Entertaining on Houzz: Tips From the Experts

Serve your drinks in style from a compact version of the classic bar, such as a neat bar cart, cool cabinet or chic tray

Beautiful plants bundled in moss make an arrangement you can take apart and give away after your party

The coauthors of ‘The Wreath Recipe Book’ suggest 3 simple table settings you can make from materials found in the yard or at the market

At a move-in celebration, are invitations to new neighbors required and gifts expected?

Create a cheese platter like a pro for your next home gathering

See what’s on tap for this sports-loving California family and its chic-industrial entertaining and play space

Part 2: When overnight guests arrive, follow this advice to set guidelines on eating out, seeing attractions and more

Let the good times roll while you enjoy shared interests like wine tasting, preserving, crafting and cooking

Part 1: Establish boundaries with visitors who want to stay too long and who expect too much

Take stock of serveware, wash off the dust and clear out the pantry now for low-stress entertaining later

Do a dry run with dinnerware, table decorations and the buffet setup now to avoid surprises and stress later

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