The art of entertaining: How to host a housewarming in style

The art of entertaining: How to host a housewarming in style

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You never know where the night is going to take you. High-flying Toronto businesswoman Lainie was in Washington, D.C., where she met Scott, a local restaurateur, at a bar. They hit it off immediately, both soon realizing they’d found the one. A year later, Scott moved to Toronto and into Lainie’s Little Italy townhouse. They became engaged. Then, Lainie stumbled across their dream home: For Sale.

The sleek, open-concept, 2,100-square-foot house in the super-cool Dundas and Ossington neighbourhood suited the pair perfectly, along with the sun-soaked rooms and Wolf range for Cordon Bleu–trained Scott. Despite two competing bids, they landed their dream home this past March, and were married in June.

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In partnership with Stella Artois, Lainie and Scott hosted a housewarming party in September to celebrate their new home. Family and close friends were greeted with a red carpet, a jazz trio, a harvest table laden with charcuterie and Stella Artois on tap. As the night wound down, guests were presented with a personally engraved Stella Artois chalice as a celebration of a great evening and a reminder to host beautifully with Stella Artois at their next event.

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Lainie and Scott entertained in style with these simple tips on hosting beautifully from Stella Artois.

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No. 1

Get ready ahead of time, putting drinks on ice, arranging the furniture and ensuring you’re ready to ease into the evening once guests arrive.

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No. 2

Create ambience by setting out playful dishes, lowering the lights for the perfect evening glow and curating an endless playlist. Transform your space to transport your guests.

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No. 3

Blend flavours and friends. Introduce new combinations and see what enticing new fusions you get.

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No. 4

Set out your Stella Artois chalices. Make sure to have cold Stella Artois in the fridge and ready on ice.

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