The idea of how to host a successful home party for 200+ high schoolers and their families sounds like an enormous task, doesn’t it? Just the thought of it can give anyone anxiety!  So, how did I create a large home party (64 kids and 140 parents and grandparents) seamlessly with grace, fun and calm for ... Read More about You Can Host a Successful Home Party

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It’s the latest trend in home decor that evokes a cozy and welcoming ambience with some vintage pieces, shades of blue and neutral elements but with a sophisticated and modern touch that only a grandmother can provide. It’s the Coastal Grandmother look and you may already be doing this in your own home! Don’t worry, ... Read More about How to Set a Coastal Grandmother Table

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Popcorn, potato chips, french fries, hot dogs and birthday cake – these junk foods conjure up memories of movie theaters, spring training baseball games, or maybe a child’s birthday party complete with balloons, pinata and birthday candles. Normally these foods don’t recall thoughts of delicacies like champagne, pinot noir, or caviar. But why can’t ordinary, ... Read More about Junk Food and Champagne? How to Pair Fun Food and Wine!

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I’m always looking for fun, yet easy DIY projects, especially when it comes to anything I can use for entertaining or hosting, and when I can’t find what I’m looking for online or in a store. That was exactly the case with these personalized napkins, using restaurant quality bistro linens that I found online and ... Read More about Personalized Napkins: How to Make Your Own

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I never knew I needed a master closet refresh until I did my own. Let me tell you – this was an absolute game changer for me! I’ll explain. A few months ago I was approached by three friends of mine, all experts in the fashion and beauty industry, who were starting a new company. ... Read More about Why You Need to Refresh Your Master Closet

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As someone who has been collecting tabletop decor for many years, you can believe I have come up with quite an arsenal of linens, dinnerware, and decor for any setting, theme or color combination. With this arsenal, however, comes the problem of where to store everything. Fortunately, my house is equipped to handle just about ... Read More about How to Optimize Table Decor Organization

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Ah, the joys of living in Arizona! This is the time of year where we get to brag about our sunshine and fabulous weather. In the summer not so much, but now is when most of us who live here take advantage of our amazing climate and enjoy alfresco dining as much as possible. This ... Read More about Christmas Table Setting: Dinner in the Garden

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This holiday season, I’m all about being cozy, which is why my gifts are going to be geared towards feeling warm and comfy in your homes-something that we are all becoming very familiar with these days. Why not embrace this new normal and create unique gifts for our loved ones so we can celebrate what ... Read More about Christmas Gift Basket Ideas for a Warm & Cozy Holiday

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If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s in your area, I’m going to apologize in advance, because it may be the greatest store for seasonal finds ever! Imagine my surprise when I walked in the other day and found these gorgeous blush-colored gourds – perfect for my pink pumpkin table! They had them in all ... Read More about Pink Pumpkin Table: An Unexpected Twist on Fall Decor

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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 ... Read More about A Dreamy Italian Table: My Authentic Dinnerware Collection

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