I’m sure that we have all gotten the bright idea to have people over. Then you look around and realize that you have a lot of stuff to get in order before anyone can step foot in the door. If you’re like me and don’t even know where to start, then follow these rules for getting your home party ready.
Clean Your Shit Up
Uuuuuum obviously. Right?!? Don’t get too carried away though. I’m pretty sure you don’t need to do every load of laundry. I’m saying vacuum, dust, wash your floors and make sure that there isn’t a pile of dirty ass dishes in the sink. Pick up and put away any clutter that you have laying around. If you’re going to be visiting outside as well, then have your lawn and yard looking tidy as well. Cut the grass. Take your garbage out. And this my friends, is why I never have people over. Except for the ones that don’t care if my grass is long, anyway. Lol.
Hide Your Shame
It’s a little known fact that if someone is around your stuff, they are probably going to snoop a bit. Don’t get me wrong, when it comes to my friends I couldn’t care less if they raided my underwear drawer. They know me and wouldn’t be surprised to find a sequined thong. However, if you’re having more people over than just close personal friends, then hide that Xanax. Put your tampon boxes out of plain sight if they are sitting on the shelf. I’m not saying that you should hide the fact that you have your period, but does the person you’ve had coffee with once have to know that you’re in the super plus stage of it? Anything you wouldn’t feel comfortable talking about with a stranger should be hidden away.
Beautify Your Bathroom
The bathroom is a place where every one of your guests is going to be at least once. Take out those fancy towels and soaps that you refuse to let anyone touch. Now is the time. Open a fresh soap and place fresh hand towels out in the open. Also make sure that your sink and toilet are clean and that the toilet paper is stocked. Keep air fresher out in the open so guests can use it and light a few candles in the bathroom before guests get there.
Lighting
Usually in a party atmosphere, dim is always good. It makes people feel more at ease and can get everyone more comfortable. Comfortable people are more willing to start conversations so that everyone isn’t sitting around in silence. Instead of overhead lighting, turn on your lamps. If your lights are on dimmers, turn them down a bit. Also light some candles and place them in the rooms that people will be in. The key is to create a warm and homey atmosphere.
Grab Some Flowers
The day of your get together, grab some flowers for your home. You don’t need to throw them in every room. Maybe just a nice bouquet for your main table or for the entrance. Not only do they look nice, but the scent is beautiful. Plus it’s also a great way for people to start a conversation with you. So check out what’s in season. When you’re looking, keep in the back of your mind the vases you have so that they don’t stick out like a sore ass.
Where’s The Bar
I like being places where there is a bar set up. Mainly because then you know that the host isn’t going to be bothered every five minutes asking people if they need a drink. Put your alcoholic beverages, mixes, ice, garnishes and glasses all out so that people can help themselves. If you really want to go the extra mile, make a little menu of three or four special drinks that they can feel free to try to make themselves. If people are bringing their own drinks, then have a place for them to put what they’ve brought that’s out of the way so that there isn’t a bunch of clutter and so that they can access it easily.
Food
If you’re having people over later on in the night, then you should have some things put out that people can munch on. Nothing too big like a turkey leg or everyone will fall asleep after their first drink. Think cheese, crackers, dip ect. Place around the house where you know that everyone will be mingling, or else everyone will be standing around one table.
Music
You should have some music playing in the background of everyone’s conversation, not too loud because you don’t want people having to yell to be heard over top of it. I’m not going to tell you what you should play because that’s really not up to me, but you can easily make a song list that’s mixed full of every type of music so that there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Now remember, these ideas are for if your having more pethan your close circle over. When my friends come over they are comfortable with throwing their beer on the table and walking to my fridge and making a sandwich. Plus I’m not lighting candles or putting out flowers. Your welcome friends! I’m talking about a get together where you don’t know people that well. Maybe welcoming new neighbors or getting to know some other parents from your children’s school. Either way, I’m home on most of the weekends and I like spinach dip…..just putting it out there. You know, in case you have a party spot that needs to be filled.
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