Practicing Hospitality
"Having people in your home is a blessing and a privilege.”
Whether you’re well-seasoned when it comes to hosting or you dream of throwing the perfect party and something always holds you back, Rosemary Horwood is here to help ignite your hospitality mojo—without burning down the house!
In Practicing Hospitality: The Art and Science of Hosting in Your Home, Rosemary dishes up the perfect mix of practical how-tos, shortcuts, and sanity-saving tips, including:
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How to set a table
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How to choose a menu (and accommodate dietary restrictions)
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How to create a comfortable atmosphere that nurtures connection
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How to prep and clean up efficiently
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How to graciously welcome guests and gracefully wrap up
Peppered with delicious recipes, applause-worthy success stories, and hilariously relatable failures, Practicing Hospitality underscores Rosemary’s mantra that “hosting does not require you to be perfect. It requires you to be present,” and inspires readers to open their hearts and homes and host!
Testify
"After a long and lonely pandemic, Rosemary Horwood reminds readers that hospitality is
the key to human connection and fun."
"Practicing Hospitality will inspire a whole new generation to open their homes and give
the gift of hospitality to friends and family."
"Hosting has become a lost art. Rosemary Horwood’s book, Practicing Hospitality, is sure to inspire readers to reclaim the art of entertaining in their homes."
"The photography is gorgeous. The recipes are divine. The articles are comical. What an
epic book!"
Rosemary as a Host
I realized, looking back, my natural knack for hosting at age 10 when I invited friends over for afternoon tea. My desire to create the most memorable experiences — and to honour others — has led me to host thousands of people in spaces ranging from homes to European villas to corporate offices.
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This lifelong passion and journey have manifested in my book, Practicing Hospitality,
that shares the art and science of hosting at home — and is a must-have for anyone wishing to master how to invite and celebrate people in their space, with confidence and grace.