Happy Hostess Podcast

Dear Mom, How Do I Host? Blending Traditions with Modern Hospitality


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Episode 111: Dear Mom, How Do I Host? Blending Traditions with Modern Hospitality


Have you ever wished you could text your mom for a little hosting advice? That’s exactly what inspired today’s guest, Kristy McCormally, to start “Dear Mom, How Do I Host?”

When Kristy’s daughter asked, “Do I really need place cards?” she wasn’t just asking about table settings—she was asking how to make people feel seen, welcomed, and at ease. Kristy has been living that question for more than thirty years, hosting in all kinds of spaces from Florida to her current home, a 115-year-old historic house in Suffolk, Virginia.

In this episode, Kristy shares:

  • The story behind Dear Mom, How Do I Host?

  • How to revive gracious traditions in a relaxed, modern way

  • The small details—like place cards—that tell guests, “you matter”

  • Why hospitality is more about presence than perfection

  • If you’ve ever felt intimidated by hosting or wondered which details really make a difference, this conversation will encourage and inspire you to open your home with confidence and joy.

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

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    Connect with Kristy McCormally:

    • Follow Kristy on Instagram & Facebook: @thetruitthouse
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      • Learn more at: www.truitthouseliving.com

      • Let’s Connect:

        • Instagram: @happyhostesscollective


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