Throwing a dinner party for friends doesn't have to be impossibly hard. The premier hostess among her social circle, Veronica Tyler-Nash was desperate for a one-stop-shop that would have everything a party could need. Hence her company Homie was born! From set up to clean up to gifts for guests and hosts, Homie has the most divine selection of soirée essentials. 

Having some friends over for a chic evening doesn't mean you have to cancel absolutely everything you've got going on the entire day to run all over town picking up entertaining basics! In fact, Veronica gave us the scoop on the five things you really need to check off your list for a party to remember!

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