Where should a host or hostess start?
Take it one step at a time. Decide your menu first, and then build a theme around that. You can set the table and prepare pre-dinner cocktails, and the favors can be an add-on later. Don’t do it all at once.
How can hosts add thoughtful details to make guests feel appreciated?
Beyond appetizers and cocktails, place cards and the actual seating, table favors are a great option that you can personalize and match to a specific theme or event. If it's a book club, have a bookmark for each guest. If it's a Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering, consider gifting fun notepads (for example, “Santa’s To-Do List” or a "Naughty or Nice List"). For a regular dinner party, it can be as simple as a wrapped truffle at each place setting.
What are some of your favorite hosting products at Party Chick & Paper?
We carry a full line of paper tablescape-ware: table runners, decorative placemats, coasters, place cards, as well as napkin rings and decor, which serve as a great basis for hosting. We're unique in that we offer a wide selection of both new and vintage items.