About

Southern hospitality. Tradition with a twist. A bit of humor.

That’s what you’ll find here with me, Mary Hollis Huddleston.

Get to know mary

I’m a Southern woman who loves entertaining at home.

You don’t have to make it all to make it happen.

 I’m a southern woman who loves entertaining at home. Inspired by my grandmother from an early age, hosting became my love language which is something that she and I shared. But while she did everything herself, I’m a firm believer in a more modern approach. I don’t have time to cook from scratch or manage every element, and with all the resources available today, we don’t have to make it all to make it happen. Leaning on years of experience as both an event planner and owner of a party rental business, I’m an expert at embracing the art of delegating to host all sorts of parties without sacrificing my sanity. From holiday dinners to baby showers, I have entertaining down to a science and want to share that knowledge with you.

 Consider my website your ultimate entertaining resource. I break down everything: the best party playlists, how to set up the bar, vendors for the best prepared foods, event prep timelines, and much more. My goal is to give you the fundamentals, so you feel empowered to create unique, beautiful parties that reflect your own personality and creative outlook. In other words, I’ll help you bake the cake, and you can decorate it however you like.  

 Thank you for stopping by, and as always, happy hosting!

“Southern charm without lifting an arm”

is our motto, friends.

Now let’s celebrate…