Entertaining
One Rustic Thanksgiving Table: Two Centerpiece Ideas
This rustic Thanksgiving table provides a rich and warm setting for friends and family to gather around this holiday. The multi-colored plaid in autumnal tones lays a bold foundation for Mason’s Ascot plates, antique silver, and Laguiole bone knives. Monogramed linen napkins, soft candle light, and brown glass stemware add that extra oomph. I’ll admit,…
Read MoreRhubarb Apple Sangria with Ginger
Who doesn’t love sangria? I don’t know a single person, and what’s not to love? It’s tangy, sweet, and fruity. Plus, sangria is so versatile, and it pairs well with any occasion by the pool or in front of the fire. Today, I’m sharing with you my recipe for rhubarb apple sangria made with red…
Read MoreHost a Halloween Dessert Party
Let the Halloween frivolity begin, but keep it simple by hosting a Halloween dessert party! Dessert parties are a fun, festive way to celebrate Halloween without having to go to the trouble of a full dinner party or throw a costume bash. A Halloween dessert party is easily themed for kids or adults and showcases…
Read MoreSet an Elegant Autumn Table
A blue, white, and orange color palette makes for a rich fall tablescape. Hosting a dinner party this fall? Want an elegant autumn table with seasonal touches that doesn’t go overboard to gimmicky? Let me suggest a timeless color palette of blue and white with pops of orange! Blue and orange are complimentary colors…
Read MoreThe Easiest DIY Plate Chargers Ever: No Sewing or Painting
Make 4 fabric chargers for less than $10 and in under 15 minutes – seriously the easiest DIY plate chargers you will ever make! *This post contains affiliate links for your convience.* This fall I could not find placemats or plate chargers that I liked for my fall tablescape. It was one of those supremely…
Read MoreA Rustic & Refined Orchard Tablescape
Feel inspired by this rustic and refined orchard tablescape. Sometimes you and your significant other just need to escape the everyday bustle and enjoy a party for two. Re-kindle the romance and let the crisp fall air and soft light set the mood. While the afternoons are warm and the evenings have just a hint…
Read MoreA Fizzy Mulled Pear: The Perfect Early Fall Cocktail
I’ve got the perfect early fall cocktail for you – a Fizzy Mulled Pear! I picked up this Williams-Sonoma Cocktail Mixer the other week, and it is supposed to be served hot. Unfortunately, the temperatures are simply too high here in Tennessee to even think of that yet. But I just had to try it,…
Read MoreA Black and White Themed Tablescape for Any Occassion
Need an effortless but elegant tablescape? As a hostess, you know that the look and feel of your table matters. Not only does it set the mood for gatherings, but it is also a prominent place for festive décor. Sometimes though time is short or inspiration low, and every good hostess needs a “go to”…
Read MoreCanning Carrot Pickles with The Domestic Wildflower
It’s the dog days of summer. The country kitchen is sweltering, and long wooden spoons are constantly swirling inside stainless steel pots. Sleeves are bunched around elbows, and apron strings are tightly knotted. We turn our heads to catch a breeze that softly billows out the gingham curtains. And when those jar lids start popping…
Read MoreEtiquette Guide — The Art of Receiving a Call
I was inspired to write The Art of Paying a Call after accompanying my mother on her round of social visits. Not only did I observe her behavior as the caller, but also how we were greeted and welcomed by our hostess/host. But while writing this etiquette guide, The Art of Receiving a Call, I…
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