Since I’ve got two hostessing events planned this week, I’ve got to get a lot of extra dishes washed. For the dinners, I’m trying to avoid using disposable plastic products as much as I can, so that means I’ll be spending a lot of time busy washing dishes at the kitchen sink.

For the dessert bar I’m using a set of vintage Blue Willow dishes. I’m also using my cake stand, and two large Blue Willow plates, for all of the cookies and brownies.

For the dinner (which is Chili) I’m using a mix of brightly colored over-sized coffee mugs, and square bowls.

I have a mixed set of glassware for beverages too. They might not match, but as long as there is enough, I don’t think that anyone will mind.

Don’t forget about the spoons. I’m serving  desserts that require no forks, so that saves me a little time there.

I will have a few extra dishes to wash, but it is worth it. Greener hospitality is the way to go!