Party Hosting How To’s

Spooky Season is upon us! The time has come to unleash the skeleton memes and decorate your lawn! But once the porch is stunning and your eyes are burning, what’s left to do? Well, throw a Murder Mystery Party, of course! __________ Take Me To The Halloween Mysteries, [...]

It seems we have done everything we can concerning serving food in interesting ways at parties. But today, we bring you a party hosting tip we guarantee you've never heard of. Glowing. Food. Blacklight, or ultraviolet (UV) light, has the unique ability to make certain substances fluoresce, meaning they glow [...]

Summer is coming to an end (sob) but there’s still time left to create one more memory with your people, and bring your friends and family together for a party no one will ever forget! At SHOT, we are all about creating memories that people will look back with a [...]

Are you ready to take your party hosting skills to the next level with a SIMPLE party hosting hack? This is one of my favourite ways to up the WOW factor at any party or event, and it’s so simple and easy, it won’t add much to your already-heaving [...]

Nothing says “Unforgettable Party” like your party’s very own signature drink. It’s something that people will remember for years, and creating it is actually much simpler than you might think! Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your own signature cocktail for your summer party! 1. Start [...]

Oh hey there, people-pleasing host! Here's a hack to set a party date, lock in your favourite guests every time and save your sanity! While we, as hosts, want the maximum number of people on our dream guest list to be able to come to our parties, I often [...]

Summer is coming to an end (sob) but there’s still time left to create one more memory with your people, and bring your friends and family together for a party no one will ever forget! At SHOT, we are all about creating memories that people will look back with a [...]

Today on The Art of Party Hosting Blog, Leigh’s sharing a particularly horrible pool party experience, in the spirit of exploring the DON’Ts of party hosting as much as we explore the DOs! The hosts insisted I stay, and what happened next would throw me, someone who can talk to [...]

Throw the party of a lifetime with a Kentucky Derby-themed soirée! Whether you’re an avid horse racing fan, mystery lover or just looking to throw something unique, this guide will help you plan and host a derby day shindig that your guests won’t soon forget. From choosing the right [...]