You, you are a good host. You are capable of meaningful, beautiful, rich gatherings.

However, we know that fear still creeps in. “What do I serve, how do I make it look like “that”? How do I gather creatively and with meaning?”

We’re not here to guide you to perfection. Not at all. We are here to help tackle your fears and help you make your table a place of celebration again. A place of rest, peace, beauty, and decadence! 

Through each and every publication, every class and product, our heart is to inspire and empower you! Are you ready to see all that you are capable of? We can’t wait to watch you come back to Joie De Vivre, and watch you discover again that you truly are an incredible host! 


Hi I'm Kayty! Welcome To Our Table!

The owner, creator, and dreamer at Gather Intentional Living & Everyday Hospitality. While my husband and I were living in Northern Thailand, we longed for community. So we did the only thing we new to do...open our door and fill our table. What we found was life changing. It didn’t take much for guests to feel comfortable in our home or for us to feel comfortable as hosts. Now we are sharing what we learned with you on the pursuit to a culture of open doors and full tables!

I am from Connecticut and connect strongly with my Italian roots. Married to my college sweetheart, after serving in the area of anti-human trafficking and child exploitation for 4 years together, we are passionate about continuing to support the work through our business. The 1% of time that I am not in my kitchen or hosting a gathering you will find me trying to improve my calligraphy, attempting to become a runner, or channeling my inner want-to-be interior designer.

Welcome to the table, I'm so glad you are here!





A Note From One Of YOU!


I just have to share my amazing experience with #gatherintentionalliving and Kayty! I’ve attended 2 workshops and both were so informative. The first class I attended was for charcuterie and the 2nd for the naked cake decorating class. I was hooked after the first class and can’t wait to add more skills & techniques to my list to improve the art of hosting. Kayty is so great at encouraging and teaching the art of hosting. She really helped me feel more confident at preparing both items. She has gone above and beyond by answering my many questions both before and after the classes. I can’t wait to attend another class 

- Jamie G