Heart of Hospitality Spring 2022

Follow me on instagram @deannakane16 It’s that time of year where the sun chases away the cold chills of a dreary winter’s end. While the world seemed to be standing still in so many ways, the Lord has opened so many doors for us. Leslie and I have been on-the-go and literally non-stop for weeks at a time. We have been asked to do several large events, and while we are not caterers, somehow people keep asking us to come back and do hospitality for their parties, including lavish meals! We are excited to see the world starting to open up again, and we are thrilled that people have decided to start extending hospitality in ways they hadn’t thought of before. I know we often press in to remind our readers about…

One of the greatest things about spring is the smell of fragrant blossoms as they emerge from their winter sleep. Our seasonal basket exudes a set of bright green china teacups (Meritage) from Home Goods ($6.99 - and if you see them, please pick them up and let us know! We need a few more to complete our set! No seriously, let us know as we need a few more). These elegant teacups are embellished with pink roses just inside the lip for a hint of what is to come in spring. A gold trim rounds out the simple, refined beauty of this set. We added an oversized cupcake for two from our favorite local bakery and displayed it on a vintage silver cake stand that we bought at the…

Judgment free, my mom led our house as the neck to my dad (who was the head). I don’t ever remember a time getting in trouble where it was unreasonable or uncalled for. I don’t remember any overreactions… Well, there was that one time where the teapot hit the wall, but we don’t speak of that. She led with the attitude that, "I have taught you right from wrong, and I expect you to do right." And because of that, I always try to do right. I never feared my mom but respected her. She loved through every issue I went through, and every teen angst moment with my brother. She accepted everyone who wanted to make a better life for themselves with the realization that most will disappoint, but…

Let us plan your next gathering info@heartofhospitymagazine.com Hospitality Tip NO VASE? If you find yourself without a vase, don't worry, this is your opportunity to get creative! You can place an airtight container filled with water into a multitude of lovely options; for instance … A beautiful basket, teapot, tea cup or Mason jar to name a few. USE STATIONS Taking some advise from professional caterers. We choose to use serving stations for most of our parties. Employing serving stations for drinks, desserts, and hors d'oeuvres creates a beautiful landscape for your party, and will keep guests mingling.…

Company’s coming - looking for spring decorations to ‘Wow!’ your guests? Spring is the season in which we are so anxious to fling open our windows, begin our spring cleaning, and start hostessing again. We are planning our Easter events, spring teas, picnics, Mother’s Day, open houses, and more. Well, get ready, I have just the perfect thing for the season! I love finding new crafting ideas and repurposing things that I might have around the house into creative ideas. There is something so satisfying and rewarding about having an outlet for your creative energies and then a one-of-a-kind piece that you have designed yourself to show for your efforts. This crafting project is perfect for spring and we all know the saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” No need to run…

I asked my mother if she had any hospitality/hostessing tips she might like to share for this issue since she is such a wonderful party planner. In my mind, I was thinking over the many glamorous events she has to her credit. To my surprise, she told me this, “A hostess must have a strong spirit to power through with a smile on her face and laughter in her heart when things get tough.” Then she asked me if I remembered the infamous Crepes Suzette Incident’? I was very young, but boy did I!! Crepes Suzette was my mother’s signature dessert. She would flambé it tableside in her silver chafing dish whenever we had special company. It was a delicious treat! On this occasion we were having some type of mother/daughter…