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
Style By Season
How to Set a Coastal Grandmother Table
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
Countdown to the Holidays: A Fireside Hot Cocoa Board
Along with the holidays come the family traditions that are centered around gatherings, parties and festivities that I look forward to every year. Each family probably has their own idea of what it means to countdown the days before the holidays are here, and my family is no exception. One of the ways that we … Read More about Countdown to the Holidays: A Fireside Hot Cocoa Board
Al Fresco Dining
You Can Host a Successful Home Party
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
Woodland Road Trip: A Great Way to Welcome Fall
Now that the days of summer are numbered, I’m looking forward to all that fall has to offer and a woodland road trip is at the top of my list. I’m craving the adventure of outdoor picnics, trips to Northern Arizona, fall florals in vibrant, richer hues, and cozy home decor! Fall is a dream. … Read More about Woodland Road Trip: A Great Way to Welcome Fall
Garden Tea Party with a Flavored Iced Tea Bar
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
Themes & Decor
Now that the days of summer are numbered, I’m looking forward to all that fall has to offer and a woodland road trip is at the top of my list. I’m craving the adventure of outdoor picnics, trips to Northern Arizona, fall florals in vibrant, richer hues, and cozy home decor! Fall is a dream. … Read More about Woodland Road Trip: A Great Way to Welcome Fall
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 … Read More about The New Micro Event Trend: A Modern Tea Party
One of the traditions in my family, since I was a child, is allowing the birthday girl or boy to choose their party theme and menu. So when my daughter had a milestone birthday this summer, right in the middle of COVID, she requested a tropical birthday party with a Hawaiian-inspired menu. Normally, it would … Read More about Tropical Birthday Party: Hawaiian-Inspired
Food & Drink
Paris, The City of Light. Whether it’s your first visit, a quick stopover for a few days, or your 5th time, a birthday in Paris is the perfect setting because there are so many new things to do and see, no matter how many times you’ve been. My husband and I decided to celebrate my 50th … Read More about A 50th Birthday in Paris, The City of Light
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
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!