I used to fantasize endlessly about being the perfect hostess for a holiday soirée. As a young bride I immersed myself in the Christmas catalogs from major retailers like JC Penney, Sears, and Spiegel, picturing myself in the ideal hostess gown, serving cute petit fours from a silver tray, while guests milled about my tastefully decorated home with crystal tumblers filled with tasteful cocktails in their hands.
Indeed, I hadn’t a clue about hosting any kind of elegant gathering. My knowledge of the social graces was limited to what I’d watched on the silver screen: Extended pinkie, napkin on lap. Besides, Studly Doright and I had barely two cents to rub together, and the resources we did have would certainly not have been spent on something as frivolous as a party. But I did a lot of dreaming.
The Hickory Farms catalog was an important part of the fantasy, as well. I received one in the mail today, and that triggered this post. 
As a terrible cook, I reasoned that all I’d need to do to insure a picture perfect party was to order the right combination of sausages, cheeses, and spreads from Hickory Farms in order to impress my guests.
Everything they offer looks so festive.
Now that I’m much older and can afford to throw a really elegant event I find I don’t want to; although, part of me still wants to order from Hickory Farms and wear a vintage hostess dress. May I interest you in some hors d’oeuvres?
Am I the only one who did this kind of thing? Please tell me I’m not alone.
Peace, people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
When I saw the title come up I thought now what blogger could have written this post… And there it was you. It could only be you and I mean that the nicest way. xx
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😂 I’m glad you get me!
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What’s not to get!!!! You’re a great gal xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Now if I can win over the hamsters I’ll be happy!
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Course you do xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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I just received my Hickory Farms catalog in the mail the other day too! I used to want to order everything!!
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I don’t believe I’ve ever ordered from them! Isn’t that weird? And yet every year I receive a catalog.
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we never receive those kinds of catalogs here in Australia, I used to be so envious, can you believe that? We used to throw fancy dinner parties…well sort of. We used to have the food and a sit-down dinner, but we rarely dressed up. Although I think we decided to go formal once or twice for the fun of it. Then everyone started having children and it got too crowded and complicated. These days I often think of it, but then decide it is too much work lol
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I was always certain that my life would be much more enriched if I could just order from the Hickory Farms catalog. Weird fantasy!
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Lol….then just do it. Consider it a bucket list item 😁
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I swear I made that plaid skirt in home ec…….my hostessing is more game night and desserts….I usually wear a gold lame gown……
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Lol! Photos please.
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Will check when I go to my moms! We were not a photographing family
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If I was still thin, I’d be wearing that plaid skirt. Just look at those prices!
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I owned a skirt kind of like that.
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I love this!!! So fancy!! So elegant!! I could only dream. Me hosting usually = stressed and sweaty
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I think I’m a better guest than a hostess.
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Hahahaha…my fiancé and I hosted a gaming night for his friends yesterday. Let’s just say my cheese and meat platter was…not quite as elegant as the photo above. But it was edible!
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Sounds fun!
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It was, but I’m *not* the perfect hostess…
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I’ll bet your guests have a great time though.
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We all had a great time…so it couldn’t have been a complete disaster 😉
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