Maybe it's because we're all feeling the effects of a flailing economy, or maybe it's because nothing beats staying in, but at-home hosting is clearly on the brain. From Brie Larson's upcoming cookbook that celebrates the art of "weird and wacky" gatherings to an episode of "Subway Takes" debating the etiquette of taking back the alcohol you bring to a friend's place, it seems America is finally heeding the call to throw more parties. Nowhere is that clearer than on TikTok, where "hostingcore" content is currently expanding the boundaries of what amateur hosts everywhere once thought possible.
The hallmark of hostingcore is a carefully crafted at-home shindig that spares absolutely no detail. We're talking tea parties with three-tiered candles and flower-shaped sandwiches. Movie nights with popcorn charcuterie and candy salads. Fully stocked bar carts overflowing with exotic liquors. Fresh florals draped across every surface. Hostingcore pushes us to pull out all the stops on any given Tuesday, just because.
But let's be real: hostingcore TikToks are fun to look at, but they rarely translate into an attainable aesthetic that the average person could pull off in their own house (or, you know, shoebox apartment). In many ways, hostingcore may seem best-suited for a specific subset of the population: the one with the spotless palatial homes that belong on the covers of magazines or Martha Stewart's Pinterest board. But plain old hosting? Well, that's for anyone who likes to curate a vibe, babe — regardless of the space and resources you're working with.
Here are some hacks to transform your space into a hosting haven without going bananas with your budget.
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