Comments on: 6 TIPS for No-Pressure Entertaining

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 03:33:28 +0000

In reply to Clare. I love that, Clare. "They always make me want to throw a party!" Thank you for your comment and sharing your story! That's why I love to write RE! :)

By: Clare

Clare — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:37:35 +0000

When I read this post, I called my brother and invited them to dinner. (I told my husband it was payment for doing our taxes! Which it was.) My sister-in-law ended up not coming due to a work deadline but we had the nicest time. I didn’t freak out about cleaning and perfection. I just made sure the bathrooms were clean! I love your posts – so encouraging. They always make me want to throw a party!

By: Andrea Worley

Andrea Worley — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:57:16 +0000

I love this.

Focus on the people, it’s so true. Isn’t that what it’s all about?!

By: Shaina

Shaina — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:08 +0000

Such wonderful tips, Sandy! Now I need to actually put them to use.

By: SeattleDee

SeattleDee — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 02:55:54 +0000

It’s hard to avoid going into “Martha Mode” when I have a long timeline, so impromptu entertaining is much more relaxed. This works when we’re living on the boat but is more challenging in the city. Maybe having more tableware and “stuff” available ashore, plus ready shopping access, isn’t such a big help after all.

By: Debi B

Debi B — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:50:55 +0000

In reply to Sandy Coughlin. Sounds great Sandy!! Thank you:)

By: Jenny Flake

Jenny Flake — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 01:22:54 +0000

Sandy I need to come for a visit for some one on one entertaining training! You are so good at it and make it look so beautifully easy! xo

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:48:36 +0000

In reply to Diane. Great idea, Diane. I wrote a post last year (I think) for Valentine's Day where I turned my coffee table into a table for 2. I bet you have some creative ideas (like the ottoman with a big tray) brewing ... ? Fun! I love cozy get-togethers.

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:47:07 +0000

In reply to Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas. Thank you, Joanne! Hopefully some day we can have a dinner together here in my home!

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:46:37 +0000

In reply to Denise. Hi, Denise. Thank you! I actually timed myself setting the table (hee-hee) because I knew I was writing about this. The secret to setting a table it to gather what you have, put it down (which you can do in about 2 minutes), then walk away and not question if it's perfect or nice enough, or what will others think? Be confident in the table, and move on. That is exactly what I did ... and in the process created a warm, relaxed table setting and environment. YAY!