How to host

How to host

A Step-by-Step Guide with High Heeled Hostess Pro Tips

A Step-by-Step Guide with High Heeled Hostess Pro Tips

Setting a table can feel like one of those details that’s easy to overlook. But here’s the secret: a thoughtfully set table makes your guests feel special and sets the tone for your event. It says, “Welcome, relax, and enjoy what I’ve planned for you.”  Here are my step-by-step tips for setting a cozy brunch or a formal dinner that your guests won’t forget. 1. Start with the Basics  Every great table starts with a solid foundation. Lay a tablecloth, table runner, or placemats that align with your event’s theme. Use formal linens for a holiday dinner or natural textures for...
Transforming the Art of Entertaining

Transforming the Art of Entertaining

Hestia Harlow was born out of a deep love for entertaining and a recognition that hosting—whether an intimate dinner or a grand celebration—can be overwhelming. Who has the time to curate the perfect place settings, plan a menu, mix signature cocktails, and create an unforgettable atmosphere? Over the years, this idea of simplifying hosting became central to our conversations. “We wanted to create a seamless way for people to entertain beautifully without the stress,”says Andrew Shortell, Founder of Hestia Harlow.  READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://thewesternconnect.com/how-andrew-shortell-is-transforming-the-art-of-entertaining-with-hestia-harlow/ #TheWesternConnect, #TheWesternConnectMag, #TWC  
Bring in elegance with faux fur placemats and runners

Bring in elegance with faux fur placemats and runners

Faux fur placemats and runners elevate your dining space and create a festive and inviting atmosphere for your winter gatherings. Hestia Harlow suggests, “For a cozy and chic winter home decor tip, consider incorporating faux fur placemats or runners into your holiday tablescape. The soft texture and warm appearance of faux fur can instantly elevate your table, creating a luxurious and inviting atmosphere for your guests. Pair them with sparkling dinnerware, candlelight, and seasonal accents to create a stylish winter wonderland in your dining space.” Read the full article on Redfin: https://www.redfin.com/blog/cozy-winter-decor-items/
Fan Favorites and Team Treasures

Fan Favorites and Team Treasures

Sun's Shortest Path  OUR MOST LOVED COLLECTION!  This Winter Solstice-inspired collection looks stylish any time of year.   Wild Child OUR FIRST COLLECTION! The collection that started it all in 2020!   Adoro Amalfi A TEAM TREASURE. A favorite among Team HH, this look is perfect for any occasion big or small.   Citrus Press OUR MOST SUMMERY COLLECTION. The perfect zesty punch for your summer table.
Set Your Table from Anywhere!

Set Your Table from Anywhere!

Set your table FROM ANYWHERE. Just because you’re on the go doesn’t mean you can’t set the table in style! Rent your dinnerware for a custom look wherever you are this summer.   Did you know? WE SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S.!  For a flat rate of $35 per box, we ship directly to you or your home away from home. Let us know your travel dates and our helpful herd will ensure your deliveries get to the correct location and for your travel dates.   Your personal chef --  IN A BOX! Our catered meal boxes arrive ready...
Let's Take This Outside...

Let's Take This Outside...

Dine outdoors,  EFFORTLESSLY. Prepping for the best part of warmer weather – the return of outdoor dining! Our dinnerware rentals are perfect to take on a vacation, bring to the park, or even your own backyard! Our custom packaging ensures a safe arrival and are so easy to transport. One of our favorite collections designed to use al fresco is Get Glamping! Each piece of this collection is shatter-proof melamine or enamelware so it’s perfect for pool decks and family functions. Add the stunning centerpiece to bring a sparkle to your table with fairy light cloches!   Check out how our partner, Dina...
Kid (and Parent!) Approved

Kid (and Parent!) Approved

Come one, come all TO THE GREATEST SHOW!  Introducing our newest half hosting collection - The Greatest Show! Bring the circus to you and feel the magic of big top sippy cups, popcorn cartons, and pom pom napkin rings. This circus collection is the perfect setting to entertain your little clowns.   Kid approved!  HALF HOSTINGS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.  Don't just take it from us! Read what real customers are saying about rent & return kid's parties! "Living in a small home, we do not have the luxury of space for storage. Hestia Harlow has allowed our family to celebrate...
The Kids' Table Got an Upgrade

The Kids' Table Got an Upgrade

Go Wild WITH KIDS' PARTIES IN A BOX!  Make planning kids’ parties a breeze with rentable “Half-Hostings”! These fun-sized collections are kid-approved, with playful elements to keep the party going long after the cake is served.   One stop shop!  YOUR PARTY HAS ARRIVED. Opening your Hestia Harlow box is part of the birthday excitement!  Imaginations run wild with this jungle-inspired Half Hosting.   Mix & match  WITH OTHER HH COLLECTIONS!  “Wild Child” is a perfect grown-up version of the “Go Wild” Half Hosting! Bring the whole family together with complementary curated table settings.   Better together! FUN COLLECTION PAIRINGS TO REALLY...
Turn Up Your Takeout

Turn Up Your Takeout

Sushi Night  NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD. Looking for ways to dress up your take out? We've got you covered! The “Good Times Roll” collection makes sushi night special by infusing the artistry of Japanese cuisine into each element. Turn up your takeout with a Shibori table runner and stunning floral chopstick sets.  Bring the drama BY ADDING A CENTERPIECE. This collection’s earthy stone vases are the perfect complement for the light and airy blossoms we used to style this table.  But that’s not all! The “Good Times Roll” centerpiece package also includes matching serving plates, bamboo mats (if you have...