How to Host the Perfect Dinner Party | Entertaining and Hosting Tips | Tablescape Ideas

Do you feel more prepared for your upcoming dinner party? I hope this video helps you feel more confident in putting on the perfect dinner party!
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[@tanyawhisenant4062]

My daughter when she was two once said she liked something she did 'lasterday night'. She is in her 40's now and we still refer to last evening as lasterday night. Also I love your videos especially when you are sitting in front of the longhorn pic...and the horns seem to be coming off your head. I always laugh at how cute it looks! Only you can pull off horns honey and look beautiful! Thanks for the dinner party advice...it was all spot on!

[@aimesimkin5022]

Haha! In Spanish there's actually a word for that - "anoche", which is like "ayer" (yesterday) + "noche" (night).

[@RicardoLuna]

Just be careful if you have any mexican guests. It's not great in this culture.

[@baladi0822]

Your table setting for both buffet and formal were so beautiful, I'd love a more in depth video of how you put together your tablescapes 💚👌

[@rachelmcclain5367]

Now all I need is friends who want to attend and host their own formal dinner parties

[@tylervideos8081]

I bet your friends would want to attend if you planned one! People love being invited to things, it makes them feel accepted and wanted.

[@crystalf5138]

You are going to have a blast planning children's birthday parties when the time comes! Great video! Enjoy your day!

[@aliciaunaryan4751]

Absolutely love this video and amazing advice Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@himanipirta1995]

1. Consider the Guest List. 2. Entertainment according to the type of guests you are inviting. Conversation, indoor games, board, movie, makeover etc. It is not only about dinner but the whole evening. 3. Decide Menu. Ask if they have any allergies. 4. Layout. Chic , fun , rock you decide. 5. Ambiance. Candle, flowers, light, temperature. Playlist. 6. Seating arrangement. Casual, floor seating. 7. Plate setting. Make some difference with name cards, beautifully plate setting, chicy brand for disposibles.

[@4444ellie]

Pintrest-y may not be a real word but its definitely in use! I'm a Pintrest-oholic! 😝

[@sharrah.stevens]

Same!! Thanks for watching love!

[@AdmayaApparel]

Pinterest is my interior designer

[@StyleMySweets]

The eucalyptus with the white and gold tables cape is beautiful! Great tips....I really need to work on getting music playlists together....I often resort to a dinner party music station on pandora lol 🙈

[@silvershandiin]

Cool ideas! I love this video. I am looking forward to hosting a dinner party tomorrow. I think I’m ready!!! Wish me luck, y’all!

[@melissalangwell884]

Always learning new things from you. I’m a long time follower of your mom and you ❤️

[@ADAstrong]

Fun video! Can you do a "How to host a holiday open house." 💟

[@naomi01423]

💕loved this thanks

[@elissafontes8836]

I always liked the term “pin-spired” 📌

[@biancas.6283]

Thanks, now I'm in the mood for party! :)) have a great time in Italy!

[@hannafrancis9304]

So cool 💕

[@monicareynolds1995]

loved this!

[@annalisag1745]

love it !! great ideas

[@marymarks7046]

Your mom taught you well. TFS Sharrah.

[@harmony1910]

I love your work. Great content!!

[@Amal-kj9rb]

You are so gorgeous and talented 🤩👍🏼

[@7sevendaysara]

always useful tips. woow your table layouts are great!!!!!!!!!!

[@purespirit9]

Sounds great. 😉👍💟

[@MissyLishaa]

Loved this video! Can you do one about how to build a tablescape? I need new ideas!

[@Annodx3]

yess

[@alixnorman7389]

Yes. Autumn tablescape. Without wretched pumpkins everywhere; not everyone has access to piles of pumpkins...

[@tara_nguyen]

@@alixnorman7389 use pine cones and fruits

[@MorenitaBonita19]

Agreed!

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[@o0ohlaura]

I just love that you have antlers the whole time haha ♥️🥰

[@donna8212]

Great tips Sharrah! You’re adorable 😉!!!!!

[@ashleyhw4388]

HomeGoods has really nice designer paper plates also.

[@loreneaustin5304]

Great topic!

[@obrienfam]

Thank you for this video!

[@laurae2489]

Great suggestions!

[@sharrah.stevens]

Thank you for watching! I hope these tips help you out for your next dinner party!

[@cristinacooper1115]

Great ideas! I love the blush pillow, where from?

[@rjwn50416]

So helpful!!

[@greenlimabean]

Left right center is fun, with quarters

[@AdmayaApparel]

Could you do a video on the serving wear that you use for a dinner party?

[@GabrielaCayli]

Where is your dinning table set from? I am in love with it :)

[@wizkidsvideos]

Loved this video. Let me know if you ever get tired of your black and white longhorn print. I’d loved to buy it from you.

[@nuraisyah7986]

I luv that blush rug look cushion !!! May I ask where you purchased it from?

[@victoriacastillo9023]

Love the video. Where is the marble serving board from? I love that it has feet.

[@vaishaligandhi6144]

Hi, I love your couch can you please tell me where did you get it from?

[@huntingforhealthy1516]

Where do you shop? do you have a capsule wardrobe you alwys look so put together and adorable, classic.. and COMFY all at the same time... serious goals

[@kristinamccaw3329]

Love your dining table and chairs!! Where are they from???

[@JuliaCellist]

I absolutely LOVE your coffee table!! Where is it from!?

[@TylerCStevens]

JuliaCellist we made it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqOpp5ykm62YgLM

[@gwendolynmaddox9278]

I love your video! How old were you when you found your love for interior design?

[@sharrah.stevens]

Yay thank you for watching!! My love for interior design started at a pretty young age since I was always around my mom who had such a passion for it, but then I was able to find the different areas I loved and could make it my own!

[@orquidea647]

I need Rebeca in youtube come back my favorite decor

[@alishaphelps6692]

This isn't one word but I always say "ugly eat". When my husband isn't home I ugly eat Taco Bell in my bed with my burrito resting on my chest while I dip it into my nacho cheese dip...you guys get it. haha!

[@laceymaxwell2609]

Monday + Murphy's Law = MurphDay. I usually refer to Monday as "MurphDay" because anything that can go wrong will usually go wrong on Monday. 😂 And Pinteresty is totally a real word!

[@pinkfairykid]

So much easier to just get people in to do it!

[@ashleyemma4954]

Whenever someone says dinner party it reminds me of that episode on the Office 😂😂😂

[@Sandyyyyyyyyyy]

“It wasn’t my fault” 😂😂😂 nice disclaimer

[@meredithantell2287]

Where is your floor cushion from? Ive been looking for something just like it!

[@menalove8053]

I like

[@lindsayshackelford6375]

Where is the best place to find eucalyptus I love seeing it in your designs. I used the word glassables so much as a kid my grandpa named his stained glass business that. Now I use the word with my kids.

[@AM-mz1ft]

You seriously remind me of Emma Roberts!!!!

[@katlegomohlala6603]

Right???

[@CoDivaTheGr8]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️‼️

[@misharialmutairi2833]

Can you please tell me from where can I get the cushion the red-pink one in the first minute

[@SO-pt3nl]

How big are your dinner parties? I usually not up for hosting parties because of the size of our place. its about 700sqft which i think you mention your place is 500sqft but your place looks effortlessly roomy! How do you deal with that on group for about 15- 20 people?

[@corref2082]

Where are your PJs from? Thanks

[@tinarobles_]

Where is your dining table / chairs from.

[@estefydr77]

west elm

[@cl4sh1ngs1lence8]

Anyone else jamming out to the dubstep in the background lol

[@vikkimojica1184]

You're so funny

[@jodijoy8906]

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[@ruthannamarteifio2956]

Good ideas------- And remember to not use scented candles on the dining table----interferes w/ aroma of the tasty food!

[@iamdarlafl]

I can't find the playlist 😕

[@sandorkocso1798]

7:37 me :)))))))))

[@joycebirchfield6079]

My word: some families have knick knacks, others have tchotchkes...in my house, they are known as crap-knacks.

[@gwendolynmaddox9278]

First view

[@haleybrink3018]

Guesstimate is my word, not sure if it's real but it sure doesnt sound like it is haha

[@dianamcmahon51510]

My word? Adulty. I.e. I ran so many errands today, I'm being super adulty.

[@SaroshSohail]

Skip to 1:45

[@penelopegardnerella4600]

u look like Emma Roberts

[@faba8343]

She also said you’re trying to burn the house down with those candles [dangerously placed] next to the books.

[@kL81fy]

Is it ok to put a banner "please leave by 9pm" my family loves coming too late & leaving late.😖😒

[@ashb7487]

KLongares my brothers friends are really guilty of this, my mum put a photo frame up with a sign in it saying 'Due to life, please leave by 11pm and take your trash with you'. I completely recommend doing something similar and aimed more towards your family than the sign we had which was mostly for 18yr old boys.

[@kL81fy]

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[@haydeeromero1702]

I love this comment 😄

[@extremeAdvil]

How many time did she say "you guys" this time

[@jennalynnsalas5250]

When you said “I’m sharrah” 🧐 me realizing it’s not Emma Roberts 😮

[@rosmoljose5443]

I wonder who made up the word thing-a-ma-jing. For you know things you don't know the name of. LOL

[@raiyu1985]

I play this at 1.5x speed 😅😅😅

[@xxxprincethe2nd793]

Your cute

[@marcusbrown8600]

I have loved you channel and I would die if you responded

[@carolineg9012]

I always say “jagalooned up” whenever i mess up badly or jokingly

[@marsheilaweatherford4131]

How do you have white furniture with your dog ?

[@sanukalik3573]

R your marage me

[@ohsobo]

My husband calls me an “exaggerist“ lol

[@Karen-gh8gv]

Great ideas. Unfortunately, the dinner party has gone the way of the dinosaur due to the proliferation of self-imposed dietary restrictions. If you have allergies, I'll accommodate that of course, or if I know you're vegetarian, I'll make sure you have options, but I'm not catering to 12 different diets.

[@robinkoko]

Karen74 Lmfaooooo 😭😂😭😂😭preach

[@AR-lf4df]

I want you to be my date at every dinner party

[@farrahsehgal664]

Where is rebbeca

[@anna-katehowell9852]

"Nowadays, people are allergic to stuff!" No honey, nowadays people who are allergic to stuff survive infancy.

[@mra4789]

Video starts at 1:45

[@faba8343]

My sister said there were too many adjectives for her to digest. Too many.

[@Notoriouslyana]

We don’t wear shoes in our home, is it rude to ask guests to take their shoes off?

[@ashb7487]

I don't think it is, but I would warn them in advance. Because I'm still young, I still manage to get away with mass texting family or house etiquette to friends and family who aren't aware. With my more formal friends and family that might be uncomfortable about something, I call and talk to them in advance to make sure they can feel comfortable.

[@Amada__]

You don’t have AC??

[@sharrah.stevens]

No it is the worst, but it is hopefully cooling down now that it is fall! Thank you for watching girl!

[@tinadarlene4623]

I’m in Florida I would melt like Frosty the snowman without A/C!!!

[@jennyruiz9091]

Hello , where did you get your bench chair ? the grey you use to add more seats to your dining table. I like it alot thanks

[@user-uq3ow1ix4f]

I live in Texas... We could never get away with that. I wish we could that would save so much money!

[@user-uq3ow1ix4f]

Maybe you can do a "how to stay cool with no ac" video?

[@ij6148]

the background music is too loud I barely understand you

[@pattyhoyt2462]

So how many of these dinner party's have you actually had your self?????I'm mean experience is knowledge!!!

[@texadonkey34]

My fish fry is my dinner party. They only show up, because it's great seafood. I decorate the tables and serve lots of cocktails. No one wants to dress up or eat off china. We are tired, busy and on a budget.

[@selenacasper5691]

Who washes all those dishes if you don't have housekeepers?

[@bethbilous4720]

way too much chatter

[@zoyain]

Did I miss a pregnancy update video?

[@margaretc2015]

I think it might just be the flow of the outfit.

[@marlenadesmet4907]

Very inconsiderate and rude question

[@lilianabaranauskaite6795]

She’s not pregnant, she’s been drinking wine at Italy and also they said they don’t want babies yet.

[@HAquitaniaFE]

@@marlenadesmet4907 why? Is it bad to be pregnant?

[@marlenadesmet4907]

@@HAquitaniaFE it's not bad to be pregnant but if a woman is going through fertility issues, that's a question that just kills them. It's just a question you should never ask someone

[@nancy8605]

Put a pizza card? Really for pizza? It should be obvious when it's pizza...

[@mynameisdisappointed4347]

This is impossible to watch.

[@shara8956]

Annoying Af

[@kymboulay3607]

I enjoy your videos but what is really hard for me to watch is to see how much waste you must go through. I am very eco friendly and it hurts my heart to see all the waste (mostly plastic) going on in so many of your videos. :(

[@dianakyanjo]

Seriously you spend 2 whole Minutes whining - please get to the point