The Suzy Homemaker Chronicles

P-A-R-T-A-Y!! Our spooky soiree was a success. We ate, drank, laughed, and I pretended to clean house all night. No really....... I only play a good housewife for Halloween soooooo does anyone  want to come help me come clean up the after-party mess?

Anyone? Bueller?.... Bueller?..... Bueller?....

 

As some of you know I've been working on the details of this party for a few weeks now.

I had a fun time challenging myself to use mostly items I already had or goodies that I picked up from the Dollar Store or dollar bin sections at alot of my favorite stores.

 

Now for a little photo confetti explosion.

 

 

 

 

  I set up a little photoshoot area by taping up some wrapping paper on the wall that was left over from the back drop of my dessert table.

The pattern just POPS in all our pictures perfectly.

And apparently being a clutz with the glass in picture frames paid off because we were able to use this frame as a fun prop.

 

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Good Housekeeping: Tips on How to be an Old School Hostess

I recently came across this 1953 Good Housekeeping Article called “New Years Resolutions of a Good Hostess”. I really got a kick out of some these retro tips. My-oh-my, how the times have changed! Here are a few of my favorites:

1953 Edition of Good Housekeeping

“New Years Resolution of a Good Hostess”

{Image via Creme de la Mode}

1.I'll look my prettiest when the doorbell rings by stopping
to change an hour before guest arrive and doing last minute
chores in a perky apron; suitable for greeting the earliest
guests if necessary.


2.I'll designate a place for my guests to put their wraps, even if
its on the bed in my bedroom. (In rainy weather I will cover
the bed with a clear plastic table cloth.)

3.I'll use imagination in my place settings and be daring when mixing
china and place mats.

4.I'll consider serving coffee in the living room.


5.I wont apologize for the food I serve or the way my house looks.


6.I'll never ever stuff my guests or ask them more than once if they'd like seconds.


7.I'll consider the dishwashing situation and decide whether: a) to use paper plates-
(there are wonderful plastic coated ones) and/or place mats; b) to have someone
come in and help me; c) to rinse and stack between courses and then wash the
next morning; d) to do a quick but complete wash between courses; e) to have my
guests help after dinner; or f) to have the ladies join me in the kitchen for a second
cup of coffee while I wash dishes and let them drain (or complete the drying and
putting away process)


8.I'll have plenty of ashtrays and plenty of coasters on hand, I'll even have a cloth
in a handy drawer in the living room in case a guest spills something. (once the
spillage is wiped up, we'll both forget it)


9.I will remember that others smoke even if I do not and make sure to have extra
cigarettes on hand.


10.When I do the inviting, I'll let my guests know how long the party is intended to
last. Once they start for the door, I'll let them continue leaving.


11.I'll have a wonderful time at my own party.

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