We’ve found a few tricks for increasing the fun of a full house while diminishing the chances that we’re going to end up grumpy.
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As hosts, it’s always exciting in the days before guests descend. We look forward to it in the days before — stocking up on supplies, deciding who’s going to sleep where, getting the right food and drink for each person, planning out activities. For us, and many others, the opportunity to entertain a houseful of friends and family is one of the best parts of having a second home.
Rule No. 1. Don’t try to do it all. I remember visiting a suburban house in London, years ago, for a birthday party for about 30 people. The hostess spent the whole afternoon in the kitchen, her husband ferrying full plates out and empty plates back.I didn’t say anything, but I thought, well, my pudding can wait. I offered to help several times, and so did other people. Nope.
Tricks learned from friends Perhaps our best trick was learned from friends who have a big country house in a small village in France. Their rule: if you’re staying for more than two nights, you have to be responsible for a meal, from start to finish. That was a few years ago. We immediately embraced — no, stole — that concept of requiring guests to be in charge of a meal.
Our theme was “Farm to Table Christmas,” featuring roasted lamb and vegetables, all local. After the dishes were cleared, I hooked up a compact tennis table set on the dining table and we had a riotous couple of hours of doubles.
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