostess
https://www.happyhostesscollective.com/ 
 
-Social Media Links-
Lucy Grymes:
https://www.instagram.com/lucy_grymes/
https://www.facebook.com/LucyGrymesDesigns/
Happy Hostess
https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/
https://m.facebook.com/happyhostesscollective

Hospitality Mindset

  Episode 19: Hospitality Mindset
 
Today’s episode has Kristie LaLonde and Kate Lewis of Kate on the Daily discussing the hospitality mindset and how it can hinder or help our stress level when entertaining guests at home.  Kate is full of wisdom and shares the key ideas to keep the focus on her guests and not herself.  You will love Kate’s tips for making guests feel special, welcomed and loved!  Tune into to hear the complete conversation!
 
Kate Lewis is a lover of all things fashion, lifestyle, entertaining, travel, family, adventures, and small towns! She resides in Perry, GA with her husband, Darrell. They have 2 children, Emma and Ben, with the recent addition of their son-in-law, Bailey. Kate on the Daily is for anyone that enjoys variety, sarcasm, real-life experiences, and heart-to-hearts about life and its lemons.
 
Connect with Kate:  
https://kateonthedaily.com/
 
-Quick Notes-
(02:35) What inspired Kate on the Daily?
(05:03) When did Kate first start becoming interested in entertaining and parties?
(11:50) What holds people back from inviting guests into their home?
(14:27) How can we improve our thoughts and attitudes about hospitality?
(15:33) Reese Witherspoon’s Quote
(17:10) Reasons to celebrate others
(17:40) Putting others before ourselves
(19:07) Details that make guests feel special
(22:02)  Kate’s favorite go to meals for small dinner parties
(30:10) Why is it important to open our homes to guests?
(31:56) Speed Round
 
Happy Hostess
https://www.happyhostesscollective.com/
 
-Social Media Links-
Kate on the Daily
https://www.instagram.com/kateonthedaily
 
https://www.faceboohttps://www.facebook.com/officialkateonthedailyk.com/kateonthedaily
 
Happy Hostess
https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/
https://m.facebook.com/happyhostesscollective
  
 

How to Organize Your Entertaining Supplies

Episode 18: How To Organize Your Entertaining Supplies
On today’s episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, Kristie LaLonde and Carrie Peeples of Neat smart sit down together to discuss organizational tips for the home and the best way to store your entertaining products. Carrie explains that there’s no “one size fits all” approach when it comes to organization for the home due to the uniqueness of each individual, but there’s usually a customized solution for everyone! Tune into today’s episode to get the complete conversation………
Carrie Peeples, of Neat Smart, is a professional organizer based in Marietta, Georgia. She helps CEOs of home and business un-complicate their lives by eliminating clutter and creating beautiful organization systems that work. Carrie loves teaching people how to live in an organized home and setting up the systems for them to function best. She helps those local to the Atlanta/Marietta area and does virtual consults as well.
Connect with Carrie Peeples:
https://www.neatsmart.com/
 
-Quick Notes-
(00:42) Introducing Carrie Peeples
(04:33) What does hiring a professional organizer look like
(06:49) How do organizers charge their clients?
(11:03) What’s the most important areas of the house to organize?
(16:17)  Tips for organizing entertaining supplies
(29:55) Carrie’s perspective on inviting others into your home
(34:59) When things go wrong
(36:32) Carrie’s advice to new hostesses just starting out
(40:27) Speed Round Questions
(44:20) Carrie Peeples’ contact information
 
 
-Resource Links-
Boot Boxes:  https://go.shopyourlikes.com/pi/423ef784230f70b7ef42bb577ce529ebe3b42a9a?afId=726290&afCreativeId=2996
Carrie Peeples
Website:- https://www.neatsmart.com/
 
Happy Hostess
https://www.happyhostesscollective.com/
 
-Social Media Links-
Carrie Peeples
https://www.instagram.com/neatsmart/
https://www.facebook.com/neatsmartcmp/
 
Happy Hostess
https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/
https://m.facebook.com/happyhostesscollective

What is a Supper Club?

Episode 17: What is a Supper Club?
On today’s episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, Kristie Lalonde and Anna Louise Carter of Designed by Dixon sit down together to discuss how supper clubs can be a fun way to bring friends together and create memories. So, what is a supper club? It can be casual entertaining or more formal dinner parties.  It all depends upon your style and what you make it! Tune into today’s episode to get inspired and hear the complete conversation………
 
Anna Louise Carter is a former professional party planner and interior decorator with a passion for designing a vivacious life while inspiring others through sharing colorful and curated home decor, classic and chic closet ensembles, pretty and practical entertaining tips.
Connect with Anna Louise Carter
https://designedbydixon.com/
 
-Quick Notes-
(00:41) Introducing Anna Louise
(04:15) What got Anna interested in decorating and entertaining
(06:09) Anna’s favorite type of entertaining
(07:06) Supper club
(09:36) Different variations of the term “Supper Club”
(13:06) Anna Louise’s Chicken night
(15:13) Are there guidelines to hosting a Supper Club?
(18:13) Anna’s favorite go-to meals for a Supper club
(19:17) Anna’s Pork tenderloins recipe
(21:35) “You don’t have to make it, You just have to make it happen”
(22:02) Anna’s favorite appetizer
(23:22) What hospitality means to Anna Louise
(28:11) Things that went wrong
(31:02) Anna’s advice to new hostesses just starting out 
(32:10) Speed Round Questions
(36:06) Anna Louise’s contact information
 
-Resource Links-
Anna Louise
https://designedbydixon.com/
 
Website:- https://www.happyhostesscollective.com/
 
-Social Media Links-
Anna Louise
https://www.instagram.com/designedbydixon
https://www.tiktok.com/@designedbydixonblog
https://www.facebook.com/designedbydixon
 
Happy Hostess
https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/
https://m.facebook.com/happyhostesscollective
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Is Effortless Entertaining Possible?

Episode 16: Is Effortless Entertaining Possible?
On today’s episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, Kristie LaLonde and DeeDee Dalrymple talk about the stress and worry that hold many women back from inviting others into their homes for dinner or a party.   DeeDee explains that all that stress and worry can be eliminated by following the simple steps in her guide Effortless Entertaining. DeeDee shares all the lowdown on how to entertain effortlessly in your home and share the gift of hospitality with your loved ones..  Tune in to get the complete conversation…….
 
DeeDee Dalrymple is an entertaining expert, speaker,  and author.  She created the Effortless Entertaining Guide and Workshop to inspire and equip you to easily and graciously welcome others into your home.
Connect with DeeDee Dalrymple:  https://myeffortlessentertaining.com/
 
-Quick Notes-
(01:25) Introducing DeeDee
(08:30) What holds people back from entertaining?
(09:36) Dinner with friends is not a performance
(12:10) 10 Steps to Hospitality
(13:19) Create comfort for your guests
(16:15) Don’t wait for the party to be ready for the party
(17:22) Plan your work and work your plan
(23:39) What is DeeDee’s definition of hospitality?
(31:46) Speed Round Questions
(34:55) DeeDee’s virtual workshops starting soon 
 
Happy Hostess
Website:- https://www.happyhostesscollective.com/
 
-Social Media Links-
DeeDee Dalrymple Effortless Entertaining
https://www.instagram.com/effortlessentertaining/
https://www.facebook.com/myeffortlessentertaining
Happy Hostess
https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/
https://m.facebook.com/happyhostesscollective
  
 

How to Prep Your Bathroom for Guests Before a Party

Episode 15
In this episode of Happy Hostess Podcast, Kristie LaLonde lists the five areas of your house to prioritize when getting your house party ready.  She chose one area to go in depth for this discussion and that is the  bathroom. It is one of the most important areas to prepare to  ensure that your guests have what they need and feel at ease in your home. Kristie gives a quick two phase process to make sure your bathroom is at its best while you are entertaining your guests. Tune in to hear the details…
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The Art of Table Setting

Episode 14: The Art of Table Setting
On today’s episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, Kristie LaLonde and Mary Alice Myers of Mary Alice Home sit down together to discuss the art of table setting, her process behind planning for a beautiful table for her guests and so much more. Mary Alice Myers also shares her signature tips for finding inspiration, establishing a theme, layering her table, paying attention to the little details and so much more. Feel free to tune into today’s episode to get the complete conversation………
 
Mary Alice Myers is an interior designer, lifestyle and entertaining expert with an eye all the details. Her encouraging and kind spirit will inspire you to create your own decor magic in your home!
 
Connect with Mary Alice Myers
https://www.maryaliceathome.com/
-Social Media Links-
Mary Alice Myers
https://www.instagram.com/maryalice.home/
http://facebook.com/maryalice.home
 
-Quick Notes-
(01:10) Who is Mary Alice Myers?
(03:00) Mary’s First Instagram Account
(04:17) What got Mary interested in Decorating and Entertaining Initially
(05:18) Mary’s most enjoyed type of Entertaining
(06:43) Mary’s creative process when planning for a Table Setting
(11:07) How Mary makes use of Center Pieces creatively
(13:00) Scented Candles at the Table?   
(14:59) Thought process when buying pieces that can be used for Dining Tables
(17:38) Weird can be Interesting
(18:26) Spray Painting as a way of Spicing up Pieces
(19:54) Mary’s view on what hospitality means
(20:35) Why is inviting Guests and Entertaining important – Mary’s Perspective
(21:54) Things Don’t Always go as Planned
(24:49) Mary’s Advice to new Hostesses just starting out  
(28:21) Mary Alice’s Speed Round of Questions
 
-Resource Links-
Mary Alice Myers
Website:- https://www.maryaliceathome.com/        
Happy Hostess
Website:- https://www.happyhostesscollective.com/
 
-Social Media Links-
Happy Hostess
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Tips for a Galentine’s Party

Kristie discusses how a Galentine’s Party is a fun way to celebrate your female friendships and express your love and appreciation for your best gal pals.  She gives five tips to make your Galentine’s party.  These simple tips actually can be applied to any party that you want to kick up a notch.
-Resource Links-
Pink Sparkling Punch - Southern Living
https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/pink-sparkling-punch
Cranberry St. Germain Cocktail
https://www.acouplecooks.com/st-germain-cocktail/
 Peppermint Espresso Martini Recipe by Jackson Morgan Cream
https://sipjacksonmorgan.com/recipe/peppermintespressomartini/
 
Happy Hostess
Website: https://www.happyhostesscollective.com/
 
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