Expert tips and inspiration for creating beautiful, memorable gatherings. From tablescape design to hosting strategies, explore everything you need to welcome guests with elegance and grace.
You know how I love a good grazing board, right?! It’s the perfect easy appetizer to have when guests arrive – they’re so pretty and inviting. It’s perfect when your focus is on a meal and not a full blown dinner menu! Just grab a big platter and start filling it up! Beyond pumpkins, because Continue Reading…
The food is bought and prepped. The table is set. The wine is chilled. The turkey is roasting away in the oven. Don’t forget about the music! Here’s our Thanksgiving 2018 playlist. If you follow it on your own Spotify, you can ask Alexa to play it by just saying, “Alexa, play my Thanksgiving 2018 Continue Reading…
I always used to feel stressed and anxious going into hosting a dinner. Getting the timing right, making it look effortless, enjoying it. I wanted to share a few tips and a few round ups of tips that I think will help you get through Thanksgiving dinner, or any other dinner party. Make a timeline, Continue Reading…
I love the idea of leaning into a meal with a soup (okay, a salad right after, too, because I’m 100% extra when I start cooking and planning an experience for friends & fam). This Butternut Squash & Apple soup is so, so good. It’s cozy and hits all the notes you want a soup Continue Reading…
Okay, this is really our Friendsgiving Menu, but hey, it totally works as your Thanksgiving Menu, too! Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday – I love the entertaining, the houses full of friends and family, that cozy, romantic vibe that starts to fill the air. Plus, there’s no pressure of gift giving – just Continue Reading…
Okay, if you are a mixologist, you might just want to leave now. I’m calling this drink a margarita because there’s tequila involved and it pairs so nicely with my fish tacos I’m dishing out for our cinco de mayo party this weekend. The grapefruits were so fragrant at the market, I couldn’t resist. As Continue Reading…
I love a good fish taco, but I’m pretty sure I’ve spent 3/4 of my life never ordering them. I can’t remember exactly the first time I had a fish taco, but hands down the best I’ve ever had is at Taco Boy in Charleston, South Carolina. So next time you’re there, but sure to go Continue Reading…
A few years ago, I had my very first jalapeno margarita and I’ve been hooked ever since. If you like spicy, and margaritas, this cocktail recipe is for you! Fresh lime juice, fresh jalapenos, a salted rim….it’s truly perfection and perfect for a cinco de mayo party this weekend!
I’ve always loved a light vinaigrette, especially one that’s a little creamy. And I’ve finally cracked the code – dijon mustard is the secret to this vinaigrette! Everyone needs a good dressing recipe in their back pocket, and I swear I could put this on everything – from salad to fish to meat to veggies. Continue Reading…
When I planned our Easter table, I wanted to find a few special ways to elevate the spring tablescape to be a little more elegant. Flowers can go a long way, I mean, check out those peonies and ranunculus! I think of hosting gatherings as an event for our guests – how can we make Continue Reading…
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