The Hopeless Hostess

ABOUT ME

With an MBA in marketing and a perpetual passion for entertaining, Olivia Carney grew her online following to more than 200k under her former name That Charcuterie Chick.

Olivia has curated cheeseboards for the Academy Awards, has been featured in top-tier publications, including Buzzfeed and Gotham Magazine, and partnered with numerous retailers, including Harry & David and Pottery Barn. All of which has culminated to the release of her first cookbook, The Art of The Board. When not trending on social, Liv can be found nibbling on Parmigiano-Reggiano and sipping on a tequila and sprite– extra lime.

THE HOPELESS HOSTESS

If you’re anything like me, you may have a propensity for perfection– even though your method for preparation lends more toward mediocrity, an appreciation for expensive serveware, and an all-consuming obsession with food, especially artisan cheese. If this is you, I promise you’ve found the right place. My job is to take the guesswork out of simplifying your soirée, and I take my job very seriously, so put down the Pinterest board (for now) and let’s get started with the basics. On this page I’ll be sharing all my favorite recipes, stylized tablescape techniques, hot tips and trends for the holidays, and so much more.

This blog serves as a love letter to all my girlies who are unrefined and running [the frick] behind. From one Hopeless Hostess to another, let’s have some fun– & maybe try planning more than a day ahead for once.
The Hopeless Hostess

I like to characterize my style as "unrefined and running behind," & I say that with pride.

LIFE GETS BUSY AND AS A RESULT OF THAT, I PREFER TO TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO ENTERTAINING WHERE MY FOOD, DECOR, AND OVERALL VIBE CAN BE PULLED TOGETHER QUICKLY AND IN A WAY THAT NOT ONLY FEELS ASPIRATIONAL, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, ACHIEVABLE.
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MY FAVORITE THINGS

Get To Know Me…

  1. 1

    MY DOG’S NAME IS…

    Minerva aka Minnie

  2. 2

    MY DRINK OF CHOICE IS…

    A spicy margarita

  3. 3

    I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT…

    Movie theater popcorn