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Red and White Christmas Table with a Paperwhite Centerpiece
Set an elegant red and white Christmas table with a paperwhite centerpiece for Christmas dinner Paperwhites are my favorite winter flower. They are simply gorgeous and so delicate. They smell divine too. This year instead of only using them on a side table, I placed them centerstage in my red and white Christmas table and…
Read MoreChristmas in a Glass – A Holiday Martini
Sit by a roaring fire and enjoy all the tastes of Christmas in one delightful holiday martini. I love to drop in for drinks at the Red Stag Grill in the Grand Bohemian Hotel. It is one of my favorite bars in Asheville. The ambience is delightfully rustic with the feel of a European hunting…
Read MoreThrow a Charming Holiday Brunch
I’m sharing my family’s Christmas brunch tradition and ways to set a festive table for your holiday brunch with plaid placemats, splashes of red, and winter greenery! The magic of Christmas morning is undeniable. Childhood delight fills the air as family gathers around the Christmas tree to see what Santa brought. Wrapping paper flies, carols…
Read MoreAre You Ready to Host Thanksgiving?
To Host Thanksgiving is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful headache. Use this checklist to host Thanksgiving with warmth and panache! We all want our holiday dinners to be a triumph with delicious food and a festive atmosphere. We want our family traditions to be honored and the opportunity to…
Read MoreMaple Bourbon Cocktail with Candied Bacon
The perfect Thanksgiving cocktail to serve your guests – a Maple Bourbon Cocktail with Candied Bacon! You read that right – candied bacon! Oh my! This is a decadent cocktail full of fall flavor yet easy to make. I recommend serving one signature cocktail that emphasizes the holiday. This year I’ll be serving maple bourbon…
Read MoreOne 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…
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