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Home Entertaining Tricks: Meghan Markle, Gwyneth Paltrow and More Stars Share Their Holiday Hosting Tips

From Gwyneth Paltrow to Meghan Markle to Joanna Gaines, these stars share their tried-and-true holiday hosting tips and tricks for entertaining a crowd.

“I like to have a dedicated area for the bar,” the actress spills of her hosting tip, noting that she sets out various herbs and garnishes alongside mixers and alcohol. The Magnolia Table author, 46, notes that it doesn’t take much to give a room a comfy, inviting vibe ahead of get-togethers. “Making dough from scratch and timing the rising and baking can add a whole layer of complication.” The 55-year-old star also suggests preparing items early: “I’ve made mashed potatoes days before Christmas.”

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