Be A Hostess!

I love having events to attend and fun plans to look forward to.
Until recently I was the one that had to be invited and wasn't doing the inviting.
What changed for me?
Investing in the fun stuff to serve and host a party with.

It made a decision with the husband to invest $100 dollars in entertaining goods and at Crate & Barrel you can make that stretch!
I was able to buy 6 Red Wine Glasses
12 Square Appetizer Plates
1 Large Serving Platter
1 Small Serving Platter
Cheese Cutting Tools
Chip & Dip Platter
&
3 Pedestool Bowls for small treats

After I invested in the key pieces, I focused on the decorations.
I have found all of my milk glass pieces from thrift stores and flea markets.
(It's my favorite collection!)

This "Farewell Summer, Hello Fall" event Cost $30 in food & wine from Trader Joe's.
I bypassed expensive flowers and utilized edible goods for color and height.
I went to Home Depot and bought two half flats of flowers to pot (a total of $5 with tax)
because with me, all flowers die anyway

The table cloth was a Ross purchase and only $10.
Another option you can utilize?
Twin Size Sheets from the clearance isle at Marshall's or TJ Maxx or Home Goods...you get the idea

The point is...
start being the person who INVITES and coordinates.
If you're worried about budget, be creative!
Tell your friends admittance requires 1 bottle of wine and a food that pairs with it
(It's what I did!)
This little evening was just what I needed and it was FUN to do!
What are you wanting to plan but have been waiting to do?!
We dare you to do it!
It would be great!