How to commemorate the senior year of one of your children with a special event that involves both their friends and their parents? I can’t think of anything more memorable than a Mother/Son Friendsgiving! Of course, it could be a Mother/Daughter or Father/Son gathering, or whatever combination works for you, but any way you organize ... Read More about A Sentimental Mother/Son Friendsgiving Dinner

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I’m always looking for inspiration when it comes to setting holiday tables. Sometimes it’s a certain floral arrangement that inspires me, sometimes it’s a color palette and sometimes it’s a vintage entertaining piece that I want to incorporate into my tablescape. This year, I wanted to be able to use my DIY fabric charger plates ... Read More about My Unique Thanksgiving Table: Blue, White & Straw

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One of my most requested recipes for fall and winter is this incredible roasted brussel sprout salad which combines the best seasonal veggies like brussel sprouts and butternut squash with other ingredients for a dish that is satisfying enough for a meal, yet equally qualified for a elegant Thanksgiving side dish. The ingredients get layered ... Read More about Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad with Maple Balsamic Glaze

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Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only about 6 weeks away? Have you started planning your table decor yet? Maybe not, but for decor geeks like me, I’m always looking for ways to plan ahead and take one thing off my list so I can focus on what really matters: my guests. The inspiration for ... Read More about Time to Plan Thanksgiving: A Purple Table Idea

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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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When I first saw this over-the-table iron rod, I knew it would be perfect for my outdoor table and I couldn’t wait to have a cozy backyard fall dinner to use it! It was the inspiration for my botanical decor because it matched the metal on the table and I could add greenery to it ... Read More about Backyard Fall Dinner: How to Set A Botanical Table

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A few months ago, I was asked if I’d like to be featured in a local magazine spotlighting my company, To Have + To Host. The issue was about Mompreneurs – just like it sounds – moms in the metropolitan Phoenix area who have started their own businesses and are their own bosses. Naturally, I ... Read More about Blue and White Garden Dinner Party: Postponed

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What girl doesn’t love anything French? And what girl doesn’t love anything Chanel? That was my thinking when I created this Chanel party table with a classic black and white color scheme, Paris-themed dinner ware and delicate garden roses. You just can’t go wrong with black and white, and when combined with a logo like ... Read More about Chanel Party: Black, White and Oh So Parisian

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Whenever I’m planning table decor, no matter the season, holiday or event, I like to stick to a color theme – this becomes my foundation for everything and I’m able to work around the schematic to choose everything from linens, plates, florals and favors. For this beautiful table setting, I chose blush, coral and violet ... Read More about Beautiful Table Setting: Blush, Coral and Violet

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It’s not uncommon for most people to get over a hundred emails in a day – I know I do! Some of them are spam, some are from online stores, some are correspondence and most of these go into the trash. One email I received a few months ago completely caught my eye, however. It ... Read More about Black and Gold Holiday Table: Botanical Inspiration

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