You know the feeling: it’s 5 p.m., your guests are coming at 6, you’ve barely prepped a thing, the table’s not set—and you still need to shower. Hosting doesn’t have to be a chore, and with a little bit of forethought, gathering your loved ones for a meal can be what it’s supposed to be: fun.
We know that more than anyone, so we tapped the most brilliant hosts we know (us) for our best advice for surviving hosting season. From when to take the cheese out to how to make a housewarming extra special, here’s what we do when company’s coming over.