n this episode of House of Lou, Veronica invites Kelly Spencer of The Social Affair Catering + Events to share her tips for hosting stress-free holiday parties at home. Kelly provides expert insights on crafting a thoughtful and appropriate menu, setting the right ambiance, staying calm before and during your event, and more. Plus, Veronica touches on topics that have recently inspired her, including the lighting enhancements at the Cathedral Basilica and a trending Netflix soccer documentary. Be sure to follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or most places podcasts are available.

Thank you to Mosby Building Arts for sponsoring this episode. With over 76 years of trusted excellence, Mosby Building Arts is a recognized design build company for all renovation projects. Their team including certified designers, licensed architects and highly skilled craftsmen, collaboratively, craft custom tailored designs.

Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

Reed Burkett Lighting Design

Netflix's Beckham

The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern

The Social Affair

KX-WARE Melamine Plate

MADRE Linen Napkins

n this episode of House of Lou, Veronica invites Kelly Spencer of <a href="https://www.tsastl.com/">The Social Affair Catering + Events</a> to share her tips for hosting stress-free holiday parties at home. Kelly provides expert insights on crafting a thoughtful and appropriate menu, setting the right ambiance, staying calm before and during your event, and more. Plus, Veronica touches on topics that have recently inspired her, including the <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/HBz8XMLaxUEzRuP3Ni0tNpg6isauHMR52yta9MeSjSnCsF224parGuhbZRxHGD18/++/design/enhancements-at-the-cathedral-basilica-bring-its-artwork-to-/">lighting enhancements at the Cathedral Basilica</a> and a trending Netflix soccer documentary. Be sure to follow House of Lou on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNjMxNDcxOTItYzNkYy00YTNhLWFmNTEtYjBhNzAwZjRhYzhmLzFjY2QyY2RmLTQ5ZDMtNDg1MC04OWFiLWIwYjIwMTQ5NzNlNy8yNjk3N2Q3Mi0zZTVmLTQ5M2QtOGM1Ni1iMGIyMDE0OWQ5MTYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M=">Google Podcasts</a>, or most places podcasts are available.
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Thank you to <a href="https://mosbybuildingarts.com/">Mosby Building Arts</a> for sponsoring this episode. With over 76 years of trusted excellence, Mosby Building Arts is a recognized design build company for all renovation projects. Their team including certified designers, licensed architects and highly skilled craftsmen, collaboratively, craft custom tailored designs.
Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 
We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at <a href="mailto:vtheodoro@stlmag.com">vtheodoro@stlmag.com</a> or to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>. We can't wait to hear from you!
Hungry for more?
Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters">Design+Home newsletter</a> to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vtlookbook">@vtlookbook</a>) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?
Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
<a href="https://cathedralstl.org/">The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis</a>
<a href="https://rbldi.com/">Reed Burkett Lighting Design</a>
<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81223488?trackId=255824129">Netflix's Beckham</a>
<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/HBz8XMLaxUEzRuP3Ni0tNpg6isauHMR52yta9MeSjSnCsF224parGuhbZRxHGD18/++/design/at-the-pitch-athletic-club-tavern-groups-gather-in-cozy-engl/">The Pitch Athletic Club &amp; Tavern</a>
<a href="https://www.tsastl.com/">The Social Affair</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TVSQW57?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder_k2_1_8&amp;amp=&amp;crid=LZVLGUMS2RIZ&amp;sprefix=melamean&amp;th=1">KX-WARE Melamine Plate</a>
<a href="https://food52.com/shop/products/8447-madre-linen-napkins-set-of-4">MADRE Linen Napkins</a>

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.

House of Lou

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.