This summer has been one for the books as most of us have had to change plans than what we have been used to in the past. Vacations have looked different and we are embracing the idea of staycations more than ever. Why not celebrate our summer with a creative edge and transport our families to a destination with amazing…
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Easy Summer Dinner Ideas: A Colorful Antipasto Board
A Dreamy Italian Table: My Authentic Dinnerware Collection
I knew I was meant to entertain when I began collecting dishes in high school. This particular set of hand-painted pottery on this Italian table started as one plate over 30 years ago and had been growing slowly ever since. I absolutely love how this looks on my dining table – not one pattern is alike. There’s a fun story…
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Summer Melon Board: A Colorful, Fresh River of Fruit
One of my favorite times of year to get fresh fruit is summer, when melons have been ripened by the sun, are as juicy as they can be and are ready to be picked! I took advantage of this season’s bounty when I made this summer melon board – my take on a caprese salad – and created a river…
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The New Micro Event Trend: A Modern Tea Party
I love entertaining and hosting guests at my home – but in 2020 entertaining has looked quite different. I’ve been finding new, creative ways to entertain in the past few months, transitioning from only “hosting” my immediate family of 5, to kicking off our beloved Grandma Dinners again just a few weeks ago. I am now getting creative to embrace…
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New England Clambake: West Coast Style
The idea of a seafood picnic clambake supposedly originated in New England – Northern coastal Native Americans steamed shellfish (clams, lobsters, mussels) over hot stones covered by seaweed, and this practice was later adopted by early settlers on the Atlantic Coast as a way to celebrate the abundance of the bountiful ocean. I’ve always admired this kind of gathering and…
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