Here in Phoenix, we are coming into prime alfresco dining season – Spring! Our weather is warming up, but the nights are still cool, so everyone (and their mother!) is yearning to get outside and enjoy dining outdoors. I absolutely love this time of year and take every chance I can get to have dinner ... Read More about How to Dress up a Backyard Patio Table

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If you followed me for a while now you know that we have a tradition in our family called Grandma Dinner Night. Every Tuesday, my husband and I have our moms over to our home and we have a lovely meal in our dining room with our kids. It’s our time to reconnect, three generations, ... Read More about Grandma Dinner Night #1: Simple French Flair

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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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Living here in Arizona, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by beautiful cactus and succulents and having grown up here, it’s something I have become accustomed to. I still love bringing it indoors, however, so when I set out to create the perfect desert decor, I knew I had to incorporate them into my ... Read More about Succulent Plant Table: Perfect Desert Decor

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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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I’m always looking for ways to reuse decor items that I already have, making them versatile all year long, not just during the holidays. My elegant winter blue table is a perfect example of how I used what I owned, and simply added a few natural agate touches to freshen it up. When selecting entertaining ... Read More about Winter Blue Table with Natural Agate Touches

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Sometimes all you need to make a table setting extra special is one unique element, and this table is a perfect example. I used everything I already had in my entertaining arsenal for this elegant farmhouse table, but added farm animal accent plates from an artist who specializes in whimsical animal decor. Shop the table ... Read More about Elegant Farmhouse Table: Whimsical Animal Decor

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It’s unmistakable and readily identifiable – buffalo check – large squares of alternating colors in a plaid pattern. Classic and causal, this print is a mainstay in the fabric world of decor, mostly because it’s so versatile and exudes a country farmhouse vibe (aka Magnolia Farms style) that is still popular in many homes throughout ... Read More about Buffalo Check Fall Table

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I love color. I really do. But sometimes, I want a light, fresh palette – something that is calming, soothing and peaceful. This doesn’t have to mean boring, however, if you incorporate different patterns and textures into your decor scheme. Walking into several home decor stores recently confirmed that I’m not alone with this train ... Read More about White Fall Table: Neutral Pumpkin Decor

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