Entertaining
The Blush & Bashful: Champagne Cocktail with Raspberry and St-Germain
“My colors are blush and bashful.” “Her colors are pink and pink.” I know you get this reference! Here is a champagne cocktail Shelby would approve in her two favorite colors of blush and bashful with St-Germain and raspberry jelly — that’s right raspberry jelly. This one is for all you Steel Magnolias out there!…
Read MoreCucumber Cooler with St-Germain and Mint
Looking for a refreshing weekend cocktail for the pool or insert closest body of water here? Look no farther than my cucumber cooler with St-Germain, gin, mint, and lemon. I promise it will be a go-to classic for the dog days of summer! Cucumber Cooler Recipe: Muddle lemon slice and a handful of mint leaves…
Read MoreWatermelon Salad with Pickled Onion
Watermelon is generally our go to summer fruit. It is refreshing, crisp, and sweet, which is just right for those sultry summer evenings. Occasionally, I do get tired of eating it just plain, so I tried this watermelon salad the other night, and it was a big hit. Adding the pickled onion to the watermelon…
Read MoreMy Patriotic Tablescape
Decorating for the 4th of July calls for a patriotic tablescape that indulges in RED, WHITE, and BLUE!!! To ground my table setting I laid a classic white table linen down and then layered a blue and white runner across. Since the color scheme is so classic, I decided to mix it up with some…
Read MoreWedding Memories: The Reception
Three Years to the Day! Happy Anniversary S.! For our wedding reception, S. and I just wanted to throw a big party where everyone could “eat, drink, and be merry!” as they say. In the end, I think we pulled it off. There was dancing, laughter, reminiscing, precious moments, and frivolity all around. Our guests…
Read MoreSetting the Table for Fall
Hip Hip Hooray! October is here with changing leaves, crisp, cool air, and pumpkins! In honor of my favorite season, I have re-styled my dining room table and blackboard for a more festive feel. Tips and Tricks to Help with Your Fall Tablescaping: Embrace fall colors! Use yellow, green, red, and orange to echo…
Read MoreRecipe: Roasted Beet Salad
I know…BEETS. They are a much under-valued vegetable, and one packed with healthy nutrients. I’ve come to love them in the last couple of years and cannot pass up a good beet salad when it is on the menu! Their sweet, earthy flavor pairs great with cheeses and tangy dressings. Try this! I promise it…
Read MoreWedding Details
Katherine Emma To Seth Wright Medlin Firday, the Twenty-First of June Two Thousand Thirteen Setting: Central United Methodist & The Hotel Concord Concord, North Carolina Season: Spring Style: Southern Classic How We Met S. and I are both from a small, rural community in the mountains of North Carolina — population of roughly 40,000. But…
Read MoreWedding Memories: The Ceremony
S. and I just celebrated our second wedding anniversary this past weekend. We frequently joke that it feels more like 20 years, but I recognize two years is not a huge milestone. With this anniversary, I find myself reflecting more on our wedding and the journey we’ve taken so far. Here is a look back…
Read MoreAn Old Fashioned Recipe Box
There is nothing quite so charming as a handwritten recipe card! One of the new accessories I picked out for my newly renovated kitchen and dining room is a recipe box from Rifle Paper Co. I’ve created a lot of our favorite recipes spur of the moment, using the cooking wisdom I’ve garnered over the…
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