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Dispelling the myth that home entertaining has to be complicated, messy or perfect.
Entertaining is an artform and a learned skill. And it’s dying. In our modern world of convenience, we’re accustomed to sending a quick text, ordering delivery, and glossing over the little achievements. Hosting doesn’t have to be hard, we just over think it and have made it that way. It's time to re-write that narrative.
At Ghost Host, we aim to revitalize the human connection that we all so desperately crave. There is no better place to foster that connection than around your table (proverbial or actual), detailed by the people within your space, a shared meal, and felt stories. Ghost Host by Magnolia Bluebird was designed to take the guess-work out of entertaining, to connect you with the purpose of your gathering and the story you want to tell, and to celebrate intention within our communities.
We are here to empower you to do this on your own, help you find your message, decide what is important, remove the obstacles, connect you with partners and purveyors that matter to you and curate your entertaining collection for keeps.
ABOUT DANIELLE
We specialize in curating permanent entertaining collections — think layered, timeless tabletop pieces, bespoke barware, and styled hosting essentials that live within the home year-round. More than that, we help you define and understand the art of entertaining — guiding you with modern etiquette, hosting confidence, and hands- on styling education.
Celebrating Everyday
THE 'Ghost' STORY
(my why)
As the owner of Magnolia Bluebird, and a previous tenure with one of DC's premier caterers, I've been entrenched in the evolution of entertaining for over 20 years. During the pandemic it was apparent that gathering is a gift and entertaining is a skillset that simply requires a little know-how, confidence, some preparation and a few supplies. Ultimately it boils down to desire, intention, purpose and the guest list. I realized my 'why' is to create something more permanent beyond the events I love. I want to empower hosts to create space for gathering, honor heirlooms that feel connected and personal, elevate local communities and their economies, highlight small, women-owned and/or mission driven businesses and celebrate the everyday in ways that are deeply rooted in storytelling and intention.
I was selected as a finalist in a tabletop design competition show on HGTV with Martha Stewart and Tamera Mowry, sadly, I didn’t make it to the table (pun intended) but I did watch the show. I realized it was so heavily focused on production that seven of the ten contestants didn’t actually know which side of the plate the forks went on or which way the knife turned. Spoiler alert: the creative that won is an amusement park designer…makes sense…
(Aha! moment #1) \ CLARITY + EDUCATION
Simultaneously, as the pandemic raged on, my creative world and purpose was spinning. I was deeply entrenched in trouble shooting and problem solving but there were no smiles on the dance floor or creative tablescapes feeding my soul. I began connecting with interior designers to figure out if there was some way I could support them. I also began receiving call after call from my incredible clientele asking me to design their holiday tables and to help them find a way to spread joy. Intimate, in-home gatherings were now all the rage but none of them valued the price tag with a rental experience.
(Aha! moment #2) \ INTENTION, RESOURCES + ACCESSIBILITY
My phone rang from one of my dearest clients. She wanted to host a safe weekend gathering to celebrate the (virtual) graduation of her daughters PhD with 12 of their closest family and friends. We produced an entire weekend filled with personalized amenities, three separate meals, daytime outdoor excursions, and a pretty incredible dinner celebration. And… we never saw a single guest. We later joked with our client “…it was like we were a ghost host, we came, we set up, we left, you celebrated, we cleaned up. Wait! I like the sound of that, write that down”. Thus… Ghost Host by Magnolia Bluebird
(Aha! moment #3)\ JOY FINDING + MEMORY MAKING
GHOST HOST celebrates THE EVERYDAY; THE MAKERS, CREATORS, ARTISANS & COMMUNITIES WE LIVE IN.
Most importantly, THE MEMORIES BEING MADE AND THE HOSTS + GUESTS THAT CREATE + MAKE SPACE TO GATHER.
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See our SERVICES below.
Whether you’re a seasoned host or just beginning to entertain, we help you create an experience that feels deeply intentional, personal, effortlessly polished, and rooted in modern-heirloom sensibilities. From the way your table is set to how you welcome guests, we refine every touchpoint—so your home reflects not just your style, but soul.
During your initial virtual consultation, we begin by understanding how you like to entertain—your values, vision, comfort level, and capacity. We define your budget, assess existing pieces, and identify storage needs.
From there, we will suggest one of the three following services for you:
\ A Fresh Start \ A one-day hosting + tablescaping 'bootcamp' with a focus on empowerment, education, troubleshooting, Q+A, etiquette, styling + coaching in your home (8 consecutive hours).
\ A Modern Revamp \ An in-depth, in-home consultation and discovery session to establish your current capacity and needs, your heirlooms and personal favorites are seamlessly integrated. We then present our curated proposal to enhance and provide a modern perspective to give you, your table and home a quick perspective refresh.
\ Full Service Curation + Installation \ After an in-depth, in home consultation we thoughtfully design a permanent entertaining collection with intention behind every item, favoring artisan, local, and/or meaningful makers whose stories reflect your own. We then guide you—or your team—on how to style, use, care for, and store everything. To support confident, effortless hosting, we deliver a custom look-book with styled images and practical details tailored to your space and lifestyle.
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\ THE HOME HOST
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We are continually inspired by the way you craft homes and spaces that are not only exquisite, but also deeply personal. Your design work lays the foundation for how people live — and how they gather.
Ghost Host builds upon that foundation — with a seamless, brand-respecting partnership — always in harmony with your aesthetic and discretion we offer white-label support that helps your clients not only live beautifully, but entertain with ease, knowledge and grace. More than that, we help your clients define and understand the art of entertaining — guiding them with modern etiquette, hosting confidence, and hands- on styling education.
How we can collaborate:
\ Design-Aligned Curation \ for tablescape, serveware, and home entertaining collections
\ One-on-one Client Sessions \ to teach the principles of effortless, elegant hosting (and troubleshoot bad habits)
\ Event and Lifestyle Styling \ for reveals, shoots, or special gatherings
Ghost Host is not just a service — it’s an extension of the luxury living experience you create.
We would love the opportunity to connect and explore how we can support your team and your clients in making their homes not just beautiful — but truly lived in and loved.
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\ INTERIOR DESIGNERS
You’ve built a brand rooted in excellence—but lately, the service your clients and guests are experiencing doesn’t quite reflect that. Whether you manage a venue, a catering team, or lead a hospitality-driven business, you know the standards have slipped, staffing challenges persist, and in many settings, simply showing up has replaced true hospitality, training and expectations. If that no longer aligns with your brand—nor your clientele’s expectations—we're here to help.
With two decades of experience in luxury events, design, catering and consulting, our name has become synonymous with exquisite detail, gracious hospitality, and an uncompromising standard of service. We understand what excellence looks like—because we've delivered it time and again.
Our services include:
\ Discreet Service Audits to identify gaps
\ Bespoke Standards Development tailored to your ethos
\ Hands-on Staff Training for elevated, anticipatory service
\ Strategic Culture Refinement to inspire consistency and pride
The result: an exceptional client and guest experience, increased loyalty, operational clarity—and a team that serves with confidence and care.
Luxury isn’t a look. It’s how you make people feel. Let’s restore that standard—together.