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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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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A few months ago I was in the mood for a blue and white tablescape but couldn’t find any placemats or chargers I wanted to use, so I decided to try my hand at making my own and came up with an idea for a DIY fabric charger. I absolutely love how these turned out ... Read More about Here’s How to Make Your Own DIY Fabric Chargers

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Summer is made for alfresco dining! What’s even more enjoyable this time of year is finding ways to celebrate with a small, intimate group of friends outdoors and create a memorable experience. That’s why when Yankee Candle came to me (full disclosure, I am a Yankee Candle Ambassador) with their new Signature Collection, I knew ... Read More about Garden Tea Party with a Flavored Iced Tea Bar

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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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Sometimes one of the most effective ways to create a dramatic centerpiece is actually by using something very simple. I’m talking about wood branches and how these can be incorporated into any tablesetting, or home decor, for an amazing affect with little effort. A great example is my purple country table that I set recently ... Read More about Purple Country Table: How to Use Wood Branches

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While things are still looking a bit different this year as far as celebrations go, Valentine’s Day will be no exception. Instead of a restaurant date for two, my husband and I decided to turn it into a Family Valentine’s Day Dinner for all of us, Grandmas included. Perhaps not quite as romantic as it ... Read More about A Family Valentine’s Day Dinner

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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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Looking for an idea on how to gather with a few friends safely this season, but also while doing something fun to help local businesses? Consider a makeup party, where a beauty expert comes to your home and teaches you the latest tricks and trends to look your best. For this gathering, I hosted a ... Read More about An Innovative Chanel Holiday Makeup Party

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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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