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
Style By Season
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
My Unique Thanksgiving Table: Blue, White & Straw
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
Al Fresco Dining
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
Alfresco Dining: How to Set an Easy Table
If you followed me for anytime now, you may have noticed that alfresco dining is my absolute favorite way to entertain and serve a meal. Most of the year in Phoenix, at least, it’s possible to do this and it’s uncommon to find a restaurant here that doesn’t have some sort of outdoor patio or … Read More about Alfresco Dining: How to Set an Easy Table
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
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!
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
One of my favorite things about the fall and winter months is the ability to make comfort food in a single cooking dish. Whether it’s an Instant Pot, a slow cooker or a skillet, cooler weather just screams for a warm, hearty meal. Chili is an obvious choice for a dinner that checks those boxes, … Read More about One Skillet Chili Recipe – Complete with all the Fixins!