When it comes to entertaining, we have three cardinal rules:

From bougie to basic, there are a lot of iterations of the advent calendar now from booze to coffee to candles, puzzles, gardening and self-care all counting down to Christmas Day. There is a box ready to roll for every subject or interest (love a murder mystery? Yep, there is one for that too). {Straightaway […]

A daytrip to downtown Frederick, MD If you’ve ever wanted to pull off a quintessential day in downtown Frederick, consider this your insider’s itinerary — a full day of sipping, strolling, shopping, and savoring in one of Maryland’s most charming downtowns. Morning: Coffee, Pastries & Creekside Wandering Start your day early at Bake House, where […]

Around this time of year, I find myself reflecting—taking stock of the year so far and considering what I need more of: not the physical, but the emotional, the connected, the unseen and felt. Usually an optimist, this year has felt particularly heavy. I decided we need a season of light—to drive out the darkness […]

Host + Guest: A Guide to Gracious Visiting As the holiday season unfolds, there’s no better time to practice mindful ways to embody grace—whether you’re welcoming others into your home or stepping into theirs. Thoughtful Hospitality | For the Host Hosting doesn’t need to be expensive or stressful. There are a few sure-fire ways to […]

Every season, I get so excited to highlight the makers, creators, and artisans who inspire me the most. From homemade treats to hand-designed textiles and vintage treasures, these are the people and products that have captured my heart and the Ghost Host spirit this season. Ana Ohlandt | Ana Makes and Bakes + Ana Ohlandt […]

A Secret Garden… After Dark. Bar + Tablescape Styling and Glam Halloween entertaining ideas. Haunted Elegance: Style the Ultimate Halloween Gathering There’s something enchanting about October nights — the crisp air just breathes differently. Don’t get me wrong, I love Fall jewel tones as much as the next person, however, this year I wanted to […]

Thanksgiving Gratitude and Centerpiece Ideas: How to Host with Heart Thanksgiving is a season that invites us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the abundance in our lives—not just on our tables, but in our hearts. At Ghost Host, we love taking a moment to share what gratitude truly means to us and how it inspires […]

Ghoulishly Glam + Self-Serve \ This Martini Bar Makes It Easy This Halloween (or any glam soireé for that matter), step aside, bartender. Our Dirty Martini Bar gives everyone the power to make their martinis as clean or as daring as daring—as they like, all while keeping the vibe spooky-chic. Here’s how to pull off this ghoulishly […]