tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post8173701900327542749..comments2024-02-13T05:20:46.558-05:00Comments on A CUP OF JO: Entertaining tip #1: How to help your guests relaxJoanna Goddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109285188206811042noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-25392674365107406722011-11-22T13:41:13.383-05:002011-11-22T13:41:13.383-05:00That's nice to know Jehane, same also in the P...That's nice to know Jehane, same also in the Philippines during my stay there.apartments for rent new haven cthttp://www.pikeintl.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-77463570749465413512011-11-18T14:29:01.775-05:002011-11-18T14:29:01.775-05:00I love the idea of cashmere slippers. basically no...I love the idea of cashmere slippers. basically nobody gets into our house in shoes. we dont really go in for formal dinner parties. when we have friends round we all wear slippers. my husband likes to wear leather slippers, i wear soft sheepskin slippers. here in england i have found that almost everyone takes off their shoes at the door and generally wear slippers around their own home and when visiting at the very least they take off their shoes, but normally have a their own slippers to change into when they arrive. dont forget its wet and cold here for most of the year.geraldinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-11889393193362266292011-11-11T17:02:59.040-05:002011-11-11T17:02:59.040-05:00Haha, he IS cute and he DOES look relaxed. I'...Haha, he IS cute and he DOES look relaxed. I'd relax if Jake Gyllenhaal were at a dinner party...<br /><br />Maria xx<br /><a href="http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com</a>Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399447884850622679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-14505946676697193702011-11-10T02:28:55.412-05:002011-11-10T02:28:55.412-05:00nice tips you got there.. :)nice tips you got there.. :)Tinkhttp://kmcmaggroup.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-86438724019443424682011-11-09T17:47:43.799-05:002011-11-09T17:47:43.799-05:00I love Ina, and she has great tips on her shows an...I love Ina, and she has great tips on her shows and books. I've never done the slippers thing, but I've routinely worn flip flops, which pretty much count as slippers for me. Actually my favorite Ina tip, that I use religiously, is to plan the party day backwards - meaning from the time the guests arrive at x..., plan backwards (in writing) what you need to get done that day - so that you'll know exactly when to put what in the oven at a certain time, etc. It sounds a little obsessive, but once I started doing that, I was instantly able to relax, and things looked effortless. I keep my prep list stashed discreetly in the kitchen and consult it from time to time.<br /><br />Also like the louder music tip .... and a glass of wine before everyone else arrives.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856708363761638585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-10999802898778144302011-11-09T15:12:08.521-05:002011-11-09T15:12:08.521-05:00Definitely would not wear slippers at a party I wa...Definitely would not wear slippers at a party I was hosting! And Jake looks great!Victoria | Hibiscus Bloemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937937184875769756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-74685177454509962692011-11-09T15:07:45.058-05:002011-11-09T15:07:45.058-05:00in the spirit of cute hollywood actors, Joanna, I ...in the spirit of cute hollywood actors, Joanna, I thought you might enjoy this site. Who's cuter? Ryan Gosling or a puppy? http://ryangoslingvspuppy.tumblr.com/paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10403093985049013289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-53965326074398573242011-11-09T12:02:16.265-05:002011-11-09T12:02:16.265-05:00Actually, I've read this too! I tried this las...Actually, I've read this too! I tried this last year and Christmas with my family, and I feel like it helped a lot. My family has a little bit of a stick in the mud issue, and helping them all to calm down made the whole day a LOT more bearable.Brittanihttp://cyanidelollipopdesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-82644568861336938102011-11-09T11:31:59.430-05:002011-11-09T11:31:59.430-05:00i live in canada where it's actually more comm...i live in canada where it's actually more common to take your shoes off when inside the house than not! comfort all the time, and clean floors!Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-69481124438097306922011-11-09T11:04:26.459-05:002011-11-09T11:04:26.459-05:00love the slipper idea and Jake:)love the slipper idea and Jake:)Sarahhttp://www.pinkrickshaw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-43802839787419668452011-11-09T10:06:09.970-05:002011-11-09T10:06:09.970-05:00ooh i love that they do it in france! even better:...ooh i love that they do it in france! even better:) and auste, i LOVE that you were barefoot at your wedding!!Joanna Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109285188206811042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-50066392493898563122011-11-09T08:02:49.221-05:002011-11-09T08:02:49.221-05:00I'm a slipper-clad entertainer, as well... exc...I'm a slipper-clad entertainer, as well... except in the summer when I'm barefoot. All my loved ones know this about me, so no one was surprised when I showed up barefoot to my own wedding :)austehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609019103927394835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-63135453261595416642011-11-09T06:35:30.716-05:002011-11-09T06:35:30.716-05:00In Paris, when you're invited to someone's...In Paris, when you're invited to someone's home for an apéritif, you'd better believe the host is in slippers -- or at least a pair of house shoes that act as slippers.VLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147179372039120625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-38592333639227145732011-11-09T06:27:03.313-05:002011-11-09T06:27:03.313-05:00that's a great tip! i always feel relaxed at a...that's a great tip! i always feel relaxed at a get-together when i can help out, like hand out beverages or help serve. i dont know why but i feel more uncomfortable watching the host do everything...<br /><br />Miyan<br /><br />www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.comMiyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455905476556522397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-88775994592167110322011-11-09T04:39:35.803-05:002011-11-09T04:39:35.803-05:00I always have bear feet and that I am sure sets th...I always have bear feet and that I am sure sets the tone! : )Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466748237107915079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-82142847126467620172011-11-09T04:34:16.240-05:002011-11-09T04:34:16.240-05:00mmmm Jake! mmmm Eames! hehehe I dont know what I l...mmmm Jake! mmmm Eames! hehehe I dont know what I love more, hehehe.<br />Stu<br />http://whatwilsonwants.blogspot.com/WHATWILSONWANTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408260080959455463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-84377215475404372422011-11-09T03:29:29.314-05:002011-11-09T03:29:29.314-05:00I am always wearing slippers when I am at home, bo...I am always wearing slippers when I am at home, both in every day life and during parties. Here in Latvia it is not really considered normal to wear shoes at home, when I am a guest at someone's home the first thing I do is take of my shoes and either go barefoot or the hosts give me some slippers.Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13961308672430016730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-29689740236366106062011-11-09T03:16:07.819-05:002011-11-09T03:16:07.819-05:00I went barefoot at the last party I hosted so most...I went barefoot at the last party I hosted so most definately!<br /><br /><a href="http://brightgreenlaces.com" rel="nofollow">Bright Green Laces</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-79711582532030254692011-11-09T00:15:01.887-05:002011-11-09T00:15:01.887-05:00I'm usually barefoot at home. But we have a no...I'm usually barefoot at home. But we have a no-shoe house (and people coming over know that). I'll give people fuzzy socks or slippers if they want them :). I'd never thought of it making people more relaxed, but then people always do seem pretty relaxed in my house :). I also think that BEING relaxed helps other people relax!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903398489768100311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-29190943729616234782011-11-08T22:59:54.320-05:002011-11-08T22:59:54.320-05:00Ina is wonderful. I love how she doesn't mind ...Ina is wonderful. I love how she doesn't mind showing a messy bowl or some little mistake she has made. I would do the slipper trick. I've forgotten to change into my nice shoes and worn my cheap, blue, foam flip flops all night because I got so busy with preparations for the party. Heck, we call my Mom's slippers her "dress shoes" because every holiday she forgets to change them before dinner is on the table.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-29259005758800665192011-11-08T22:42:07.634-05:002011-11-08T22:42:07.634-05:00it's my pet peeve when hostesses start cleanin...it's my pet peeve when hostesses start cleaning all the dishes while we are still over, and wanting to spend time with them. i would leave dishes to the enxt morning, if it meant i could spend meaningful and conncted time with my friends!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-24988658637432415242011-11-08T21:47:10.323-05:002011-11-08T21:47:10.323-05:00What?!? I am Ina obsessed and I had NO idea she do...What?!? I am Ina obsessed and I had NO idea she does this! I have guests coming for dinner Friday night, I'm totally wearing slippers.Clarahttp://www.channelingcontessa.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-57171043046262833242011-11-08T21:27:50.106-05:002011-11-08T21:27:50.106-05:00OoO wouldn't be hard to talk me into that!OoO wouldn't be hard to talk me into that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-21583066957706170732011-11-08T20:17:59.889-05:002011-11-08T20:17:59.889-05:00Like does she give ALL her guests cashmere slipper...Like does she give ALL her guests cashmere slippers?Ess & Jae V2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/07880483625817576740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-78232065269307937732011-11-08T17:53:28.846-05:002011-11-08T17:53:28.846-05:00WELL, SHE REALLY ISNT BAREFOOT THEN is she? lol
...WELL, SHE REALLY ISNT BAREFOOT THEN is she? lol <br /><br />love your blog btw! <br /><br />http://chic-modern-mommy.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358839089810897998noreply@blogger.com