Happy Hostess Collective

Hosting should feel joyful

—not overwhelming.

I’m Kristie LaLonde, host of The Happy Hostess Podcast and creator of the Happy Cookbook Party. Whether you need inspiration, a party of cookbook loving friends, or custom party and tablescape design, I’ll help you make entertaining simple, stylish, and fun.

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Happy Hostess Podcast Episodes

  • Letting Go of Perfect

    Episode 111: Kristy McCormally

    Kristy McCormally of Truitt House Living shares the heart and philosophy behind her series, “Dear Mom, How Do I Host?”

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  • Stacey Pirtle Southern Discourse tailgate

    Episode 110: Stacey Pirtle

    Stacey Pirtle of the Southern Discourse is back as my guest to discuss the great traditions and food for the tailgate.

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  • Episode 109: The Comparison Trap

    Don’t let comparison be the theif of your joy.

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  • Laurie’s customers, Larissa and Emmett, just married walking off the aisle together.
  • Rustic table setting at one of Laurie’s customers wedding.
  • Laurie’s customers, Mariana and Carmen holding hands on a green lawn on their wedding day.
  • Laurie’s customers, Evan and Kade, running down a mountain after getting married.

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