Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Confessions of a Hostess


I'll let you eavesdrop on the conversations that I have with myself. 


 When I first plan a party:
"Oh, this is going to be such fun!!"


When I send out my invitations:
"Oh, this is going to be such fun!!"


The few days before the party:
"What was I thinking?! How am I going to get everything done? I need to clean! And my family still wants dinner every night and there's laundry to do. And I have to take Bekah to PE and choir and get ready for our Keepers at Home club. How am I going to get everything done?!"


The day of the party:
"Oh, this is going to be such fun!!"


At the party: 
"Oh my goodness, this is fun!!"




Because hosting is always worth it!

16 comments:

  1. ellen bOctober 4, 2016 at 12:25 PM

    Love this post! I've got to get the house cleaned for our first small group meeting on Thursday night. Love that table spread...

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  2. GingerOctober 4, 2016 at 12:37 PM

    you are my inspiration for hosting. now that i am blogging, i think of things i want to expressing and hosting is one. i have it half drafted in my mind and you are part of it as my reason to host. you may do it nicer than me (everytime) but i have learned from you it doesn't have to be perfect and your house can be small but it's ok- host anyways.

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  3. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenOctober 4, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    I agree with your thoughts about entertaining, Cheryl. The ups and downs and then the fun in the end. So worth it! Your table looks divine. I'm sure your guests loved all of your efforts. ♥

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  4. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogOctober 4, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    YES!!!!

    I have the same conversations! I'm starting to have them with myself over the wedding reception I'm doing!

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  5. podsoOctober 4, 2016 at 5:45 PM

    Great conversation. And it always works out right, We know the house and food does not have to be perfect. It's that you are sharing with others in your home and they feel special to be invited. And your parties always look way above average!

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  6. DebbieOctober 4, 2016 at 6:21 PM

    Is this true or what? lol Have some of those very same conversations. Your gatherings always LOOK soo wonderful, and imagine they are too. Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  7. VeeOctober 4, 2016 at 8:22 PM

    You are very good at giving yourself a pep talk. I am glad because we all get to enjoy your gatherings. Your tables always look so inviting. (You would not believe the pep talk I'd have to give myself.)

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  8. Sharon D.October 4, 2016 at 8:24 PM

    Don't let me interrupt your conversation with yourself. . . but I always love hearing about your get-togethers and seeing the photos. I am always curious as to the complete menu you serve.. I have said I like to have company so my house gets a good cleaning! Blessings, Sharon D.

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  9. Cranberry MorningOctober 4, 2016 at 8:29 PM

    Haha I love this!! I wonder how many of us go through that same routine every time we entertain. 😃😃

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  10. Kate at Wonderful Life FarmOctober 4, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    Funny, but I have that exact same conversation with myself when we plan a vacation too!

    Sometimes, with a party, I escape for a minute and go outside and look back at our home, with the light streaming from each window and the happy faces of our friends chatting in every room, and think, "Ahhh, yes. Worth it! So worth it!"

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  11. Cheryl @ TFDOctober 4, 2016 at 10:50 PM

    I have had similar conversations with myself. :) Your table of food looks so inviting, and I'm sure your guests were thinking the very same thing...so fun!

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  12. RosellaOctober 6, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    Love this! You give yourself some great pep talks - I'm afraid that mine aren't always too good when the day is upon me. I certainly understand the "what was I thinking" muse! Don't know why I always get so stressed because it always turns out to be so much fun indeed.

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  13. SherryOctober 6, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    nodding my head in agreement!
    currently i'm in the "oh such fun" stage in planning
    an annual vintage trailer gathering. a week before
    the event i'll have a meltdown but once that's done
    it's back to smooth. haha

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  14. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comOctober 6, 2016 at 11:44 PM

    Cheryl, you really nailed it! I'll start something when I'm feeling energetic, then when the energy goes I start with the "What was I thinking?!" :D Then it all works out!

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  15. Debby RayOctober 7, 2016 at 10:35 PM

    Well Cheryl, you DO seem to be the hostess with the mostest! Your tableful of yummy things look amazing! It is always a joy being "invited" into your home for a party :)

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  16. Karen AndreolaOctober 9, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    Your conversation makes me smile. I can relate to the progression of bright thought - influenced afterwards by fatigue or the unexpected - even with planning and lists - and then the happy day.

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