I am so excited to be a part of the “Loveliest Looks of Summer Tour” a chance for you to view a select group of Summer Home Tours designed by some incredibly talented bloggers. Welcome to Fashionable Hostess, a blog dedicated to those who love to entertain and throw parties in their home. My name is Amanda and I am...
Star Spangled Cheese Platter You guys know I love a good cheese platter, so I had to whip up something extra special for the 4th of July. Red, white, and blue with the most ADORABLE STARS to boot!! These stainless steel star shaped cookie cutters are a game changer and I highly recommend you buy them (they come in a...
Set the Table for 4th of July I am thrilled to share the tablescape I created for this year’s 4th of July celebration. The perfect mix of red, white, and blues displayed in an elegant way, all the while keeping kid-friendly / outdoor-friendly by using all acrylic and melamine pieces (although they are so pretty you could never tell!!). Paired...
Summer Time Fruit & Cheese Board I whipped up this cheese board at a recent event and it SUCH A HIT on my instagram that I wanted to share all the details on the blog!! Find below a grocery list of everything I used to assemble the board and some helpful tips so you can re-create at home. I will...
Merry Maids Cleaning Service As you know I recently hosted my Kentucky Derby Party in my home. Hosting a party is no easy feat and hosting one for 50+ is an even bigger to-do so let’s just say I had my hands full. I knew I wanted my home to look its best but honestly with all of the prepping...
I am so excited to share this beautiful Bridal Shower Buffet I styled in collaboration with Ketel One Botanical. From floral ice cubes to a signature cocktail to the sweetest decorations, I created a celebration I knew my bride would love and cherish. Here are my tips for creating this beautiful setup… Floral Ice Cubes Dress up your bar with...
Elegant Summer Dinner Party I know Summer is all about BBQs and casual dining, and trust me I host my fair share of those!! But what about something a little more elegant… say a birthday… or a celebration… something worthy of getting out the linens and sitting in the dining room. Because I wanted to mix the two themes –...
Ginger Jar Shopping List I invested in a few Ginger Jars this Spring so I could add a few pops of blue around the house. But after realizing I could also repurpose them as vases, I quickly became obsessed and have been scouring the internet for deals so I can add to my collection. I mean – how pretty are...
The Memorial Day sales this year are SO good I may need to cancel all my plans and spend the weekend shopping!! Haha but seriously, I had to share that CaitlinWilson.com is offering 10% off with code Memorial10 because I LOVE her pillows and have been eyeing her wallpaper! Shop my picks in blue hues below!!
Shop: Summer Pillow Update One of my quick favorite updates for a room is a pillow swap and with Serena & Lily’s Memorial Day sale going on (now through the 28th!), I am taking advantage and updating my family room couch pillows. Shop the sale with a 20% discount by using the code SUMMERPREP. One of the most common questions...
