Having People Over by Chelsea Fagan — author, CEO, and internet big sister — is the entertaining guide for anyone who's ever wanted to host but didn't know where to start. In a world that can feel disconnected and transactional, this book makes the case that welcoming people into your home is one of the most generous things you can do.
Practical, warm, and refreshingly budget-conscious, Having People Over walks you through every element of great hosting: designing a space that's always guest-ready, planning menus that don't chain you to the kitchen, and building the kind of grown-up community that most of us have stopped believing is possible.
Inside, you'll find:
How to curate a space optimized for entertaining — so an impromptu drop-by never sends you into a tailspin
A brief history of the cocktail hour (and its imagined future), with recipes both with and without spirits
A complete dinner party playbook: guest lists, table settings, menus, mood boards, and how to actually enjoy the night yourself
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