From expert event planner Amber Mayfield Hewettt comes an inspiring and practical guide to throwing parties where guests feel seen, cared for, and connected
Welcome to a new era of entertaining. Perfection is out, joy is in, and the only thing that matters is gathering with an open heart and a curious mind. And anyone—everyone!—can do it. Packed with inspiration, tips, lists, timelines, and recipes, Your Turn to Host is a complete party playbook, including:
- How to set your home up for hosting casually, “effortlessly,” and spontaneously any day of the week
- A step-by-step approach to planning celebrations, from setting an intention for the event to curating a guest list, determining a budget to creating a moodboard
- An inside look at some of the author's own parties—a casual Juneteenth cookout, an afternoon "craft and crudite" gathering, a formal New Year’s Eve soiree
- Expert tips and tricks including sample playlists, thoughtful conversation starters, and ideas for sendoff gifts that will make your guests feel appreciated and cared for
- Dozens of delicious, fuss-free recipes for the home cook
- A treasure trove of resources, from a cheat sheet for figuring out how much food and drink you need to a pre-party cleaning checklist
- And so much more!