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OUR THANKSGIVING 2018

Every Thanksgiving has looked different for us, between hosting or traveling. For the first time this year, we kept it slow and just us. We spent the evening before prepping the house, the food, and creating the tablescape so there wouldn’t be much to do when we first woke up…

FAMILY, EVENTS, HOSPITALITYJACINTHA PAYNENovember 26, 2018HOLIDAYS, THANKSGIVING, OUR THANKSGIVING, TABLESCAPE, TABLESETTING, HOSPITALITY, HOSTING, HOME, TABLE, TABLE DESIGN, AFF, THANKSGIVING20Comment

DETAILS: LEAD WITH LEARNING

If you want to grow in your ability to anticipate needs you can start by learning. There are several ways we can learn for the purpose of growing our ability to anticipate needs. I’ve found the best place to start is with an attitude that desires to learn…

BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY, ORGANIZATION, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNESeptember 16, 2018LEARN, LEAD, LEADERSHIP, DETAILS, ANTICIPATE, ATTITUDE, CULTIVATING, EXPERIENCE, OTHERS, RESOURCES, HOW I THINK, NEW GROWTH 21, NEW GROWTHComment

6 QUESTIONS TO HELP ANTICIPATE NEEDS

Often we hear the term "anticipating needs" and I've found that as often as it's mentioned the meaning is normally implied or left open to interpretation. In this blog, Calvin Payne helps provide a helpful framework for anticipating needs. Enjoy!

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPS, HOSPITALITYJACINTHA PAYNEApril 16, 2018ANTICIPATE, QUESTIONS, ASK, HELP, NEW GROWTH 21, 10-all-21 Comments

10 MOST READ BLOG POSTS FROM 2017

As we close out 2017 and the first full year of blogging at JacinthaPayne.com, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of "reader favorites" from the year. Here are 10 of the most read blog posts...

FAMILY, MUSIC, RELATIONSHIPS, HOSPITALITY, EVENTSJACINTHA PAYNEDecember 29, 2017FAMILY, MOST READ, READER FAVORITES, 2017, REFLECTION, PRODUCTIVITY, BRIDAL, EGGSALAD, LIVING ROOM, BEFORE & AFTER, ASK, HOME, HOSTING, 10 THINGS, HOSPITALITY, GUEST, WELCOME, PLAYLIST, WEDDING, BOUQUET, 1217, TOP2020, TOP READ - 21Comment

10 STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $30 - FOR HIM

If you are trying to think of some quick ideas, look no further. I've put together a list of 10 great stocking stuffers "for him." The best part is that all of these are available on Amazon Prime...

HOSPITALITY, EVENTSJACINTHA PAYNEDecember 10, 2017STOCKING STUFFERS, HOSPITALITY, UNDER $30, FOR HIM, GIFTS, CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS ALLComment

10 EASY WAYS TO SUCCEED AT HOSTING

Hosting is about planning ahead and thinking through all the details of your guests' stay and anticipating their needs before they arrive. Here are ten elements to consider for success in hosting...

HOSPITALITYJACINTHA PAYNEDecember 8, 2017ASK, HOSTING, 10 THINGS, A, B, COZY, DESIGN, GOALS, HOSPITALITY, LIFESTYLE, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, TABLE, FEEL, TABLE DESIGN, FOOD, CONVERSATION, LIGHTING, MUSIC, OVERNIGHT, JPHOSPITALITY, MY FAVORITES, NEW GROWTH 21Comment

10 STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $30 - FOR HER

Christmas is just around the corner! There always seems to be a bit of last minute shopping that needs to be done. If you are trying to think of some quick ideas, look no further. I've put together a list of 10 great stocking stuffers "for her"...

HOSPITALITY, EVENTSJACINTHA PAYNEDecember 8, 2017STOCKING STUFFERS, UNDER $30, FOR HER, GIFTS, CHRISTMAS ALL Comments

A BRIDAL SHOWER

Planning an event for someone can be daunting, especially when it is connected to such an important life event like a wedding. But it doesn't have to be; if you have a plan and stick to it, it can be a fun and exciting experience...

EVENTS, FOOD, HOSPITALITYJACINTHA PAYNEApril 24, 2017SHOWER, BRIDAL, HOSTING, HOSPITALITY, APPETIZER, FOOD, GUESTS, INSPIRATION, LUNCH, QUESTIONS, SNACKS, THOUGHTFUL, EXPERIENCE, ORGANIZATION, GUEST LIST, VENUE, TIME, THEME, DECOR, DECORATIONS, SCHEDULE, EVENT, FAVORS, BANNER, SIGN, TABLE DESIGN, TABLESETTING, FILLING THE TABLE Comments

DESIGNING YOUR TABLE SETTING

Designing your table setting is a fun opportunity to express care, consideration, and your creativity. It's a process that I'm forever changing and growing - no two of my table settings are ever the same...

DESIGN, HOSPITALITY, EVENTSJACINTHA PAYNEMarch 22, 2017DESIGN, NAPKINS, TABLE, TABLESETTING, TABLESCAPE, TABLE DESIGN, INSPIRATION, HOSTING, CANDLES, LIGHTING, VIEW, TABLE RUNNER, MATERIAL, FLOWERS, VASE, CENTERPIECE, COLORS, CONVERSATION, PLATES, FOOD, APPETIZER, FILLING THE TABLE, DRINK, CHARGERS, PLACE MAT, BURLAP, CREATIVITY, JPHOSPITALITY, TG18, AFF Comments

HOSPITALITY: MAKING YOUR GUEST FEEL WELCOME

Throughout the years, we've had the honor of hosting guests in our home. I always hope to leave an impression on the people who stay with me. I desire for their time to be memorable and sweet...

HOSPITALITYJACINTHA PAYNEFebruary 27, 2017GUESTS, APPRECIATED, WELCOME, THOUGHTFUL, ANTICIPATE, PREPARATION, PRESENTATION, MEMORIES, GUESTBOOK, JPHOSPITALITY, NEW GROWTH 21 Comments

HOSTING A DINNER: PEOPLE

QUESTION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO "HOST?" HOW DO YOU ADJUST TO FIT DIFFERENT GROUPS, PEOPLE, AND PERSONALITIES?
When hosting, you want to be hospitable, generous, and leave a positive lasting impression with your guest...

HOSPITALITY, RELATIONSHIPS, ORGANIZATIONJACINTHA PAYNEJanuary 30, 2017HOSTING, HOSPITALITY, HOSTING A DINNER, FRIENDS, SNACKS, EXPERIENCE, TEMPERATURE, AUDIENCE, QUESTIONS, SEATING ARRANGEMENT, JPHOSPITALITY, AFF, THANKSGIVING20Comment

HOSTING A DINNER: PLANNING

QUESTION: WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU ASK YOURSELF AS YOU PLAN?
One of the main things that I enjoy about hosting are the conversations. It's a unique opportunity to get to know people on a deeper level…

HOSPITALITY, RELATIONSHIPSJACINTHA PAYNEDecember 5, 2016HOSTING A DINNER, FOOD, TABLESETTING, HOSPITALITY, CHILDREN, QUESTIONS, TABLETOPICS, ALLERGIES, SETTING THE MOOD, JPHOSPITALITY, AFF, THANKSGIVING20, Thanksgiving EssentialsComment

HOSTING A DINNER: TIMELINE

QUESTION: IS THERE ANY IDEAL TIMELINE THAT YOU TRY TO ADHERE TO?
Whenever I'm hosting an event at my house I typically think through two different timelines…

HOSPITALITY, ORGANIZATIONJACINTHA PAYNESeptember 15, 2016HOSTING A DINNER, DINNER, PREPARATION, VISITING, HOSPITALITY, HOSTING, PLANNING, JPHOSPITALITY, AFFComment

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