Read on for more of her must-dos while hosting (or being hosted) in the Sweeney household.
Whats a great gift to bring as a guest?
I always love a bottle of wine, thats what I bring as a gift when Im a guest.
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Being from California, Ive been exposed to some great wine.
My friendChad Melvillehas a winery and makes amazing wine.
Whats your go-to meal for family?
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If I had to pick a favorite, it would be chicken tortilla soup.
Its so warm and satisfying, I just love it.
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What about when guests are coming over?
We like to roll out the red carpet for guests.
We like to have a fully-stocked bar so everyone can choose what they want to drink.
How do you make guests feel special while theyre in your home?
We love to host and have people over, and we love to set the scene.
I love spending time making them.
We also light candles, even if theyre battery-powered.
We like to have a lot of different lighting thats low-lit, rather than harsh overhead living.
I also attempt to be pretty flexible with guests.
If theyre lactose intolerant, we want them to have the right coffee creamer.
Alison Sweeney
What makes your house feel like home?
How do you make yourself at home while away on set?
I put them in cheap, small frames and put them wherever Im staying.
My home is no differentphotographs of my family and friends are everywhere around the house.
Whats your design style?
We definitely lean towards Colonial-style.
My husband and I love a traditional and classic feel over a modern look.
My aunt was an interior designer, so I feel like she really inspired me.
Do you prefer neutrals or colors?
If you walked throughout my home you would definitely find both, but if I had to pickcolor!
I love the challenge of it all.
I have this rose garden, and its my favorite thing about the whole house.
I love the challenge of it all.
This is the first of the series that Sweeney wrote the script for.
Im a storyteller at heart, she says of her new role as a screenwriter for the mystery film.
I love being a part of the whole narrative and bringing the whole story together.
Its a dream come true for me.
Every single movie, I feel so grateful and I love every single part of it.
